We strive for accuracy and fairness. In 2000 10,800seats were added via a turn 3 grandstand bringing the speedway to its current capacity. From 1996 to 2000, the track was referred to as Michigan Speedway. Changing the day will navigate the page to that given day in history. "It's absolutely tragic,"Lenawee County SheriffTroy Bevier said. Groundbreaking took place on September 28, 1967. Fernandezs car hit the wall going upwards of 200 mph. This list shows NASCAR Cup Series fatalities. CART (later known as Champ Car) was an open-wheel racing circuit created in the late 1970s by racing team owners frustrated with the direction of the existing United States Automobile Club (USAC). "And we would caution anybody to make sure if they are using a generator if it's camping or if your power goes out it is in a well-ventilated area.". [8] The track also hosts concerts in conjunction with its race weekends. Her cause of death is unknown at this time. Ray Albert used the name Ray Darney when driving a race car. The U.S. 500, the most prestigious race in the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) series, dissolves into tragedy on July 26, 1998, when three fans are killed and six others wounded by flying debris from a car at Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. The most dangerous NASCAR track for fatalities is the Daytona International Speedway, which saw 8 deaths in the Cup Series between 1965 and 2001. This article lists drivers who have been fatally injured while competing in or in preparation for (testing, practice, qualifying) races sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The 43-year-old contractor died on September 2, 1988, thirteen days after his accident. Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is a 2mi (3.2km) moderate-banked D-shaped speedway located approximately four miles (6.4 km) south of the village of Brooklyn, Michigan, United States. Investigations into the sex crimes stalled or victims declined to push forward. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. History [ edit] The crash effectively ended Ganassi's driving career. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 2021 The Associated Press. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Michigan International Speedway - Products, Competitors, Financials