The NASCAR Cup Series hits Michigan International Speedway for the first time this season for what should be an exciting race on the fast 2-mile oval.
Michigan marks the 24th race this season, and only two more races remain after Sunday before the 16-driver playoff field is set. Four playoff berths are still up for grabs, giving winless drivers three weekends, including today, to clinch an automatic berth with a victory. With 12 playoff spots already locked up, at least one driver is assured of making the playoffs on points even if three new winners emerge in these last three regular season races.
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NASCAR crews working to dry track at Michigan International Speedway
Jet dryers and Air Titans continue to dry the race track at Michigan International Speedway as the rain has begun let up. But weather forecasts and radar shows another band could hit the track this afternoon, possibly further delaying the start of today’s FireKeepers Casino 400.
NASCAR drivers exit their cars as rain continues to fall at Michigan
The rain has picked up at Michigan International Speedway, continuing to delay the start of today’s FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. Jet dryers and Air Titans have been employed on the oval to dry the track, and drivers have climbed out of their cars, which are covered on pit road.
