Michigan native Brad Keselowski won the pole for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400. The dramatics continued to build throughout qualifying on Friday as Keselowski loomed.
Brad Keselowski was the last driver to qualify for the Consumers Energy 400. He patiently watched every driver lay down a fast lap. As speeds continued to get faster at the end of qualifying, it was Keselowski who proved to be the fastest of all. Keselowski topped the charts with a speed of 190.471 MPH.
“I think the track was in really good shape,. I don’t know if there was anything that really favored up, mostly it was just the team doing a great job with the preparation and executing a flawless lap driving the car. Most of the credit goes to my team for sure.”
It is the second time Keselowski has won the pole at Michigan International Speedway with his first being in August of 2017
Kevin Harvick will start second followed by William Byron, Alex Bowman and Clint Bowyer. Joey Logano held the top spot for the first half of qualifying, but he will start the race ninth. Logano started on the pole for the FireKeepers Casino 400 in June and won the race.
“It was a good day for our Mobil 1 Ford Mustang,” Harvick said. “Track position is really important everywhere we go. Coming to Michigan it is of the utmost importance so this is a really good start to the weekend for us.”
The green flag to the Consumers Energy 400 flies at 3 p.m. on Aug. 11 on NBCSports with Keselowski leading the field.
Tickets to the Consumers Energy 400 on Aug. 11 and the Corrigan Oil 200 on Aug. 10 can be purchased at www.mispeedway.com. Fans can find the perfect campsite for their families and friends in any of the different campgrounds at the track starting at $130. Fans can purchase tickets and campsites at www.mispeedway.com or by calling 888-905-7223.
Children 12 and under are admitted free on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, children 12 and under tickets start at $15. Children 12 and under can attend three days of NASCAR action for just $15, ensuring families a weekend of fun at affordable prices.
Any guest who purchases a 12 and under ticket will automatically receive a free kids Pit and Driver Introduction Pass courtesy of Henry Ford Health System. Kids can experience pit road on Sunday morning, sign the start/finish line and view the cars and teams up close on race day. Kids will also have access to pre-race ceremonies, including driver introductions.
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is NASCAR’s fastest racetrack. It has been the love of NASCAR racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike for 50 years.
PHOTO: Michigan native Brad Keselowski won the pole to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 with a speed of 190.471 MPH.
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2019 Michigan International Speedway Schedule
Saturday, Aug. 10 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Corrigan Oil 200
Sunday, Aug. 11 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400
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