NASCAR TRACKS

Michigan International Speedway

Brooklyn, MI
Michigan International Speedway Layout
Location:
Brooklyn, MI
Founded:
1968
Spectator Capacity:
56,000
Surface:
Asphalt
Length:
2 mi
Turns:
4
Major Events:
Firekeepers Casino 400

TRACK BIOGRAPHY

Located in the backyard of the big American auto companies, Michigan Speedway boasts a proud 50 year history of racing. Settled on 1,400 acres of land in the Irish Hills of Michigan, construction started on the 2 mile track in 1967. The track hosted their first NASCAR event in 1969, with NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough taking the win. Since then, the track has been a mainstay on the schedule. In 1973, Roger Penske purchased the track from founder Lawrence LoPatin, and turned the track into a premier motorsports facility. The track saw the grandstand grow exponentially, added 3 garages, 28 suites, two ticket offices, and multiple buildings around the property.

Currently, the 2 mile track has 18 degrees of banking through the turns, and is one of the widest tracks in NASCAR. This leads to high corner speeds at the track, with plenty of grooves for cars to fan out and find speed.

TRACK PHOTOS

BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 08: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, races Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Knauf Ford, during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan at Michigan International Speedway on August 08, 2020 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 09: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Apple Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan at Michigan International Speedway on August 09, 2020 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Fueling Futures Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan at Michigan International Speedway on August 08, 2020 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 09: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan at Michigan International Speedway on August 09, 2020 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images