NASCAR Rolls Into Brooklyn, Michigan This Weekend -
Here's How To Prepare For The Races
This weekend NASCAR rolls into Brooklyn, Michigan for a weekend of stock car racing in Irish Hills with two big races. Saturday the 16th Michigan International Speedway welcomes the Camping World Truck Series for the Careers for Veterans 200 at 12:30 PM. Then the green flag drops on the Sprint Cup Pure Michigan 400 at 1 PM on Sunday the 17th.
A detailed rundown on the weekend will follow, but first, directions to the Speedway from the Detroit Metro Area:
Michigan International Speedway is location on Highway 12 in Brooklyn, Michigan, just 67 miles southwest of Detroit.
Options to get there include taking I-94 westbound to US-12 out to the speedway being the most direct route. Other options include I-94 WB to M-52 southbound in Chelsea, to US-12 westbound in Clinton. Another route is to take I-94 WB to Ypsilanti, then hop on US-23 southbound and then get on M-50 westbound in Dundee and follow that out to Brooklyn.
Southbound M-50 will become two lanes south of Wampler’s Lake Rd. (M-124). M-50 traffic will park in Lots 6/7 on the east side of the track or Lot 12 depending on 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 US-12 and must use Lot 14.
US-127 southbound traffic will be directed east on to 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 US-12 eastbound.
US-127 northbound traffic will use U.S. 12 eastbound to enter the track.
US-12 westbound will become one-way at M-50. Use all lanes. All westbound US-12 traffic will be directed in to Lots 8/9. 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.
US-12 eastbound will be one-way from US-127 to the Speedway. Two lanes start at US-127, with third lane starting at Round Lake Hwy. The left two lanes will enter Lot 11. The right lane will enter Lot 10. Vehicles with parking credentials should use the right lane. Those needing to pick-up credentials at the credential office should enter through Lot 10. Day parking at MIS is free of charge, but please follow the attendant’s directions.
There is no charge for parking at MIS with the lots opening at 8 AM on Friday the 15th, gates at MIS open at 10 AM, then Sprint Cup Series practice at noon, Camping World Truck Series practices at 1:40 PM and again at 3 PM with Spring Cup qualifying at 4:35 PM.
Saturday the 16th parking lots open at 7 AM, gates open at 8 AM with Sprint Cup Series practice at 8:30 AM, Camping World Truck Series qualifying at 9:35 AM, Spring Cup Series practice at 11 AM and then at noon Pre-Race activities and driver introductions for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race Careers for Veterans 200 Presented by The Cooper Standard Foundation and Brad Keselowski's Checkered Flag Foundation, with the race starting at 12:30 PM.
Sunday the 17th expect bigger crowds as the parking lots open at 6 AM, and day parking at MIS is free. Gates open to the public at 8 AM, pre-race activities and driver introductions start at 12:30 and then at 1 PM the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Pure Michigan 400 starts.
After the race the following pattern will go into effect with 50 laps remaining in the race on Sunday:
From M-50 all traffic will be directed north on M-50 to Monroe Pike. Monroe Pike is a one-way street. Signs will direct you to I-94.
Coming out of LOT 8 use both lanes when exiting Lot 8. All traffic leaving Lot 8 will be directed eastbound on US-12 (There will be two lanes eastbound on US-12 to M-52) . To head west, turn right on Onsted Highway and use westbound US-223.
All traffic leaving Lot 14 and the Main Gate will be directed east on US-12 and will turn right (south) on M-50. M-50 is two lanes, one-way to Onsted Highway. To head west, turn right on Onsted Highway and use westbound U.S. 223.
All traffic exiting Lot 10 will be directed south on Brooklyn Highway. to US-12, where they will be directed westbound. Vehicles exiting Lot 11 will be directed west on US-12. To head east, turn left at Round Lake Hwy., and use U.S. 223 east. All remaining traffic should follow U.S. 12.
Traffic leaving Gate 3 will use Vicary/ Taylor Rd. west to US-127. As US-12 clears, some traffic may be sent south on Brooklyn Highway to westbound US-12. All Traffic must go northbound at US-127.
One lane exiting southbound on Brooklyn Highway to Vicary/Taylor Road westbound to US-27. As traffic on M-50 clears, one lane may be sent northbound on Brooklyn Highway to M-50. All traffic must go northbound at US-127.
Leaving Lot 12 use North on Brooklyn Highway to M-50 and north through Brooklyn to US-127. M-50 from Brooklyn to Napoleon one-way.
NOTE: MDOT and the Michigan State Police have approved the use of the 12’ paved shoulder for Northbound traffic on US-127 from Vicary Road post race. Gate 9 will be closed for outbound traffic.
TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Be patient and courteous to all law enforcement officers and your fellow motorists.
Please remember your parking location – it will determine your exit route.
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