Michigan International Speedway
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Michigan International Speedway is recognized as one of motorsports' premier facilities because of its wide racing surface and high banking. These two factors make three- and four-abreast racing as routine as the checkered flag at the end of a race.
Spectators also enjoy the superspeedway for its outstanding view of the entire track from nearly every seat, its cleanliness and such amenities as free parking. Over the 31-year history of the track, it has consistently been upgraded and improved for the enjoyment of race fans and participants. In a state where the automobile is king, Michigan Speedway stands proudly as a member of the local royalty.
Groundbreaking on the facility began on Sept. 28, 1967. The prime mover in the venture was Lawrence H. LoPatin, a Detroit-area land developer who was the first president of American Raceways, the track's parent company.
The track's designers were Charles Moneypenny, who also designed the oval at Daytona International Speedway, and Sterling Moss, the Formula One great who styled the Michigan Speedway road courses.
In 1973 the Penske Corporation purchased the facility and immediately began an innovative improvement plan which transformed it into one of the finest racing facilities in the country.
A new 10½-story grandstand was added in 1999, which brought the reserved seating capacity up to 126,000.
Location: Brooklyn, Michigan/Irish Hills area of southeastern Michigan. One mile west on U.S. 12 from the intersection of M-50. The track is approximately 70 miles southwest of Detroit and 18 miles southeast of Jackson.
Source: NASCAR.com
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