For the first time in company history, Carfax will serve as the title sponsor for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Carfax will also sponsor the CARFAX 250 Nationwide Series race at the track to kick off the “Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend” at Michigan International Speedway.

The CARFAX 250 on August 15, and the CARFAX 400 on August 16 also marks the first time that Michigan has had the same organization sponsor both NASCAR sanctioned events in the same weekend.

“This extended relationship with Carfax demonstrates the strength of MIS and Carfax,” Michigan International Raceway President, Roger Curtis said. “Carfax is a proven and trusted leader in providing vehicle history reports to consumers, but now has the entitlement rights to an entire weekend of NASCAR racing at one of the premier speedways in the country. Race fans will have a spectacular time at MIS during the Show Me the Carfax Race Weekend.”

With Carfax sponsoring the race in the backyard of the country’s biggest automobile companies, the sponsor is doing its best to support the struggling industry.

“We can’t wait to drop the green flag on the Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend,” said Dick Raines, president of Carfax. “The CARFAX 400 is a natural extension of our relationship with MIS. The staff at Michigan is second-to-none and the fans bring an energy and excitement to this venue that makes it the perfect setting for these races. We join our dealer customers in welcoming everyone to MIS for a history-making weekend of NASCAR racing.”

Tickets for the “Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend” can be purchased by calling 1-800-354-1010 or visiting www.MISpeedway.com.

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