PURE MICHIGAN: Camry drivers have won five times in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) at Michigan International Speedway. In August 2015, Matt Kenseth drove his Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 Camry to victory lane at Michigan, allowing Toyota to claim the coveted Heritage Trophy which debuted in 2013 and goes to the winning manufacturer of each Cup race. Camry drivers Denny Hamlin (June 2010 and June 2011), Kyle Busch (August 2011) and former Toyota driver Brian Vickers (August 2009) have also visited victory lane at the two-mile oval.
Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. made his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start last weekend while filling in for the injured Aric Almirola. In his first run with the No. 43 team, Wallace had some issues with pit road that hindered a good finish at Pocono Raceway. He'll use his lessons from last weekend and bring them to a Michigan International Speedway (MIS).
“I’m in total amazement I didn’t even have a bruise from last weekend’s crash at Pocono. I’m looking forward to Michigan. It’s a fast track, speeds are crazy high, and all but once we have figured out how to lose that race in every way. Father’s Day weekend is always special – especially now since I am a dad. My father Gary is usually at the racetracks every weekend and it is always the intention to try and get a win for the dads. I’m thankful for all he sacrificed to allow me to follow my dream." Jimmie Johnson on racing at Michigan
"Michigan (International Speedway) is very similar to Auto Club (Speedway), in that you have multiple line options to run," Buescher said. "I really like running at Michigan. You can move around the racetrack and find things that work, and it's just a fun and enjoyable racetrack. Being able to choose your line on the apron is a really unique aspect of the track."
Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion, has two wins this season and will be looking for a third as he competes at his home track – Michigan International Speedway – this weekend in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Keselowski was a guest on this week’s NASCAR Teleconference.
Trevor Bayne will make his 13th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) start at Michigan this weekend. In 12 previous starts at the two-mile oval, Bayne has recorded one top-10 finish, a ninth in the June 2015 event.
Stenhouse Jr. has eight Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) starts at Michigan International Speedway with an average starting position of 22.2 and average finishing position of 23.0.
The 2013 MENCS Rookie of the Year also has three XFINITY starts earning one top-five and one top-10 finish.
Richard Childress Racing at Michigan International Speedway ... In 160 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts at Michigan International Speedway, RCR teams have earned three wins, two with Dale Earnhardt (1987, 1990) and the most recent with Kevin Harvick (August 2010). Additionally, RCR has claimed 23 top-five and 55 top-10 finishes with 10 different drivers including Richard Childress, a former driver in NASCAR's top division, who recorded top-10 finishes at MIS in June 1978 and August 1979.
Ryan Reed has competed at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) three times in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. In 2014, Reed finished 11th after starting 24th. In 2015, Reed finished 19th after starting in the same position and in 2016 Reed started 11th and crossed the finish line 14th.
"I have always enjoyed going to Michigan (International Speedway). The track has really started to age and take some character. With it being in Michigan there is going to be some weathering elements that are going to help that. Even though it's still a fairly new track, the groove is actually widening out considerably. It hasn't gotten bumpy which is nice and it's still glass smooth. It's great racing there and I think we will have ourselves a good little car."
The 2026 Daytona 500 champion from Corning, California, was awarded the pole position for Sunday's Cup event at Talladega due to rain canceling Saturday's qualifying session.
NASCAR announced pivotal leadership changes with its Board of Directors naming Steve O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer.
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon was the only driver to reach the 3.60s on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position to kick off the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the Ag-Pro 300, as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes on the ultimate drafting challenge.
