Michigan International Speedway to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in 2018
The 50th Anniversary Logo and a photo from the first ever race, a 250 mile Indy Car event won by Ronnie Bucknum, October 13, 1868. (photo: courtesy MIS) Michigan International Speedway is marking its 50th anniversary in 2018 with a season-long celebration. Lawrence H. LoPatin’s vision of building a speedway in Michigan became reality on September 27, 1967 when he broke ground on Michigan International Speedway in Cambridge Township just south of Brooklyn. The Detroit-area land developer designed the facility along with City Engineer Charles Moneypenny, who designed Daytona International Speedway. The inaugural race was a 250-mile open wheel event won by Ronnie Bucknum on Oct. 13, 1968. “The track has a long history and we are planning a season-long celebration to commemorate all the historic moments and great drivers,” track President Rick Brenner said. “Fans will want to stay tuned as we continue to rollout different highlights to showcase the history of our sport and the automobile in Michigan.” Some ways fans can currently enjoy the memories include: · Website – The track will post videos and photos that celebrate the history of the two-mile speedway at www.mispeedway.com/50years. In addition, fans can follow along with a special timeline chronicling…
Cold, Breezy with Light Snow Returning Later in Afternoon
The break from the snow will be brief, as it will move right back into the area this evening. Accumulations tonight will be one to two inches in South Central Michigan. High pressure will build in and bring quiet weather for Tuesday and most of Tuesday night. Light snow will break out once again for Wednesday on the north side of a low moving through the Ohio Valley. Another inch or two of snow is possible from late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Temperatures this week will remain below normal with highs around 20 to the lower 20s and lows in the single digits and teens. Normal highs for this time of year should be up in the lower 30s. Today Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs around 20. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings as low as minus 11 until midday. Tonight Snow. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Lows 10 to 15. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 100 percent. Tuesday Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph until…