CV Products’ trackside schedule calls for a quartet of racetrack events this weekend, with three of them taking place at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), nestled on a more-than 1,400-acre parcel in the scenic Irish Hills. With 18 degree banking and 73-foot wide sweeping turns, MIS offers drivers a two-mile oval with three and four grooves to play with. We’ll be in the pits for all three of those events, offering stock car racing equipment for drivers and their teams. And if you find yourself in Lexington, Ohio, this weekend, we’ll be on ground level at the Diamond Cellar Classic.
Quicken Loans 400
For Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michigan International Speedway holds a special place in his heart because that’s where he picked up his last two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins. Jimmie Johnson currently leads the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings with 521 points, but he has yet to win a race in 22 Cup appearance at the Irish Hills. Carl Edwards is second with 470 and Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kevin Harvick round out the top five.
- Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
- When: Sunday, June 16
- Racetrack: Michigan International Speedway
- Location: Brooklyn, Michigan
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- Watch it on television: Starting at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on TNT
- For More Info: visit the Michigan International Speedway online
Alliance Truck Parts 250
Austin Dillon set a NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying record at MIS of 190.375 mph to garner the pole for the 2012 race, but it’s been a bunch of Sprint Cup Series drivers who have dominated the Nationwide Series races thus far in 2013. There’s Kyle Busch, who has garnering six wins and Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Tony Stewart each winning one race. Nationwide Series regulars Trevor Bayne, Sam Hornish Jr., and Regan Smith all have one win on the season. Joey Logano is the defending race champion.
- Series: NASCAR Nationwide Series
- When: Saturday, June 15
- Racetrack: Michigan International Speedway
- Location: Brooklyn, Michigan
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- Watch it on television: Starting at 2:15 p.m. on ABC
- For More Info: check out the Nationwide Series at NASCAR.com
Patriots Pumps 200
This year marks the 32nd appearance by the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards at MIS, with Chris Buescher on hand to defend his 2012 win. At 78 wins, Frank Kimmel is one win away from tying Iggy Katona’s all-time win mark in the ARCA Racing Series. Kimmel’s also got more wins at MIS than any other driver entered Friday. He leads the ARCA Racing Series with 1,760 points, followed by Mason Mingus (1,685 points). Tom Hessert, Mason Mitchell and Josh Williams round out the top five.
- Series: ARCA Racing Series
- When: Friday, June 14
- Racetrack: Michigan International Speedway
- Location: Brooklyn, Michigan
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- Watch the race on television: Starting at 5 p.m. Eastern on SPEED
- For More Info: visit the ARCA Racing website
Diamond Cellar Classic
GRAND-AM Road Racing arrives in Mid-Ohio as the opening event of the year, featuring stars like Scott Pruett and Alex Gurney competing in the two hour, 45-minute main event. A total of 13 Daytona Prototypes, 11 Grand Touring cars and three GX entries are scheduled for Saturday’s 4:30 p.m. flag drop.
- Series: GRAND AM
- When: Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15
- Racetrack: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- Location: Lexington, Ohio
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- Watch the race on television: Starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern on SPEED
- For More Info: http://www.grand-am.com/Home.aspx
