NASCAR Announces 2026 Michigan International Speedway Race Details
The FireKeepers Casino 400 will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, featuring a $11.2 million purse, three‑stage format and live coverage on Prime Video, HBO Max and MRN.
Jun 6, 2026
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Hamlin and Hocevar Lead Michigan International Speedway Qualifying Ahead of FireKeepers Casino 400
Denny Hamlin and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of the grid for the FireKeepers Casino 400, a race steeped in tradition at Michigan International Speedway's Brooklyn venue.
Jun 6, 2026
Rain‑delayed qualifying reshapes Michigan NASCAR lineup
Rain‑delayed qualifying reshapes the Michigan NASCAR lineup, with Denny Hamlin on pole and a full grid of drivers ready for Sunday’s Cup Series race.
Jun 6, 2026
Hamlin Claims Pole at Michigan in Narrow Battle with Hocevar
Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, beating Carson Hocevar by a razor‑thin margin and highlighting Toyota dominance in the top five.
Jun 6, 2026
Corey Heim Secures Third 2026 NASCAR Truck Victory at Michigan
Corey Heim drove to the front early and never looked back, clinching his third Truck Series win of the 2026 season at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Stage mastery from Christopher Bell and a chaotic finish involving veteran Cleetus McFarland highlighted the event.
Jun 6, 2026
Denny Hamlin Takes Pole for FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 36.901‑second lap, edging out Carson Hocevar by just 0.018 seconds, while Josh Berry will start 37th after a qualifying spin.
Jun 6, 2026
Hamlin Takes Pole as Flat Tires Disrupt Practice at Michigan
Denny Hamlin secured pole position at Michigan International Speedway after a strong qualifying run, but practice was marred by multiple flat tires, including those of Christopher Bell and Hamlin himself.
Jun 6, 2026
Flat Tire Woes Surface in NASCAR Practice at Michigan Ahead of FireKeepers Casino 400
During practice at Michigan International Speedway, several Cup Series drivers reported flat tires, highlighting the track's demanding nature and the critical role of strategy in the upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400.
Jun 6, 2026
Carson Hocevar Eyes Historic Victory at Michigan International Speedway
Carson Hocevar, a Portage native, is poised to turn childhood memories of Michigan International Speedway into a potential historic win, while Toyota’s dominance and new Chevrolet bodies add extra intrigue to Sunday’s 400‑mile race.
Jun 6, 2026
Ty Majeski Takes Pole at Michigan as Christopher Bell Eyes Continued Momentum
Ty Majeski secured his 13th career Truck Series pole, edging Christopher Bell by a narrow margin, while a host of young drivers prepared for a race that could reshape the season standings.
Jun 6, 2026
Corey Heim Claims First Michigan Truck Victory in Thrilling Finish
Corey Heim captured his maiden win at Michigan International Speedway, outdueling teammate Kaden Honeycutt in a close finish while Carson Hocevar’s early lead evaporated due to mechanical woes.
Jun 6, 2026
Christopher Bell Eyes Breakthrough at Michigan After Truck Series Success
Christopher Bell has never finished in the top‑10 at Michigan International Speedway, but a recent sixth‑place finish in the Truck Series has reignited hopes for a breakthrough in the Cup event.
Jun 6, 2026
Carson Hocevar Aims for Historic Michigan Win
Hocevar, ninth in the standings, looks to capture his second victory of the season at the track where he once watched Dale Earnhardt Jr. triumph.
Jun 6, 2026
Hocevar Eyes Historic Victory at Michigan International Speedway
Carson Hocevar, a Portage native, is poised to make history at Michigan International Speedway, where a win would crown him the first local driver to capture a Cup race at the venue.
Jun 6, 2026
Ty Majeski Takes the Lead as Ford Dominates at Michigan International Speedway
Ty Majeski leads the pack at Michigan, with Ford securing five trucks in the top‑10, while notable drivers and emerging teams vie for position.
Jun 6, 2026
Carson Hocevar Eyes Historic Victory at Michigan International Speedway
Carson Hocevar, a Portage-born NASCAR driver, is set to race at Michigan International Speedway on June 7. A win would make him the first Michigan-born driver to capture a Cup Series victory at the track, adding a historic chapter to his championship chase.
Jun 6, 2026
Corey Heim Claims Thrilling Victory at Michigan International Speedway
Corey Heim secured his third win of the season at Michigan, outlasting a tightly contested battle with Kaden Honeycutt and a series of strategic cautions that reshaped the race.
Jun 6, 2026
Heim Takes Victory in Overtime Thriller at Michigan
Corey Heim captured the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory at Michigan International Speedway, edging Kaden Honeycutt by a razor‑thin margin of 0.065 seconds. The win marks Heim’s 26th career triumph and comes just as he prepares to embark on a full‑time Cup Series schedule with 23XI Racing next season.
Jun 6, 2026
Corey Heim Takes Victory as NASCAR Truck Series Delivers Drama at Michigan
The June 6, 2026 NASCAR Truck Series race at Michigan featured stage wins by Christopher Bell, a strategic final‑stage battle won by Corey Heim, and a competitive field that included Carson Hocevar, Kaden Honeycutt, and several other top drivers.
Jun 6, 2026
Carson Hocevar Eyes Historic Michigan Victory
Carson Hocevar, a rising NASCAR star from Portage, Michigan, is poised to chase his first Cup win at Michigan International Speedway, a track where he once led laps before a flat tire derailed his chances.
Jun 6, 2026
Carson Hocevar Eyes Historic Victory at Michigan International Speedway
Carson Hocevar, a Michigan native, prepares for a home‑track showdown that could rewrite history for a new generation of fans.
Jun 6, 2026
Ty Majeski Secures Pole Position for NASCAR Truck Series Debut at Michigan International Speedway
Ty Majeski will lead the field at Michigan International Speedway after posting a 39.257‑second lap, while Ben Rhodes starts from the back due to fuel‑pressure issues. Full starting lineup and practice results are outlined below.
Jun 6, 2026
Ty Majeski Takes Pole for NASCAR Truck Race at Michigan
Ty Majeski secured pole position with a 39.257‑second lap, while Christopher Bell qualified second and Layne Riggs will start fourth after a hold, setting the stage for a 125‑lap showdown on June 6 at Michigan International Speedway.
Jun 6, 2026
New qualifying metric reshapes Michigan Cup race lineup
A single timed lap, a revised metric and a refreshed driver roster define the weekend's action.
Jun 6, 2026