BROOKLYN, Mich. – It's race day at Michigan International Speedway. Here's a primer to get you prepared.
RACE RUNDOWN:
Today's race will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network, MRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
The race runs 200 laps. Stage 1 ends on Lap 60. Stage 2 ends on Lap 120.
The green flag is scheduled for approximately 3:18 p.m. ET.
STARTING POSITIONS:
Chase Elliott will lead the Hendrick Motorsports team to the green flag from fifth place.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will roll off the grid 19th. Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne qualified in 22nd and 23rd, respectively, but will take the green flag from the rear of the field due to switching to their backup cars following incidents during Saturday's practice session.
HOW PRACTICE WENT:
KEY STAT:
Hendrick Motorsports drivers have led 2,478 laps en route to eight wins, 52 top-five finishes and 96 top-10s in addition to 11 pole positions at Michigan. The organization swept both races at the two-mile oval in 2014, and in each of the past three events at Michigan, Chase Elliott has earned runner-up finishes.