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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.
The upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 will see its starting lineup decided by a one‑lap qualifying format at Michigan International Speedway, with drivers such as William Byron and Bubba Wallace vying for pole position. The race will stream live on Amazon Prime Video at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 7.
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.
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.
Despite a dominant Xfinity pedigree, rookie Connor Zilisch is grappling with reliability issues and a winless start in the Cup Series, prompting veteran drivers to voice concerns while the team works to turn the tide.
A single timed lap, a revised metric and a refreshed driver roster define the weekend's action.
Tyler Reddick’s dominant points lead and Denny Hamlin’s historic Michigan record set the stage for a fierce Cup Series showdown, while the Truck Series adds drama with Layne Riggs’ recent surge.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wraps up its six‑week run with the DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, spotlighting Layne Riggs, Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Carson Hocevar and other top competitors.
With Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick close behind, the Michigan race promises a competitive showdown, while historic patterns and recent form shape the betting landscape.
NASCAR will race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, from June 5‑7, 2026, featuring the Cup, Truck and ARCA Menards Series, with a packed schedule and a competitive points landscape led by Tyler Reddick.
Two ThorSport Racing crew members are sidelined for two races after a detached wheel on Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford at Nashville Superspeedway, highlighting NASCAR’s focus on pit‑road safety.
Layne Riggs' victory at Nashville propels him to the top of the standings, but Kaden Honeycutt's recent run is halted as the competition tightens ahead of a historic Michigan event.
On June 21, Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Naval Base Coronado, driving a Qualcomm‑backed Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. The race underscores a broader trend of elite open‑wheel drivers tackling American stock cars, while advanced AI strategies make their way onto the track.
Following multiple brake rotor failures at Nashville Superspeedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. cautions that the same issues could surface at the upcoming St. Louis playoff race, prompting teams to experiment with new cooling strategies.
The upcoming June 21 race at Naval Base Coronado will feature the former Formula 1 podium finisher piloting a tech‑laden Chevrolet, marking a milestone for both the series and international driver development.
Trackhouse Racing announces a three‑driver roster for the Michigan International Speedway race, featuring veteran Ross Chastain, ARCA champion Connor Zilisch, and recent standout Shane van Gisbergen, alongside newcomer Kevin Magnussen.
Chevrolet’s deep roots at Michigan International Speedway, record‑setting victories and a star‑studded driver lineup set the stage for a high‑stakes weekend of NASCAR action.
Four Cup Series drivers conducted a tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, gathering data ahead of the July 26 Brickyard 400 race.
Qualifying action at Michigan International Speedway highlighted strong showings from JJ Yeley, Connor Zilisch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr, while the ARCA Menards entry list features emerging talent.
Trackhouse Racing is bringing back its PROJECT91 program for the 2026 NASCAR season, featuring Kevin Magnussen's first Cup Series start sponsored by Qualcomm and overseen by veteran crew chief Phil Surgen.
Former F1 star Kevin Magnussen will step into the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time, driving for Trackhouse Racing’s PROJECT91 program in a 3.4‑mile street circuit at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado on June 21.
Trackhouse Racing announced that Kevin Magnussen will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, bringing his Formula 1 pedigree and endurance racing experience to a project that has previously launched Shane van Gisbergen’s career.
Kevin Magnussen, a veteran of 185 Formula 1 races, is set to debut in the NASCAR Cup Series on June 21, driving for Trackhouse Racing in a first‑ever NASCAR event held on an active U.S. military installation.
Kevin Magnussen will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing in his NASCAR Cup Series debut, supported by Qualcomm’s AI technologies.