Michigan International Speedway facts for kids
Infield and front stretch grandstand
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| Location | Brooklyn, Michigan |
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| Time zone | GMT−5 |
| Capacity | 119,500 |
| Owner | International Speedway Corp |
| Operator | International Speedway Corp |
| Broke ground | September 28, 1967 |
| Opened | 1968 |
| Construction cost | $4-6 million |
| Architect | Charles Moneypenny |
| Former names | Michigan Speedway (1996-2000) |
| Major events | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 (June) 400 (August) NASCAR Nationwide Series 200 (June) |
| D-shaped oval | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2 mi (3.22 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
| Banking | Turns: 18° |
The Michigan International Speedway (or MIS) is a famous two-mile (3.22 km) long racetrack. It is located near Brooklyn, Michigan, and covers more than 1,400 acres of land. This track is mostly used for exciting NASCAR races.
People sometimes call it the "sister track" of the Texas World Speedway. Building the track began on September 28, 1967. It officially opened on October 13, 1968. The cost to build it was about $4 to $6 million.
About the Track
Michigan International Speedway is known as one of the fastest tracks in NASCAR. This is because it has wide, sweeping corners and very long straight sections. Race cars often reach speeds over 190 mph here. When cars enter the corners, their speeds can even go past 200 mph (about 320 Km/h).
What is NASCAR?
NASCAR stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. It is a very popular type of car racing in the United States. Drivers race special cars that look like regular cars but are built for speed and safety.
Track Design and Features
The track is shaped like a "D" and has four turns. The surface of the track is made of asphalt. The turns have a special slope, called "banking," which is 18 degrees. This banking helps the cars go fast around the corners without losing control.
Images for kids
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Racing action after a restart at the 2014 Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
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Michigan International Speedway's front stretch, view from the infield early on race day.
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Turn 1 at Michigan International Speedway, 2014. The track was repaved in 2012.
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MIS pano 2014 race day
See also
In Spanish: Michigan International Speedway para niños
