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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 |
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
