Weekly Advance | Michigan International Speedway

August 3, 2022

FireKeepers Casino 400
Michigan International Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Sunday, August 7 at 3 p.m. ET on USA

In the 2022 NCS season, Kaulig Racing has earned one top five, six top-10 finishes and has led 25 laps

Noah Gragson, No. 16 Chevy Accessories Camaro ZL1

The FireKeepers Casino 400 will mark Noah Gragson’s first start at Michigan in the NCS
Gragson has an average finish of 26.9 in 2022 in the NCS season across eight starts, six of which have been with Kaulig Racing
He has earned two top-20 finishes in 2022 in the NCS

“We are continuing to learn and get better each race at Kaulig Racing. Michigan is a tough but fun track. It’s really wide and also really fast, so hopefully that gives us a chance to show the speed we have in the No. 16 Chevy Accessories Camaro ZL1.”
– Noah Gragson on Michigan International Speedway

Justin Haley, No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1

Justin Haley has made one start at Michigan
He has earned one top five, two top 10 and and nine top-15 finishes in 2022
Haley’s third-place finish at Darlington was Kaulig Racing’ first top-five not at a superspeedway or road course
Haley has led 20 laps in the 2022 season

“Heading into the weekend at Michigan, I feel like we have some confidence on No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection team. We have been making improvements each week, and I’m looking forward to this racetrack, a very different track that can have really high speeds.”
– Justin Haley on Michigan International Speedway

New Holland 250
Michigan International Speedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS)
Saturday, August 6 at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA

Kaulig Racing has earned three wins, 12 top five and 31 top-10 finishes in the 2022 NXS season
The team has led 334 laps in the 2022 NXS season so far
Allmendinger: 264 laps
Hemric: 53 laps
Cassill: 17 Laps

Landon Cassill, No. 10 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet

Cassill has made five starts at Michigan in the NXS
Landon Cassill has earned three top five and eight top-10 finishes in the 2022 NXS season and has an average finish of 15.7
He has led 17 laps in the 2022 NXS season

“I am looking forward to heading to Michigan this weekend. We have had some great speed these past races but have not executed the best at times. Hoping to have a solid run at Michigan as we approach the playoffs.”
– Landon Cassill on Michigan International Speedway

Daniel Hemric, No. 11 AG1 Chevrolet

Daniel Hemric has earned two top fives and eight top-10 finishes in the 2022 NXS season
Daniel Hemric has an average finish of 15.9 in 2022 and has led 53 laps in 2022

“We’re excited to rebound at Michigan from last week. Our guys have worked hard at the shop all week to prepare the No. 11 AG1 Chevy, and I have been doing my part as well trying to get ready as the playoffs get closer. I am looking forward to maximizing the day and being a contender until the end.”
– Daniel Hemric on Michigan International Speedway

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Chevrolet

Allmendinger earned a runner-up finish at last year’s NXS race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
He has earned a win for Kaulig Racing in four-straight NXS seasons
In 2022, Allmendinger has led 264 laps, recorded three wins, nine top five and 17 top-10 finishes
Allmendinger has an average finish of 7, the best of any full-time NXS driver in 2022
Allmendinger has 17 top-10 finishes, the most of any full-time NXS driver in the 2022 season

“We’ve got some momentum heading to Michigan, a place where we won last year! Coming off a win at Indy has us really eager to execute again at Michigan, an extremely fast track. It can be a really challenging place and tough to pass on, which makes track position key.”
– AJ Allmendinger on Michigan International Speedway