Date: June 11-13
NASCAR Weekend
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It's the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.
MIS, 12626 U.S. Highway 12, Brooklyn, MI 49230-9068
Phone: (800) 354-1010 | Web site:
www.mispeedway.com
- While at the NASCAR Nationwide 250 & Sprint Cup 400, visit other nearby attractions and activities that car-lovers and their families enjoy.
- Cadillac & LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center, Dexter
Research and reading room for Cadillac owners manuals, advertising, technical information from 1902 to 2008; 5 cars on display.
- Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson
Discover how this "car parts" town almost made the Big League.
- Michigan Fire House Museum, Ypsilanti
Why do so many children want to be fireman when they grow up? The cool trucks, of course
- Walker Tavern, Brooklyn
Walk in the footsteps of Michigan history
- Ye Old Carriage Shop, Jackson
Long before it was just the Big Three, there were more than 240 small auto manufacturers throughout the state -- over 20 of which originated in Jackson.
- Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, Ypsilanti
Just what is the famous Hudson Hornet? Come visit this unique museum to discover the stories of Hudson, Tucker, and Corvair.
- While at the NASCAR Nationwide 250 & Sprint Cup 400, visit other nearby attractions and activities that car-lovers and their families enjoy.
- 8/11-15/2009 | Back to the Bricks Cruise Weekend, Flint
Last year, the Back to the Bricks attracted a record-breaking 20,000 cars.
- 8/13/2009 | Depot Town Cruise Nights, Ypsilanti
Depot Town rocks on Thursday evenings during Cruise Nights (from early June to mid September); hundreds stroll along East Cross St. to check out the wonderful old cars.
- 8/15/2009 | Woodward Dream Cruise
It's the world's largest one-day celebration of classic car culture.
- While at the NASCAR Nationwide 250 & Sprint Cup 400, visit other nearby attractions and activities that car-lovers and their families enjoy.
- Spark of Creativity Tour: Automotive Innovators and Entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan
Jackson, Brooklyn and Irish Hills area traveling along U.S. 12
- US 12/Michigan Avenue Driving Tour
A rich historic character offering the traveling motorist an opportunity to view many historic, cultural and recreational assets along this 209 mile east-west corridor.
- While at the NASCAR Nationwide 250 & Sprint Cup 400, visit other nearby attractions and activities that car-lovers and their families enjoy.
- Haab's, Ypsilanti
An Ypsilanti tradition, Haab's was established in 1934 by Oscar and Otto Haab. Their commitment to fresh, quality ingredients, served in a simple manner continues today.
- Irish Hills Dairy Bar, Onsted
What goes better with ice cream than a choice of more than 50 toppings?
- Sidetrack's Bar & Grill, Ypsilanti
Located across from the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum in Ypsilanti's Depot Town. Rated as one of the top 20 burgers in the U.S. by GQ Magazine.
- The Clinton Inn, Clinton
Step back in time to the era of stage coaches as you enjoy good food and lodging in this inn along historic US12
- Yesterday's Collection, Ann Arbor
Looking for that special auto souvenir? Yesterday's is the place for you
