The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Irish Hills of Michigan this weekend for one of the most anticipated stops of the season—the 57th annual FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Set for Sunday, June 8, this 400-mile contest marks the 15th points-paying race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season and will once again showcase the Next Gen car on a high-speed, high-commitment two-mile oval.
Broadcast live on Prime Video and PRN at 2 p.m. ET, the race anchors a full weekend of action that includes not just Cup Series on-track time, but also NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series events. From practice and qualifying to back-to-back races across three days, the Michigan weekend will be packed with drama, precision, and horsepower.
A Historic Venue with High-Speed Stakes
Michigan International Speedway (MIS), located in Brooklyn, Michigan, has been a cornerstone of the NASCAR calendar since 1969, when David Pearson took home the inaugural win. Known for its wide racing surface and high-speed straights, the two-mile D-shaped oval features 18 degrees of banking in the turns, 12 degrees in the frontstretch, and five degrees in the backstretch. These characteristics consistently lead to fast, competitive, and strategic racing.
This year’s FireKeepers Casino 400 will be run over 200 laps split into three stages:
Stage 1 ends at Lap 45
Stage 2 concludes at Lap 120
Stage 3 closes out the final 80 laps
With drafting playing a major role and fuel strategy always a wild card, the race offers teams multiple paths to victory—or defeat.
Returning as the defending race winner is Tyler Reddick, who took the checkered flag in 2024 driving the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing. Reddick will look to go back-to-back at a track that rewards both raw speed and strategic finesse.
Three Days of Full-Throttle Action
The 2025 Michigan NASCAR weekend is more than just one race—it’s a motorsports festival from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. Fans will get a taste of the future with ARCA, see the rough-and-tumble competition of the Truck Series, and cap it all off with the elite drivers of the Cup Series.
Here’s the full weekend schedule:
Friday, June 6
1:00 p.m. ET – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice
2:00 p.m. ET – ARCA Menards Series practice
3:05 p.m. ET – ARCA Menards Series qualifying
5:00 p.m. ET – Henry Ford Health 200 (ARCA Menards Series race)
Saturday, June 7
8:05 a.m. ET – NASCAR Truck Series qualifying
9:30 a.m. ET – NASCAR Cup Series practice
10:40 a.m. ET – NASCAR Cup Series qualifying
12:00 p.m. ET – DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics (Truck Series race)
Sunday, June 8
2:00 p.m. ET – FireKeepers Casino 400 (NASCAR Cup Series race, live on Prime Video and PRN)
#FireKeepersCasino400 | #DQS250 | #HFH200 pic.twitter.com/gImNCLz0IL
— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) June 2, 2025
With no weather issues forecasted and a full lineup of 36 Cup drivers—all charter entries and no open teams—fans will be treated to a classic 36-car showdown without anyone going home early.
Storylines to Watch Heading Into Race Day
There’s no shortage of intrigue heading into Michigan. Ryan Blaney, fresh off a win at Nashville Superspeedway, enters the weekend with momentum. He’ll pilot the No. 12 Menards / Knauf Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Team Penske—on home turf for Ford, which has long dominated at MIS.
Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and William Byron remain strong threats in the championship hunt and have proven their ability to handle high-speed ovals. Chase Elliott, meanwhile, continues to fight for a playoff spot and could use a solid performance at Michigan to boost his postseason hopes.
No open teams entered for Cup race at Michigan: pic.twitter.com/Vl6XTCDC6p
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 2, 2025
On the NASCAR Truck Series side, Rajah Caruth enters the weekend with a big win at Nashville and returns to the seat of the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. He’ll be one to watch in Saturday’s 250-miler.
Meanwhile, the ARCA Menards Series opens the weekend with young talent, regional heroes, and driver development programs all converging on the Henry Ford Health 200—a perfect prelude to the big show.
News in Brief: Michigan Full 2025 NASCAR Weekend Schedule
From young prospects to seasoned veterans, the Michigan International Speedway weekend promises racing at every level, all leading up to the 2025 FireKeepers Casino 400. With a fast two-mile layout, evolving strategies, and no shortage of championship implications, this event continues to hold its place as one of NASCAR’s most exciting summer showdowns.
Whether fans are watching live on Prime Video, listening through PRN radio, or attending in person, Michigan International Speedway promises high-speed action from start to finish.
The FireKeepers Casino 400 takes place on Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m. ET. The Irish Hills are set to roar once again.
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