Category: Michigan

MotorSportsNews.Net posts about the Michigan International Speedway, one of the race tracks on the NASCAR Cup Series, XFINITY Series, and Gander Trucks series

Zeigler Auto Group, Josh Bilicki Team up with Live Fast Motorsports for Multiple 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Races

Mike

KALAMAZOO, MICH (DECEMBER 13, 2022) – Zeigler Auto Group today announced that it will be continuing its support of Josh Bilicki as the primary sponsor of Live Fast Motorsports’ No. 78 Camaro for multiple races during the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Season. As the youngest team in NASCAR, Live Fast Motorsports welcomes Bilicki and Zeigler Auto Group in an exciting new partnership that is set to make its official season debut at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

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Kevin Harvick Finally Closes The Deal in Michigan

Chuck Abrams

There was a lot of hard racing at Michigan but clean air ruled the day as did Kevin “The Closer” Harvick. The win ended a 65-race drought for the veteran Ford driver at a track where Fords have been dominant. The win cements Harvick’s place in the playoffs and now puts Martin Truex, Jr. in jeopardy of not making the grade.

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Track Talk – Kevin Harvick After Michigan Win

Mike

Kevin Harvick’s victory in the FireKeepers Casino 400 marked the 94th overall win for SHR. It was the organization’s 68th points-paying NASCAR Cup Series victory, its second of the season and its seventh at Michigan. SHR has now won six of the past eight NASCAR Cup Series races at Michigan.  Here’s some of what he had to say afterwards…

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NASCAR Cup Series Is Set To Bring All The High-Speed Action To Michigan

Mike

Sparks are flying as the NASCAR Cup Series regular season is winding down and with just four races to go, the competitors head to Michigan International Speedway this weekend for the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, August 7 at 3 p.m. ET (USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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NASCAR Xfinity Series: For AJ Allmendinger, Dreams Do Come True

Mike

When asked what Indianapolis Motor Speedway means to A.J. Allmendinger he responded, “There is no bigger track for me.” Then it should be no surprise that it was a dream come true for the road course ace to win for the second year-in-a-row at the one facility that is so dear to his heart.

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Martin Transportation Systems Returns with McDowell at Michigan

Mike

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 2, 2022) – Love’s Travel Stops partner, Martin Transportation Systems (MTS), will mark their return to the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team and driver Michael McDowell this weekend at the Michigan International Speedway. McDowell, who has had a career year, is excited to keep the summer momentum rolling with a good finish.

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Racing on TV Listings for August 2-7

Lou Modestino

Here’s a guide to major racing, recent race rewinds on TV and major streaming services this week, compiled by Auto Week.  IndyCar hits the streets of Nashville, and NASCAR is in Michigan to highlight the racing weekend.

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Sammy Smith To Run Eight NASCAR Xfinity Races With Joe Gibbs Racing In 2022

Mike

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 9, 2022) – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced Thursday that Sammy Smith will run eight NASCAR Xfinity Series races behind the wheel of the No. 18 Toyota GR Supra in 2022.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Michigan International Speedway

Mike

The penultimate NASCAR Cup Series regular season race has arrived, and Michigan International Speedway has set the stage for the FireKeepers Casino 400, this Sunday, August 22 at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). With just two races remaining in the regular season, the Playoffs loom and the competitors know time is running out to secure their spot in the postseason, making these 400 miles at Michigan that much more pivotal.

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