Weather Forecast for Michigan International Speedway’s 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

This weekend, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series steps aside as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck and Cup Series take the reins at Michigan International Speedway. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Brooklyn, Michigan?

• Michigan International Speedway is a long-time staple of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. The track, which is two miles long, serves as a major weekend attraction for manufacturers as it sits close to the operational bases of Chevrolet and Ford.
• The track joined the NASCAR Cup Series schedule in 1969 and has maintained one to two races a season since 1974. The Truck Series has maintained its own history at the track, with sporadic stretches since 1999, including its most recent at the track, which began last season after four years away.
• Michigan hosted one of the series most rescheduled races, with storms delaying the finish of the 2024 Cup Series race to Monday after a start on Sunday.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times ET (Local)

Saturday, June 6: Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 presented by Precision Vehicle Logistics | 1:30 PM on FS1

Before the Truck Series Race (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 84°F at 1:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 22% Chance at 1:00 PM
• Wind: 6 to 8 MPH

During the Truck Series Race (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 86°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 22% Chance
• Wind: 7 to 8 MPH

After the Truck Series Race (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 86°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 22% Chance from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Wind: 5 to 7 MPH

Sunday, June 7: Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 | 3:00 PM on Prime Video

Before the Cup Series Race (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 86°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 56% Chance at 1:00 PM
• Wind: 7 to 8 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 86°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 56% Chance from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Wind: 5 to 8 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 82°F
• Precipitation Chance: 20% Chance
• Wind: 3 to 5 MPH

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.