Hometown Hero Keselowski Hopes To Notch First MI International Speedway Win

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This weekend, Michigan International Speedway will host a thrilling duo of NASCAR Cup Series races. The excitement commences with the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Saturday.

The upcoming race on Saturday at MIS will consist of 156 laps, spanning a distance of 312 miles. To catch all the action, tune in to NBCSN at 4 p.m. ET for the live broadcast. On Sunday, the Consumers Energy 400 will take place at MIS, with the same race length and a live airing at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

In an effort to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission, NASCAR has decided to eliminate qualifying and practice sessions. Instead, the teams’ placement in the owner standings will be used to randomly determine their qualification for both races.

Harvick, Logano among favorites for FireKeepers Casino 400

NASCAR odds are currently limited to Saturday’s FireKeepers Casino 400, as it is the first of the two races.

According to FanDuel Online Sportsbook, Kevin Harvick is the frontrunner with odds of +420 to win. Following closely behind is Denny Hamlin with odds of +650, and Joey Logano with odds of +700. Michigan native Brad Keselowski, along with Chase Elliott, have odds of +800 to win.

Harvick is regarded as the frontrunner with +400 odds by BetMGM, while Hamlin follows closely behind with +600 odds. Logano, Keselowski, and Martin Truex Jr. share the same odds of +800 each.

Logano emerged as the victor of this race in 2019, an event that usually takes place in early June. This marked his second triumphant FireKeepers Casino 400 experience and his third career win at MIS. Logano is now determined to secure his first victory since March 8, which he achieved at Phoenix Raceway.

Despite being a three-time winner at Michigan over his career, Harvick, the favorite, has yet to secure victory lane in this race.

In 2020, the current leader in points has secured four victories and is currently enjoying an impressive streak of seven consecutive top-five finishes.

Keselowski seeks first win at home track of MIS

Keselowski has had a rather successful 2020 season.

As he prepares to race at his hometown track, the Rochester Hills native, currently holding the second position in the standings, boasts an impressive record of three wins this season.

Despite Keselowski’s strong performance at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), he has been unable to secure his first victory in the Cup Series at the track.

Keselowski’s performance in the past 21 races has been impressive, with an average finish of 12.0 and a driver rating of 97.2. These rankings place him among the top five contenders in this weekend’s race. It is worth noting that his previous three races at MIS resulted in top-six finishes.

Keselowski has gained some momentum for Saturday’s race after clinching a victory in the previous week’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 held in New Hampshire.

After securing the victory, Keselowski and Team Penske reached an agreement on a contract extension, confirming his participation in the No. 2 car for the upcoming 2021 season.

Elliott a top performer in Michigan

Throughout its history, MIS has consistently delivered an abundance of remarkable performances. As the weekend approaches, driver ratings at the track remain impressively high.

Take a glimpse at the leading five ratings at MIS for the upcoming weekend’s field.

• Chase Elliott’s score is 100.4.
• Matt Kenseth has odds of +7,500 on FanDuel and +6,500 on BetMGM, with a rating of 99.8.
• Kevin Harvick achieved a remarkable 99.6 score.
• Joey Logano’s score is 99.3.
• Brad Keselowski’s score is 97.2.

Elliott proves to be a captivating driver for the upcoming weekend. Despite his lack of victories in the past eight races at MIS, he has impressively secured a spot in the top 10 on seven occasions.

He holds the highest driver rating and an impressive average finish of 7.6 in Michigan among all competitors. However, Elliot’s recent track record has been disappointing, with five consecutive races where he failed to secure a top-five finish. Therefore, he is in dire need of a strong performance in Michigan.

Busch, Blaney could surprise at MIS

NASCAR bettors might have another opportunity for a significant payout this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Rarely is a driver of Kyle Busch’s skill level not considered a top contender. In the upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 on Saturday, Busch finds himself just below the favorites. FanDuel sets Busch’s odds at +1,200, while BetMGM places him at +900.

Although Michigan is not considered one of Busch’s top tracks, he has managed to secure a victory at MIS and boasts an impressive driver rating of nearly 90.

It comes as a major shock that Busch has yet to win in 2020. As a two-time series champion, he is in dire need of a boost to his season. His determined approach and strong desire for victory make him an extremely valuable contender for Saturday’s race.

Ryan Blaney is also ranked just below the top favorites for Saturday’s race. FanDuel gives him odds of +1,300, while BetMGM offers odds of +1,000.

Blaney’s driver rating of 92.2 over 10 races in Michigan places him in seventh position within Saturday’s field.

Despite not having won at MIS, Blaney has had a strong performance in 2020. He currently holds the fourth position in the point standings and has secured a victory at Talladega.

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