Brooklyn, MI (WKHM) — Michigan International Speedway (MIS) has announced a multi-year extension with FireKeepers Casino Hotel as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR Cup Series race, the FireKeepers Casino 400.
“Extending our partnership with an extraordinary company like FireKeepers Casino Hotel reflects the aligned values and vision we share between organizations,” said Joe Fowler, President of MIS. “We strive to provide the highest level of hospitality and entertainment look forward to doing so with a local partner in our backyard for years to come.”
“FireKeepers delivers rewarding experiences and exhilarating thrills every day,” stated Frank Tecumseh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for FireKeepers Casino Hotel. “We are proud to play a role in presenting amazing NASCAR action for years to come at MiIS, where the speed and drama of our great race always creates a breathtaking finish.”
On Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET, the 11th rendition of the FireKeepers Casino 400 is set to kick into high gear. Last year’s winner was Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
He aims to win his fourth Cup Series race at MIS and second in a row. Doing so would make him one of three drivers in Cup Series history to win in the Irish Hills at least four times, joining Kevin Harvick and David Pearson, who each have five.
Hamlin will also do a public meet and greet with fans 21 years of age or older at FireKeepers Casino Hotel from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.
Three Michigan natives will look to claim their very first FireKeepers Casino 400 wins. Brad Keselowski from Rochester and driver of the No. 6 for RFK Racing has won twice at MIS in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, but never at the Cup Series level.
Meanwhile, Erik Jones and Carson Hocevar (from Byron and Portage, respectively) have a collective 15 starts at their home track, but no victories.
The June race weekend at MIS begins with the ARCA Menards Series Henry Ford Health 200 on Friday, June 5, followed by the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics on Saturday, June 6.
The NASCAR Cup Series will cap off the weekend’s action with the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, June 7.
Fans can purchase tickets for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at MIS at www.mispeedway.com.
