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A week after the surprising and controversial end to the race in Richmond – race winner Austin Dillon was penalized with the loss of his automatic playoff spot after scaring Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the last lap – the NASCAR Cup Series is back in full swing.
Michigan International Speedway hosts a race Sunday afternoon as winless drivers battle for one of the remaining playoff spots as the regular season winds down. Including Michigan, only three races remain before the playoffs begin Sept. 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and 12 of the 16 playoff spots have been secured by wins.
Will there be a new winner in victory lane on Sunday? Can Dillon bounce back and take the checkered flag for the second year in a row? Here’s all the information you need to prepare for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway:
When does the NASCAR Cup race in Michigan start?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
What TV channel will broadcast the NASCAR Cup race in Michigan?
USA Network will broadcast the FireKeepers Casino 400 and offer pre-race coverage beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Will there be a live stream of the NASCAR Cup race in Michigan?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 can be streamed live on the NBCSports website and NBC Sports app. The race can also be streamed on Fubo.
How many laps are the NASCAR Cup race in Michigan?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 consists of 200 laps of the 2-mile track for a total of 400 miles. The race consists of three legs (laps per leg) – Leg 1: 45 laps; Leg 2: 75 laps; Leg 3: 80 laps.
Who won the last NASCAR Cup race in Michigan?
Chris Buescher led 52 laps, including the final 12, before defeating Martin Truex Jr. by a minuscule 0.152 seconds on August 7, 2023, for his second of three victories last season. Buescher, who is winless in 2024, currently sits 13th in the driver standings and has a good chance of making the playoffs.
What is the lineup for the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Michigan?
(Car number in brackets)
1. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota
2. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota
3. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota
4. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet
5. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota
6. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet
7. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet
8. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford
9. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet
10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet
11. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet
12. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet
13. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet
14. (22) Joey Logano, Ford
15. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford
16. (4) Josh Berry, Ford
17. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford
18. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford
19. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota
20. (38) Todd Gilliland, Ford
21. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford
22. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet
23. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford
24. (19) Martin Truex, Toyota
25. (10) Noah Gragson, Ford
26. (41) Ryan Preece, Ford
27. (71) Zane Smith, Chevrolet
28. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota
29. (51) Justin Haley, Ford
30. (47) Ricky Stenhouse, Chevrolet
31. (7) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet
32. (31) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet
33. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota
34. (21) Harrison Burton, Ford
35. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet
36. (15) Cody Ware, Ford
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