Michigan State Fairgrounds
Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit, MI.
Michigan State Fairgrounds is a 1 mile Oval. It falls in the category of Short Track (an oval racetrack that is 1 mile or less in length.).
The first NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan State Fairgrounds was in 1951 and the last Cup Series race was in 1952.
| TOP 10 POLE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Teague | 1 |
| 1 | Dick Rathman | 1 |
| RACE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Thompson | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Flock | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Michigan State Fairgrounds
| Date | Race Name | Winner (#) | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-29-52 | Motor City 250 | Tim Flock | 16 | Hudson | 0/0 | 4 |
| 08-12-51 | Motor City 250 | Tommy Thompson | 5 | Chrysler | 5/0 | 14 |
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Michigan State Fairgrounds Track Facts
- Track Length: 1 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: Motor City 250 on 08-12-1951
- Last Race: Motor City 250 on 06-29-1952
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 2
- Qualifying Record: Dick Rathman, 70.230 mph on 06-29-1952
- Race Record: Tim Flock (1951 Hudson) 59.908 mph on 06-29-1952
- Largest Purse: $11,675 for the Motor City 250 on 06-29-1952
- Most Cautions: 5 at the Motor City 250 on 08-12-1951
- Most Caution Laps: 0 at the Motor City 250 on 08-12-1951
- Least Cautions: 5 at the Motor City 250 on 08-12-1951
- Least Caution Laps: 0 at the Motor City 250 on 08-12-1951
- Most Lead Changes: 14 at the Motor City 250 on 08-12-1951
- Least Lead Changes: 4 at the Motor City 250 on 06-29-1952
- Most Wins: 1 - Tommy Thompson
- Most Poles: 1 - Marshall Teague
- Most Top Fives: 1 - Pat Kirkwood
- Most Top Tens: 1 - Pat Kirkwood
