AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. for the 2016 Pure Michigan 400. In this gallery, look for photos from the pre-race ceremonies on the 2-mile, oval-shaped track in the Irish Hills area. The green flag is scheduled to drop at 2 p.m. ET (weather permitting). You can watch the Pure Michigan 400 LIVE on NBCSN. Check back on this page for new photos throughout the day.
A bird’s eye view of the infield area
Sam Hornish Jr. being interviewed by SiriusXM
Martin Truex Jr. signing autographs
Alex Bowman’s No. 88 car is being pushed
Pure Michigan 400 trophies
Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48
Cars lined up along pit road
Red carpet for drivers
Fans waiting for autographs
NBC Sports broadcast from pit road
Penske Racing Team Owner Roger Penske
He was getting ready to be interviewed by NBCSN
Joey Logano’s No. 22 car
Matt Kenseth’s No. 20 car
MIS President Roger Curtis
Getting ready for the pre-race ceremony
A row of Chevrolet Silverados with flags
The start-finish line at MIS
Fans signing it prior to the beginning of the race
Michigan Lottery winner
MIS President Roger Curtis greeting fans
MIS Fan Rewards winners
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley (pictured left)
Actor Jake Short (pictured right)
Jason Hall from Slow Roll Detroit
Jeffrey Earnhardt starts in 40th
Reed Sorenson begins in 39th
Josh Wise starts in 38th
Cole Whitt begins in 37th
Michael Annett starts in 36th
San Hornish Jr. began in 35th
Matt DiBenedetto started 34th
Landon Cassill began in 33rd
David Ragan started 32nd
Regan Smith began in 31st
Brian Scott started in 30th
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. began in 29th
Casey Mears started in 28th
Clint Bowyer began in 27th
Aric Almirola and his son
AJ Allmendinger started in 25th
Trevor Bayne began in 24th
Danica Patrick started in 23rd
Patrick shaking hands with race fans
Greg Biffle began in 22nd
Biffle shaking hands with race fans
Chris Buescher started in 22nd
He shook hands with fans also
Paul Menard began in 20th
Kurt Busch started in 19th
Busch shaking hands with fans
Brad Keselowski began in 18th
He shook hands with fans
Austin Dillson started in 17th
Kyle Busch began in 16th
Tony Stewart started in 15th
Tony Stewart and Roger Curtis
Martin Truex Jr. started in 14th
Matt Kenseth began in 13th
Kyle Larson began in 12th
Kasey Kahne started in 11th
Ryan Newman began in 10th
Carl Edwards started in 9th
Jamie McMurray began in 8th
Ryan Blaney started in 7th
Alex Bowman began in 6th
Pole Winner Joey Logano
He chatted with Mrs. Sprint Cup
At a glance Where: Michigan International Speedway, a 2-mile track in Brooklyn, Michigan. Green flag: 2:15:40 p.m. ET Competition caution:: On or around Lap 20 TV/Radio: NBCSN, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Forecast: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms before 2 p.m., high of 84 degrees. Race distance: 200 laps, 400 miles. Pit road speed: 55 mph. Caution car speed: 65 mph. Grand marshal: Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill National anthem: U.S. Army Chorus Quartet
