Michigan 101: Qualifying format, TV times, tire info and more

The FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday (3 p.m. ET) is one of the final four races to qualify for the playoffs. The 2-mile oval at Michigan International Speedway might present higher chances for a new winner.

NASCAR Cup Series teams practice on Saturday afternoon (12:35 p.m. ET, NBC Sports App, MRN Radio). The 37-car field is split into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group will get 15 minutes of practice before qualifying (1:20 p., NBC Sport App and MRn Radio) The fastest five drivers in each group advance to the second round.

Kevin Harvick is on a 65-race winless streak. He has won three of the past four races at Michigan and four of last six. Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott have the longest top-10 finish streak this year. Tyler Reddick won two of five races in the last five weeks. Both Front Row Motorsports cars finished in top 10 at the Indy Road Course.

Goodyear will bring new left- and right-side tires to Michigan for this weekend's activities. Team Penske’s Joey Logano, 23XI Racing”s Bubba Wallace and Richard Childress Racing's Austin Dillon will use them.

Michigan was built in the late 1960s by Larry LoPatin and his racing empire American Raceways Inc. It was designed by Charles Moneypenny, who also designed Daytona International Speedway. Roger Penske purchased the facility in 1973 and it was later acquired by International Speedway Corporation. The track was repaved in 2012.

Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch have only one win each at Michigan International Speedway. Kevin Harvick has four wins in the last six Michigan races and is the favorite at 22-1 odds.

The 2022 Fantasy Live points leaders are Chase Elliott (815), Ryan Blaney (688), and Ross Chastain (681).

NASCAR has partnered with LiveLike to add fan engagement in the NASCAR Mobile App. Log in to the app during the race for polls, quizzes, the cheer meter and more.