2018 Michigan -- FireKeepers Casino 400 - Pre-Race Thread

[Johali]

THE RACE: Michigan 400

TRACK: Michigan International Speedway

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race #15 of 36

Date: Sunday, June 10th, 2018 in Brooklyn Michigan

Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 2:15 pm/et

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Friday, June 8
11:30 AM, MENCS Michigan practice, FS2
12:30 PM, NASCAR Race Hub Weekend Edition, FS2
1:00 PM, NXS Michigan practice, FS2
2:30 PM, NASCAR Race Hub Weekend Edition, FS1
3:00 PM, NXS Michigan final practice, FS1
4:00 PM, MENCS Michigan qualifying, FS1
5:30 PM, NCWTS Texas qualifying, FS2
8:00 PM, NASCAR Race Day: NCWTS, FS1
9:00 PM, NCWTS Texas race, FS1

Saturday, June 9
5:30 AM, NCWTS Texas race re-air, FS1
8:00 AM, MENCS Michigan qualifying re-air, FS1
9:00 AM, MENCS Michigan practice, FS1
10:00 AM, NXS Michigan qualifying, FS1
12:00 PM, MENCS Michigan final practice, FS1
1:00 PM, NXS Pre Race Show, FS1
1:30 PM, NXS Michigan race, FS1

Sunday, June 10
8:00 AM, NXS Michigan race re-air, FS1
1:30 PM, MENCS Pre Race Show, FOX
2:00 PM, MENCS Michigan race, FOX

 

[Mispeedway15]

Ahh can’t wait for race weekend. Temps look perfect so we’re taking the tent, high 70s with low humidity each day and sun

 

[TexasRaceLady]

This was my very first track way back when. Dragged the hubby along and made it the center weekend of our vacation.
Just love the whole Irish Hill area.

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]

Loved this track and the facility when I went in 2016. Would love to go back one of these days

 

[Revman]

This was my very first track way back when. Dragged the hubby along and made it the center weekend of our vacation.
Just love the whole Irish Hill area.

OMG! No joke. Missed Fontana one year because my parents were under the weather. Went to Michigan to satisfy my open motor 2 mile craving. Freakin' fell in love with the place. Fabulous area, scenery, racing, people.....Just perfect. Will be going back again at some point for sure.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Fabulous area, scenery, racing, people.....Just perfect. Will be going back again at some point for sure.

Made my hubby go with me for several years, until he rebelled. LOL Then I took several friends -- made race fans out of them, too.

 

[4tires17gals]

plates?

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Just wondering

With @Johali posting pre race threads and @dpkimmel2001 dropping out of the Pickem game, is @dpkimmel2001 doing ok?

 

[AdoubleU24]

Just wondering

With @Johali posting pre race threads and @dpkimmel2001 dropping out of the Pickem game, is @dpkimmel2001 doing ok?

Was wondering that too, he hasn't posted in a good bit. Hope everything is good.

 

[Johali]

Just wondering

With @Johali posting pre race threads and @dpkimmel2001 dropping out of the Pickem game, is @dpkimmel2001 doing ok?

Everything is all good. He's just taking a break to catch up on some personal things. He asked me to run the Pre-Race thread for him.

 

[KodiakRusty89]

I love Michigan! I went in August of 2003, 2004 and 2016! If you're going this week enjoy!!

 

[4tires17gals]

MI driver autograph links?

 

[FLRacingFan]

Goodyear debuts new tires at Michigan for Cup and Xfinity Series
https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-c...-michigan-for-cup-and-xfinity-series-1044700/

 

[FLRacingFan]

Goodyear debuts new tires at Michigan for Cup and Xfinity Series
https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-c...-michigan-for-cup-and-xfinity-series-1044700/

...oh.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Doesn't Brad know the way this works by now? Tell them that your favorite is the one you least want dummy.

 

[Revman]

...oh.

At least my driver waits until after the race to bitch about the tires. Where is the outrage people? Oh, I know.....

 

[Johali]

At least my driver waits until after the race to bitch about the tires. Where is the outrage people? Oh, I know.....

You just posted it.

 

[StandOnIt]

They are all going to take a drubbing.

 

[StandOnIt]

...oh.

Goodyear executive responds to Brad Keselowski’s criticism of Michigan tire package
“Brad did not run this exact combination that we’re racing at Michigan,” Stucker said.
https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2018/0...selowskis-criticism-of-michigan-tire-package/

 

[rd45usa]

Next stop MIS.

 

[kyle18fan]

I see the words "more wear" mentioned several times in the article .............. its so great that Goodyear is always working on building a tire that lasts longer

 

[rd45usa]

...oh.

Wonder how many times to get thru inspection @ MIS, or maybe pit road speeding? Hmmm......

 

[Mopardh9]

Next stop MIS.

No

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I see the words "more wear" mentioned several times in the article .............. its so great that Goodyear is always working on building a tire that lasts longer

Who wants a tire that lasts longer? Tire wear emphasizes all sorts of good things - tire management, vehicle control, pit strategy, etc. Many of those emphasize driver skill.

 

[kyle18fan]

Who wants a tire that lasts longer? Tire wear emphasizes all sorts of good things - tire management, vehicle control, pit strategy, etc. Many of those emphasize driver skill.

My comment was sarcastic

 

[FLRacingFan]

 

[superchuck500]

Wow

 

[Charlie Spencer]

For comparison, X cars with plates were running in the mid-170s.

I am not saying slower is better or worse, just posting the number.

 

[ReturnTrip]

Gordon qualified at 206mph here in 2014. Fastest qualifying lap turned in the plate era if I'm not mistaken.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Good

 

[ChexOrWrex]

FOX talking about all these fast speeds & lap times yet don’t show either.

 

[BobbyFord]

Kurt on the pole.

https://www.nascar.com/results/race...es/firekeepers-casino-400/stn/livequalifying/

 

[StandOnIt]

Starting positions for Michigan. Congrats Kurt

The rest
https://www.nascar.com/results/race...series/firekeepers-casino-400/stn/qualifying/

 

[FLRacingFan]

Eight Fords in the final round, three Toyotas...one Chevy.

 

[BobbyFord]

No Shivvys in the top 10.

 

[StandOnIt]

much different than the rice burner fest of last year. Kez bitching about something..same.

 

[FLRacingFan]

 

[Truex_rox]

I've kept on saying it for a while, and I'll say it again.

It would be really nice to see Kurt Busch end up in victory lane.

 

[StandOnIt]

He's due that's for sure.

 

[lisa]

Finally, something good this season.