– Michigan International Speedway sits on more than 1,400 acres in the ‘Irish Hills’ of Southeastern Michigan. Ground-breaking took place on Sept. 28, 1967.
– The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan was held June 15, 1969 – won by Cale Yarborough at a speed of 139.254 mph.
– The track was known as Michigan Speedway during the time Roger Penske was the primary owner (1996-99).
– The two-mile speedway underwent a repave in 2012.
– There have been 89 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Michigan International Speedway since the first race there in 1969. Other than 1973, which had just one race, there have been two races each season since 1969.
– The first race was 500 miles in length; the second was scheduled for 600. The track was re-measured to 2.04 miles for the last race in 1970 and both races in 1971 – with the race distance being 402 miles. All other races have been scheduled for 400 miles.(NASCAR)(6-12-2014)
