NASCAR fans gearing up for a busy weekend at Michigan International Speedway can already picture the roar of engines and the strategic battles that will unfold on the 2.0‑mile oval.
Pit Stall Allocation Details
The pit stall draw for the Cup Series event, the FireKeepers Casino 400, was released on Tuesday, assigning each of the 36 entries a specific spot in the garage area. Teams will use those locations to fine‑tune pit strategy, as the layout influences the speed of entry and the amount of fuel and tires required during the 400‑mile contest.
Saturday’s Craftsman Truck Series race, the DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics, will also feature a predetermined set of stalls, giving drivers a chance to plan their race‑day tactics ahead of the 250‑lap showdown.
Both events are scheduled for broadcast on different platforms: the Cup Series race will air at 3 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, with live coverage on Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The Truck Series race follows a day earlier, starting at 1:30 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, and will be shown on FS1, the NASCAR Racing Network Radio feed, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Drivers and crew chiefs have been studying the assignments, noting that certain stalls offer a slight advantage in terms of pit road speed and proximity to the grandstands. As the weekend approaches, the focus will shift to how those placements translate into on‑track performance and championship implications.
Fans attending the doubleheader can expect a full slate of activities, from pre‑race concerts to driver autograph sessions, making the Michigan weekend one of the most anticipated events on the 2026 NASCAR calendar.