FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL EXTENDS NASCAR CUP SERIES RACE ENTITLEMENT WITH MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
BROOKLYN, MICH. (May 27, 2026) – Michigan International Speedway announced today 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 Michigan International Speedway. “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 Casino Hotel, which opened its doors on August 5, 2009, has consistently delivered award-winning service and matched it with a sparkling resort destination, ranked among the best regional casinos in the country. Continuing to uphold its Four Diamond ratings for its two-tower, 443 hotel rooms and Nibi, its signature restaurant, FireKeepers Casino Hotel features over 2,900 slot machines, over 60 table games, a popular live poker room, a tasty array of restaurants and a 2100 seat Event Center for premier concerts and shows.
“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 Michigan International Speedway, where the speed and drama of our great race always creates a breathtaking finish.”
On Sunday, June 7th 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 – Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing – aims to win his fourth Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway and second in a row. Doing so would make him one of three drivers in Cup Series history to win in the Irish Hills four-or-more times, joining Kevin Harvick (five) and David Pearson (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. – 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.
However, three Michigan-natives will look to stop Hamlin and claim their very first FireKeepers Casino 400 titles. Brad Keselowski – the Rochester, MI native 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 level. Meanwhile, Erik Jones and Carson Hocevar from Byron and Portage, MI, respectively, have a collective 15 starts at their home track, but no victories.
The June race weekend at Michigan International Speedway 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 Michigan International Speedway at www.mispeedway.com.
To view the full NASCAR schedule for 2026, please visit www.nascar.com/schedule.
About Michigan International Speedway
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is one of the fastest tracks in NASCAR. The two-mile track – with 18 degrees of banking and 73-feet wide sweeping turns – has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series for more than 50 years. Beyond the on-track action, MIS offers a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment options for fans of all ages. MIS is the largest registered campground in the state of Michigan with nearly 9,000 campsites across 1,400-plus acres. In addition to the annual NASCAR weekend, MIS hosts non-racing events including Nite Lites. For more information, visit mispeedway.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
About FireKeepers Casino Hotel
FireKeepers Casino Hotel, located just off I-94 at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, MI, is a premier Midwest gaming and resort destination. The property features 2,500 slot machines, 63 table games, a 21-table live poker room, and a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel offering 446 rooms, a multi-purpose event center, six restaurants, and multiple lounges. FireKeepers has been voted one of the Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas in the USA Today 10Best Awards, as well as Best Casino by audiences in Michigan and Indiana, and has earned the Players Choice award in both Casino Player and Strictly Slots Magazines in the Native Midwest category for the most first-place wins. Its signature restaurant, Nibi, is a AAA Four Diamond winner and multiple recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Reflecting its strong service culture, FireKeepers has earned top honors for customer and VIP service from Strictly Slots, Gaming & Destinations, and Casino Player magazines. It has also been recognized as a top workplace by Glassdoor, Forbes, and the Michigan Works! Association. FireKeepers is the title sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series race and host of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, an EPSON Tour-Road to the LPGA golf event. For more information, visit FireKeepersCasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. For more information on the NHBP, visit nhbp-nsn.gov.
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