Michigan character traits: “Michigan is getting some of its old character back,” Allmendinger said. “Yeah, I mean it’s getting closer for sure. You kind of make practice where it’s one-and-a-half grooves wide. Then you have other races like the NASCAR XFINITY Series race that helps widen out the track on Saturday. On Sunday as we go, the racetrack widens out more.”
Veteran stock car and open-wheel driver Sam Hornish Jr. will return to Team Penske this summer to compete in select NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) races for the team, driving the No. 22 Discount Tire Ford Mustang. Hornish is currently scheduled to compete in both upcoming series events at Iowa Speedway (June 24 and July 29) and the NXS road course event at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (August 12).
In 2013, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) began the tradition of honoring the winning manufacturer of each MIS race with a special trophy, the Michigan Heritage Trophy. Since the inception of the award, Chevrolet has earned four wins at MIS and has earned the prestigious award more times than any other manufacturer.
Driver Quote: “Texas didn’t quite go the way we wanted, but I’m really looking forward to this weekend’s race,” said Bell. “We are continuing to learn and get better each time we visit the race track, which is really encouraging. Gateway is a fun track, and I’m looking forward to the challenge this weekend.”
Michigan native Erik Jones is hoping the math adds up in his favor this week with the NASCAR Cup Series rookie coming off a career-best finish and getting to compete in front of his home state fans.
While the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang is piloted by a relatively fresh face in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, it was a tenacious veteran whose heroics in the early 1980s made the No. 00 synonymous with winning.
GMS Racing is pleased to announce veteran NASCAR crew chief; Mike Ford has joined the team as GMS Racing's NASCAR XFINITY Series Competition Director. Tom Ackerman will continue to serve as the Competition Director over the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series program.
Michigan International Speedway is Roush Fenway owner Jack Roush’s ‘home track.’ Located about an hour drive from Roush Industries in Livonia, Michigan has been one of the organization’s most successful tracks, earning a total of 23 victories across the three major NASCAR touring series.
Leavine Family Racing (LFR) and Michael McDowell are looking to extend their streak of Top-25 finishes at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), fresh off their best qualifying effort of the season at Pocono Raceway.
NASCAR Cup Series drivers explain why North Wilkesboro Speedway delivers one of the most authentic NASCAR experiences for lifelong fans and first-time visitors alike
At Sonoma Raceway NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour will have added incentive with the Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus.
