Michigan International Speedway boasts a proud 40-year history of hosting America's best racing action on its 1,400-plus acres in the scenic Irish Hills. With 18 degree banking and 73-foot wide sweeping turns, Michigan International Speedway provides drivers with three and four grooves to run around the two-mile speedway.
Michigan is now one of the fastest tracks in NASCAR due to its wide, sweeping corners and long straightaways; typical qualifying speeds are in excess of 190 mph and corner entry speeds easily exceed 200.
The 2008 season will feature a new scoreboard, improved turn one seating, 300 new campsites in the Graves Farm Campground with electric hookups and new way-finding signage around the MIS property.
MIS is expected to host over half a million fans during its two race weekends in 2008. The crowds will join live television and radio audiences for five races featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the ARCA RE/MAX Series.
In addition to racing, Michigan International Speedway has become known for its Saturday night concerts. From rock bans to country music stars and everything in between, concerts at Michigan International Speedway draw thousands every Saturday night during a NASCAR weekend.
Michigan International Speedway is located on U.S. Highway 12 in Brooklyn, Michigan, one mile west of M-50.
18 miles southeast of Jackson, Michigan
38 miles from U.S. 23 and I-94
55 miles from I-96 Interchange at Lansing, Michigan
58 miles from I-75 Interchange at Toledo, Ohio
67 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan
INBOUND DIRECTIONS
SUNDAY ONLY: Pattern goes into effect at 6:00 a.m. Michigan International Speedway works with local and state law enforcement officials to facilitate traffic flow to the Speedway. Familiarize yourself with our traffic patterns and select the appropriate route to enter the Speedway. Note: Your exit route will be determined by your parking location. Key roadways leading to the Speedway (U.S.12, M-50 and Vicary/Taylor Road) will be ONE-WAY in and out of the Speedway on race days. Use all designated lanes. Please be patient and courteous to all law enforcement officers and your fellow motorists.
IF YOU HAVE A PARKING PASS, IT IS IMPERATIVE YOU HANG IT FROM YOUR REARVIEW MIRROR BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE SPEEDWAY
M-50 SOUTHBOUND: M-50 will become two lanes south of Wampler's Lake Rd. (M- 124). M-50 traffic will enter the M-50 Gate on the east side of the track or Gate 121 depending on the traffic volume, race traffic will not be allowed to continue southbound past the M-50 entrance. NORTHBOUND:M-50 traffic will be directed west on to U.S. 12 and must use Gate 101. Race traffic will not be allowed to continue northbound on M-50 past U.S. 12. U.S. 127 SOUTHBOUND: Race traffic will be directed east onto Vicary/Taylor Rd. with the exception of guests with parking credentials and charter buses. Depending on traffic volume, traffic may be directed to use M-50. Credential holders and charter buses will proceed to U.S. 12 eastbound. NORTHBOUND: Traffic north on U.S. 127 will use U.S. 12 eastbound to enter the track.
U.S. 12 WESTBOUND: U.S.12 will become one-way at M-50. Use all lanes. All westbound U.S. 12 traffic will be directed in to Gate 8. Buses and vehicles with parking credentials should use the center lane. You will be directed to your designated parking area once you enter the property. Those needing to pick-up credentials will be directed to the credential office. EASTBOUND: U.S. 12 eastbound will be one-way from U.S. 127 to the Speedway. Two lanes start at U.S. 127, with third lane starting at Round Lake Hwy. The left two lanes will enter Gates 11E and 11W. The right lane will enter Gate 10. Vehicles with parking credentials should use the right lane. Those needing to pick up credentials at the credential office should enter through Gate 10.
TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OUTBOUND DIRECTIONS
SUNDAY ONLY: Pattern goes into effect with 50 laps remaining. To help keep traffic moving, please remember to use all lanes available. Be aware of which roads are one-way.
M-50 GATE Due to construction on M-50 in Brooklyn, all traffic will be directed north on M-50 to Monroe Pike. Monroe Pike is a two-way street. Signs will direct you to I-94.
GATE 8 Use both lanes when exiting Gate 8. All traffic leaving Gate 8 will be directed eastbound on U.S. 12, which will be one-way. The two lanes will merge to one shortly after M-50. To head west, turn right on Onsted Hwy. And use westbound U.S. 223.
GATE 101, MAIN GATE All traffic leaving Gate 101 and the Main Gate will be directed east on U.S. 12 and will turn right (south) on M-50. To head west, turn right on Onsted Hwy. And use westbound U.S. 223.
GATE 1, GATE 2, GATE 10, GATE 11, TUNNEL GATE All traffic exiting gates 1, 2, 10, and the Tunnel will be directed south on Brooklyn Hwy. to U.S. 12, where they will be directed westbound. Vehicles exiting Gates 11E and 11W will be directed west on U.S. 12. To head east, turn left at Round Lake Hwy., and use U.S. 223 east (see map on next page). All remaining traffic should follow U.S. 12.
GATE 3 Traffic leaving Gate 3 will use Vicary/Taylor Rd. west to U.S. 127. As U.S. 12 clears, some traffic may be sent south on Brooklyn Hwy. to westbound U.S. 12.
GATE 4 One lane exiting southbound on Brooklyn Hwy. to Vicary/Taylor Road westbound to U.S. 127. As traffic on M-50 clears, one lane may be sent northbound on Brooklyn Hwy. to M-50.
GATE 121 North on Brooklyn Hwy. to M-50 and north through Brooklyn to U.S. 127. NOTE: Gate 9 will be closed for outbound traffic
TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Parking Gates Open At:
8:00 a.m. Friday
7:00 a.m. Saturday
6:00 a.m. Sunday Day parking on MIS property is free of charge. Overnight parking in these lots is not permitted. Vehicles are subject to being towed at owner's expense.
PARKING LOT LOCATIONS
BEHIND CENTER GRANDSTAND - Lots 1,2 & 3 Accessed off the east side of Brooklyn Highway at Gates 1,2 and 3. Lot 3 access on Sundays is Gate 3 off Vicary Road.
NORTH LOT - Lot 4 Accessed off Brooklyn Highway at Gate 4. Sunday access is off Vicary Road.
EAST LOTS - Lots 6 & 7 Accessed off M-50.
EAST LOTS ¿ Lots 8 & 9 Accessed off U.S.12 at Gate 8.
WATER TOWER LOT ¿ Lot 10 Accessed off Brooklyn Highway at Gate 10.
WEST LOT ¿ Lot 11 On the corner of U.S.12 at Gates 11E and 11W.
WEST LOT- Lot 12 Accessed off of Brooklyn Highway at Gate 121.
EAST LOT- Lot 14 Access off U.S.12 from northbound M-50 at Gate 101.
RESERVED PARKING Lots designated as "Reserved Parking" require a special parking pass that allows access to these restricted areas. These passes are not available for purchase.
BUS PARKING Available in all lots. Buses will be directed to the bus area upon entering parking lots.
MOTORCYCLE PARKING Available in all lots. Motorcycles will be directed to the motorcycle area upon entering parking lots.
TRAMS MIS trams provide free transportation from perimeter parking lots to north and south drop off locations. During peak periods delays may occur. Tram service is subject to change. Check with a Guest Services Ambassador at any Information Tent for additional information.
