Champion Spark Plug 400
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| Venue | Michigan International Speedway |
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| Location | Brooklyn, Michigan, United States |
| Corporate sponsor | Pure Michigan |
| First race | 1969 |
| Distance | 400 miles (640 km) |
| Laps | 200 |
| Previous names |
Yankee 600 (1969) Yankee 400 (1970–1972, 1974) Champion Spark Plug 400 (1975–1993) GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 (1994–1996) DeVilbiss 400 (1997) Pepsi 400 Presented by DeVilbiss (1998) Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer (1999–2001) Pepsi 400 Presented by Farmer Jack (2002) GFS Marketplace 400 (2003–2006) 3M Performance 400 (2007) 3M Performance 400 Presented by Bondo (2008) Carfax 400 (2009–2010) |
| Most wins (driver) | David Pearson (5) |
| Most wins (team) | Roush Fenway Racing (7) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (18) |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The Pure Michigan 400 is a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race held annually during the month of August at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan since 1969. The race was not held in 1973 after track owner Roger Penske replaced the race with a Champ car event. The inaugural event was scheduled to be 600 miles (970 km), but was shortened because of inclement weather. Afterward, the race distance was changed to 400 miles (640 km). The event has had numerous companies sponsor the race, including Pepsi and Carfax. It is the second of two NASCAR Cup Series races held annually at Michigan (the first race is held in June).
Overall, 26 different drivers have won the race, with David Pearson holding the record for most victories in the race with five. Pearson won the inaugural event, which was shortened from 600 miles (970 km) to 330 miles (530 km) miles because of rain. Bill Elliott has the record for most consecutive victories, winning three from 1985 to 1987. Ford has the most manufacturers' wins with 16. Matt Kenseth is the most recent winner of the race, winning the event in 2015.
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