The NASCAR Cup Series and the Craftsman Truck Series are set to converge on Michigan International Speedway this weekend, marking the first major stock‑car weekend at the 2.2‑mile oval since the spring double‑header was cancelled last year.
Rain Threat Looms Over Michigan Speedway Weekend
According to the National Weather Service, showers are expected Friday night, with a high probability of rain on Saturday, and a chance of showers lingering into Sunday when the Cup race is slated for a 3 p.m. ET start.
Meteorologists note that the pattern mirrors the conditions that forced race officials to push events back on Monday in both 2023 and 2024, when persistent precipitation turned the track into a slick, unpredictable surface.
Team owners and series officials have been monitoring the outlook closely, preparing contingency plans that include potential delays, extra drying time, and the possibility of moving the Sunday race to later in the day if the weather clears.
Fans who have traveled to the Brooklyn area of Michigan for the weekend may need to adjust their plans, as the track’s location in the state’s southern region can be prone to sudden weather shifts, especially in early June.