Fans can donate a new unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item and take a lap around MIS in their personal vehicle
BROOKLYN, MICH. (Nov. 18, 2025) – Michigan International Speedway will kick off the holiday festivities with the 17th annual MIS Cares Charity Track and Toy Drive event on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:00 am – Noon. Fans are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy in exchange for a drive around the track in their own personal vehicle.
All donations from the event will support local charitable foundations including the St. Mary’s of Good Counsel Parish Food Pantry, Jackson County Toys for Tots, and Lenawee County Toys for Tots.
“We’re ready to kick off the holiday season in just a few weeks and the MIS Cares Charity Track and Toy Drive is the perfect event to start spreading holiday cheer,” said Joe Fowler, Michigan International Speedway President. “It’s important to give back to the community and to play a role in helping make the upcoming holidays special for families in the Irish Hills is what it’s all about.”
Michigan International Speedway Track Laps guidelines include:
- Speed limit of 65 MPH and no passing allowed (Will be enforced).
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be 18 years or older to drive.
- Must be properly insured and be able to show proof of insurance.
- No burnouts anywhere on property.
- You are responsible for ensuring all passengers are properly restrained.
- You must maintain the speed of your group.
- Must stay above the yellow line. Street legal passenger vehicles only. No RV’s, motorcycles, or tractor trailers.
- For safety reasons, Michigan International Speedway officials may refuse track access at their discretion.
- Guests can access the event via the US-12 entrance. If inclement weather prevents driving on the track, a make-up date will be scheduled for a later time.
Nite Lites, Michigan’s largest Christmas Light display, will be held at the track Nov. 21 through Jan. 4. Hours for the five-mile drive-thru display are 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Sunday – Thursday; 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Friday & Saturday. Admission prices are $35 per car/vehicle, limos, motorhomes and minibuses are $50 each, while tour buses are $100. Cash and credit cards are accepted. For more information, go to www.nitelitesshow.com.
Fans can purchase tickets for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at Michigan International Speedway at www.mispeedway.com.
To view the full NASCAR schedule for 2026, please visit www.nascar.com/schedule.
About Michigan International Speedway
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is one of the fastest tracks in NASCAR. The two-mile track – with 18 degrees of banking and 73-feet wide sweeping turns – has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series for more than 50 years. Beyond the on-track action, MIS offers a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment options for fans of all ages. MIS is the largest registered campground in the state of Michigan with nearly 9,000 campsites across 1,400-plus acres. In addition to the annual NASCAR weekend, MIS hosts non-racing events including Nite Lites. For more information, visit mispeedway.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
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