NASCAR to return June 6-7 for summer battle in the Irish Hills
BROOKLYN, Mich, (Aug 20, 2025) – Race fans can catch their favorite NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers at Michigan International Speedway the weekend of June 6-7 next year, the track announced today as NASCAR released its full schedule for 2026.
The fan-favorite CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will return in 2026 for a Saturday show, while the Cup Series will cap off the weekend on Sunday.
“A win at Michigan International Speedway means a little bit more to the teams and drivers because there’s so much manufacturer pride in our region,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “Each year, fans pack our stands and campgrounds to enjoy fantastic racing and we once again look forward to welcoming them at the heart of the summer camping season.”
Below are the dates the 2025 NASCAR races at Michigan International Speedway:
- Saturday, June 6 – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics
- Sunday, June 7 – NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400
This past June, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was able to outlast the field to take his third Cup Series win of the year. In the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Stewart Friesen won a thrilling triple overtime race.
Fans can purchase tickets for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend race at Michigan International Speedway at www.mispeedway.com.
To view the full NASCAR schedule for 2026, please visit www.nascar.com/schedule.
About Michigan International Speedway
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is one of the fastest tracks in NASCAR. The two-mile track – with 18 degrees of banking and 73-feet wide sweeping turns – has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series for more than 50 years. Beyond the on-track action, MIS offers a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment options for fans of all ages. MIS is the largest registered campground in the state of Michigan with nearly 9,000 campsites across 1,400-plus acres. In addition to the annual NASCAR weekend, MIS hosts non-racing events including Faster Horses Festival and Nite Lites. For more information, visit mispeedway.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
