Whether or not you consider yourself a NASCAR fan, if you have the opportunity to attend one of the NASCAR races taking place at Michigan International Speedway this month you might be surprised at how much fun they are!
If you think games at Ford Field have an electric atmosphere, then you are going to love seeing the race with the Michigan Heritage Trophy on the line!
When is NASCAR coming to Detroit this August?
While NASCAR isn’t coming to Detroit specifically, there will be a triple-header of races taking place at the Michigan International Speedway just 1.5 hours from The D in just a few weeks.
The three races are the Henry Ford Health 200 on Friday, August 16th, Cabo Wabo 250 on Saturday, August 17th, and the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, August 18th!
What to know about the race on Friday
The first race of the weekend is the Henry Ford Health 200, which will be taking place at 6 pm on Friday, August 16th, and although technically it isn’t a NASCAR race since it is Arca Menards series race, the race is stacked with up-and-coming racing talent hoping to make the step up to NASCAR soon.
What to know about the race on Saturday
The second race, taking place at 3:30 pm on Saturday, August 17th is the Cabo Wabo 250!
This race is part of NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, which is its second-tier series behind the NASCAR Cup Series – but don’t let that fool you… the competition is still intense and the excitement is incredible!
What to know about the race on Sunday
The third and final race of the weekend to conclude the triple-header will be the FireKeepers Casino 400, which is taking place at 2:30 pm on Sunday, August 18th!
This race is part of NASCAR’s Cup Series, which is the premier level of competition in pro stock car racing, the incredible competition offers valuable points as the racers make their final push for a spot in the upcoming playoffs!
Now, while the points are going to be a big motivator for this race, the real prize is the Michigan Heritage Trophy, which will go to the winner of this race.
How to get tickets to Michigan International Speedway
Tickets are already available online for all three races on the Michigan International Speedway website.
It’s worth noting that for all three of the races children 12 years old and younger can enter for free with the purchase of a select adult ticket to the particular race you’d like to attend, which makes bundled deals like their family pack particularly attractive!
Tickets for Friday’s race start at around $10, for Saturday’s race the tickets start at around $35, and for the Cup Series race on Sunday, the tickets start at $63 per person.
It’s worth noting that this event is quite popular, so if you want to lock in preferable seats with enough space for you and your friends or family to sit together, get your tickets now and don’t wait!