FireKeepers Casino 400
Michigan International SpeedwayMichigan International Speedway is 2 miles of fast, sweeping D-shaped oval where momentum rules and horsepower matters. The 18-degree banking in the turns allows cars to run wide open through qualifying and much of the race, and the wide racing surface creates three and sometimes four grooves as tire wear builds over long green-flag runs. Michigan has been on the Cup schedule since 1969 and has long been known as a Ford stronghold — the Roush Racing teams of the early 2000s dominated this place, and Ford manufacturers have won more recent Michigan races than any other. David Pearson's 10 Michigan wins remain the all-time record, and Mark Martin's seven wins here cemented his reputation as a Michigan master. In the modern era, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Larson have all found victory lane at MIS. The 200-lap FireKeepers Casino 400 rewards drivers who can manage long green-flag stints, stretch fuel when necessary, and execute clean pit stops. Because the track is fast and the grooves are wide, side-by-side racing and long passes are common, making this one of the more watchable intermediate events of the season.
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Historical Context
- Tyler Reddick has 12 starts at Michigan International Speedway with 2 wins and a 16.4 average finish.
- Chase Elliott has 17 starts at Michigan International Speedway with a 10.1 average finish.
- Denny Hamlin has 41 starts at Michigan International Speedway with 5 wins and a 10.9 average finish.
Based on Cup Series results at Michigan International Speedway from 1949-2026.
Michigan International Speedway is one of the most unpredictable tracks in NASCAR with an average chaos score of 70.0.
Explore Michigan International Speedway statsMark Martin has led 1,393 laps at Michigan International Speedway — more than anyone else.
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TV & Start Time
What channel is the FireKeepers Casino 400 on?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 airs on Prime Video on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, broadcast from Michigan International Speedway. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule splits between FOX, FS1, TNT, NBC, USA, and Amazon Prime Video.
What time does the NASCAR Cup race start today?
The FireKeepers Casino 400 green flag is set for 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, June 7, 2026, airing on Prime Video. All NASCAR start times are listed in Eastern Time.
NR-Rating Track Rankings
| # | Driver | Elo Rating | Last Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 1624 | P1 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 1617 | P19 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 1597 | P20 |
| 4 | Chris Buescher | 1591 | P2 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | 1579 | P18 |
| 6 | Brad Keselowski | 1570 | P10 |
| 7 | William Byron | 1561 | P28 |
| 8 | Ryan Preece | 1544 | P9 |
| 9 | Bubba Wallace | 1543 | P4 |
| 10 | Christopher Bell | 1539 | P11 |
NR-Rating Predictions
Last updated: Wed, May 13, 2026, 07:50 AM ET
| # | Driver | Exp. Finish | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick Best in Field | 6.2 | 18.2% |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 7.8 | 17.8% |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 8.2 | 16.3% |
| 4 | Chris Buescher | 9.2 | 15.4% |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 9.2 | 12.7% |
| 6 | Ryan Preece | 10.1 | 10.9% |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | 10.7 | 9.6% |
| 8 | William Byron | 10.7 | 8.4% |
| 9 | Brad Keselowski | 11.2 | 7.6% |
| 10 | Chase Briscoe | 11.9 | 6.4% |
| 11 | Kyle Larson | 12.7 | 5.2% |
| 12 | Bubba Wallace | 12.7 | 5.1% |
| 13 | Carson Hocevar | 13.1 | 4.3% |
| 14 | Ross Chastain | 13.3 | 3.8% |
| 15 | Alex Bowman | 13.5 | 3.3% |
| 16 | Daniel Suarez | 14.0 | 3.1% |
| 17 | Ty Gibbs | 14.5 | 3.0% |
| 18 | Joey Logano | 14.7 | 2.7% |
| 19 | Austin Cindric | 15.4 | 2.2% |
| 20 | Erik Jones | 16.7 | 1.7% |
| 21 | Casey Mears | 16.9 | 1.4% |
| 22 | Michael McDowell | 17.0 | 1.2% |
| 23 | Kyle Busch | 17.0 | 1.1% |
| 24 | Austin Dillon | 17.1 | 0.9% |
| 25 | Shane van Gisbergen | 18.3 | 0.7% |
| 26 | A.J. Allmendinger | 18.3 | 0.5% |
| 27 | John Hunter Nemechek | 19.1 | 0.5% |
| 28 | Zane Smith | 19.1 | 0.5% |
| 29 | Todd Gilliland | 19.1 | 0.4% |
| 30 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 19.9 | 0.3% |
| 31 | Josh Berry | 22.9 | 0.2% |
| 32 | Connor Zilisch | 22.9 | 0.1% |
| 33 | Cole Custer | 22.9 | 0.1% |
| 34 | Katherine Legge | 21.4 | 0.1% |
| 35 | Noah Gragson | 21.4 | 0.1% |
| 36 | Riley Herbst | 21.4 | 0.1% |
| 37 | Ty Dillon | 23.4 | 0.1% |
| 38 | B.J. McLeod | 24.8 | 0.0% |
| 39 | Cody Ware | 56.1 | 0.0% |
Win probabilities reflect full-field Monte Carlo simulations. A 10% pWin means roughly 1-in-10 chance of winning — higher than most bettors realize for a 36-car field where the average driver has ~2.8% odds. Top 5 and Top 10 percentages similarly reflect simulated outcomes, not historical averages. Learn how the model works.
Predictions powered by NR-Rating model (MAE: 8.5 positions)
Prediction Scorecard
Go Bowling at The Glen: Model picked Chase Elliott at P1 → Actual P24
(1/5 top-5 hits)
38% top-5 hit rate across 11 races
History at Michigan International Speedway
Cup Series data from 1949-2026 (23 races)
Recent Results
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Denny Hamlin |
| 2024 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Tyler Reddick |
| 2023 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Chris Buescher |
| 2022 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Kevin Harvick |
| 2021 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Ryan Blaney |
All Results at This Track
Laps Led Leaders
| Driver | Total Laps Led |
|---|---|
| Joey Logano | 590 |
| Martin Truex, Jr. | 291 |
| Brad Keselowski | 275 |
| Kyle Larson | 263 |
| Chase Elliott | 192 |
Track Type Tendencies
Intermediate tracks like Michigan International Speedway reward the complete package — car setup, pit strategy, and driver consistency all factor in. These are the races where elite teams separate themselves.
Track position and tire management are critical, especially in long green-flag runs.
Fantasy
High laps-led totals at this track
Strong avg finish but no wins — lower ownership