2022 FireKeepers Casino 400
The Race
The 2022 FireKeepers Casino 400 was a NASCAR Cup Series race held on June 11, 2022, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. It was the 17th race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.
The race was won by Kyle Busch of Joe Gibbs Racing. Busch started from the pole position and led 118 of the 200 laps. He held off a late charge from Chase Elliott to win his second race of the season.
The Drivers
The 2022 FireKeepers Casino 400 featured a field of 40 drivers. The following drivers were entered in the race:
- Kyle Busch
- Chase Elliott
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Kevin Harvick
- Joey Logano
- Brad Keselowski
- Denny Hamlin
- William Byron
- Alex Bowman
- Ryan Blaney
- Kurt Busch
- Aric Almirola
- Christopher Bell
- Ross Chastain
- Tyler Reddick
- Austin Dillon
- Daniel Suarez
- Erik Jones
- Bubba Wallace
- Cole Custer
- Justin Haley
- Corey LaJoie
- Michael McDowell
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- Chris Buescher
- Chase Briscoe
- Ty Dillon
- Josh Bilicki
- Cody Ware
- Quin Houff
The Results
The following are the official results of the 2022 FireKeepers Casino 400:
- Kyle Busch
- Chase Elliott
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Kevin Harvick
- Joey Logano
- Brad Keselowski
- Denny Hamlin
- William Byron
- Alex Bowman
- Ryan Blaney
The Highlights
The following are some of the highlights of the 2022 FireKeepers Casino 400:
- Kyle Busch started from the pole position and led 118 of the 200 laps.
- Chase Elliott made a late charge to finish second.
- Martin Truex Jr. finished third.
- Kevin Harvick finished fourth.
- Joey Logano finished fifth.
- Brad Keselowski finished sixth.
- Denny Hamlin finished seventh.
- William Byron finished eighth.
- Alex Bowman finished ninth.
- Ryan Blaney finished tenth.
The Analysis
The 2022 FireKeepers Casino 400 was a close race that came down to the wire. Kyle Busch held off a late charge from Chase Elliott to win his second race of the season. Busch’s win was a big boost for his championship hopes, as he now sits second in the standings, just 10 points behind leader Martin Truex Jr.
The race was also notable for the strong performances of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano. Harvick finished fourth, his best finish of the season, while Logano finished fifth, his second top-five finish of the year.
The 2022 FireKeepers Casino 400 was a thrilling race that left fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. It was a great way to kick off the summer racing season.
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