BATTLE CREEK, MI – FireKeepers Casino Hotel has extended its partnership with Michigan International Speedway, continuing as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR Cup Series race, the FireKeepers Casino 400.
“FireKeepers delivers rewarding experiences and exhilarating thrills every day,” said Frank Tecumseh, CEO of 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.”
The 11th running of the FireKeepers Casino 400 is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, won last year’s race and will be looking for his fourth Cup Series win at Michigan International Speedway, and his second in a row.
“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.”
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.
