Archive for the ‘MIS/NASCAR’ Category

MIS president finds life path on racetrack

By Ryan Fowler on Friday, August 7th, 2009

It’s a late summer evening in Wilmington, N.C., circa 1991.
Roger Curtis once again sits…

Down economy not expected to slow fans

By Brandi Barhite on Friday, August 7th, 2009

ck of fans expected to show up for the NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup series…

Sponsors keep NASCAR wheels spinning for fans

By Matt Sussman on Friday, August 7th, 2009

What exactly are the cogs that make NASCAR run? Dedicated mechanics, intuitive crew chiefs, nimble…

MIS to host largest blood drive in Great Lakes region

By Caitlin McGlade on Friday, August 7th, 2009

The race is on to donate blood at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) track for…

Johnson clunks along, hopes for win at MIS

By Dave Woolford on Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Jimmie Johnson was to park his No. 48 Chevy on the White House lawn on…

Hendricks oversees racetrack safety

By David Steffen on Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Combine cars, gasoline, the occasional spark and high speeds, and the situation at Michigan International…

MIS ready for race weekend

By Nicholas Huenefeld on Friday, June 5th, 2009

Michigan International Speedway’s (MIS) first big racing weekend of the season will kick off with…

NASCAR: A swing and a MIS

By Ryan Fowler on Friday, June 5th, 2009

Without warning, it washes over you. The roar of the engines, the scent of burning…

Toledo native discovers NASCAR is worth a look

By Brandi Barhite on Friday, June 5th, 2009

Nick Covill no longer makes Toledo his home, but the Glass City is still his…

Refreshment options expanding at MIS

By Nicholas Huenefeld on Friday, June 5th, 2009

Concession options are expanding at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), in addition to beacoming more affordable.…