Christopher Bell’s best finish in five NASCAR Cup Series starts at Michigan International Speedway is a trio of 13th-place finishes, including the race last August. Bell, who won the pole award last year, has started on the front row in both Michigan races with the Next Gen car. The Oklahoma native also finished second in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Michigan during his 2017 championship season. (more…)
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JR Motorsports — NXS Michigan Preview
JR Motorsports has competed at Michigan International Speedway a combined 47 times in the NXS since its first trip there in 2006. In those starts at the 2-mile speedway, the organization has recorded two wins, 20 top-fives and 33 top-10s, with an average finish of 9.4.
John Hunter Nemechek / No. 20 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota GR Supra Preview
- NEMECHEK AT MICHIGAN: John Hunter Nemechek is the defending race winner for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan International Speedway. Last year, he was involved in an early wreck before recovering to win stage two and ultimately win the race. In his Xfinity Series career, he has a pair of top-10 finishes at Michigan. He also won the pole award and finished third in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Michigan in 2018.
Points Tighten-Up Atop the NASCAR Cup Standings Following Richmond
Not to be overlooked in the dramatic ending to Sunday’s race at Richmond (Va.) Raceway is the new championship picture with three races remaining to settle the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff picture. (more…)
Ty Gibbs – No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE — FireKeepers Casino 400 – Michigan
- SECOND SEASON: Ty Gibbs is competing in his second full NASCAR Cup Series season driving the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing. He has nine top-10 and five top-five finishes and 15th in points 19 points ahead of 17th place Chris Buescher. The top-16 advance to the Playoffs.
Stewart-Haas Racing: Michigan NXS Advance (Cole Custer | Riley Herbst)
Cole Custer is coming off back-to-back top-two finishes as he heads to Saturday’s Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, the first race back from the Olympic Break for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. (more…)
Michael McDowell Brings Martin Transportation Systems, Love’s Travel Stops to the Motor City
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 13, 2024) – Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team head to the Irish Hills of Michigan this weekend.
The 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse will have a returning partner in Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) and Love’s Travel Stops with them. (more…)
Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Grillo’s Pickles Ford Mustang Dark Horse Michigan International Speedway Competition Notes
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 13, 2024) – Grillo’s Pickles is back with Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team this weekend at the Michigan International Speedway. (more…)
Goodyear Fast Facts: Michigan
Smooth, fast, multi-groove Michigan produces its challenges: The relatively smooth track surface at Michigan International Speedway leads to several things NASCAR Cup teams need to consider for this weekend’s race.
Auto-Owners Insurance Racing: Martin Truex Jr. Michigan Advance
Martin Truex Jr. sits eighth in the Cup Series standings with 662 points, 117 behind new leader Kyle Larson. All four JGR entries are currently inside the top-11 in the standings with Denny Hamlin fourth, Christopher Bell sixth and Ty Gibbs 11th as the series heads to the Irish Hills of Michigan this weekend. (more…)
