Chase Briscoe Secures Third Consecutive NASCAR Pole at Michigan

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400, a crucial 400-mile race impacting playoff seeding and the In-Season Challenge. Chase Briscoe secured his third consecutive pole position with a lap time of 36.826 seconds, marking his fourth pole of the 2025 season, followed by Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin in the top starting positions. The race, set for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET and streamed live on Amazon Prime, features a competitive field including Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace, and Michigan native Brad Keselowski, who is seeking a home track win. This event is part of a NASCAR weekend that also includes the Truck Series race and highlights the series' blend of traditional oval racing with international road course events. Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph will serve as grand marshal, while country artist Nate Smith will perform pre-race. The FireKeepers Casino 400 promises bold racing strategies on Michigan's fast, wide track with potential for dramatic fuel gambles and last-lap moves.