Smith headlines the Busch Light Summer Music Series at MIS on June 8
BROOKLYN, MICH. (March 12, 2025) – Michigan International Speedway announced today that multi-platinum country artist Nate Smith will perform prior to the FireKeepers Casino 400 this summer. Smith headlines the Busch Light Summer Music Series at MIS on June 8.
“The Busch Light Summer Music Series is going to be a great addition to the lineup of events for our June race weekend and Nate Smith will put on an incredible show for fans at Michigan International Speedway this summer,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “Nate’s electrifying energy and chart-topping hits will set the tone for a jam-packed race weekend, bringing fans together for a celebration of motorsports and music in the Irish Hills.”
Country vocal powerhouse, Smith will perform his biggest hits for race fans prior to the FireKeepers Casino 400 at MIS on Sunday, June 8. Smith has numerous multi-week No. 1 records including “Whiskey on You,” “World on Fire,” and “Bulletproof.” Smith has accumulated over 2 billion career streams, accumulated multiple gold and platinum records, sold-out shows across the U.S. and received nominations from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, and iHeart Radio Awards for Best New Artist.
In 2024, Smith had a dominant year receiving the award for ACM New Male Artist of the Year, Billboard’s Rookie of the Year and Amazon’s Breakthrough Country Artist. His sophomore album, California Gold, debuted Top 15 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart and features collaborations with Avril Lavigne and Alesso, His current release, “Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend” featuring Hardy is out now and Smith is set to hit the road this summer on Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle Tour.
Smith serves as the second event in the Busch Light Summer Music Series at MIS in June. Prior to his performance, GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist ERNEST will perform at Texas Motor Speedway on May 4. Zac Brown Band, the multi-platinum southern rock group, will perform as part of pre-race festivities at the Chicago Street Race on July 6. The performances at Texas Motor Speedway, Michigan International Speedway and the Chicago Street Race will be the first of three of five full-length concerts at NASCAR races throughout the country as part of the first-ever Busch Light Summer Music Series.
The June race weekend at Michigan International Speedway begins with the ARCA Menards Series Henry Ford Health 200 on Friday, June 6, followed by the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 200 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics on Saturday, June 7. The NASCAR Cup Series will cap off the weekend’s action with the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, June 8.
Tickets are available for purchase via phone at 888-905-7223 or online at mispeedway.com.
Fans can view the full 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule and purchase tickets at nascar.com/tickets, and can stay connected to Michigan International Speedway on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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 Faster Horses Festival and 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 Xfinity 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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Source: Michigan International Speedway | NASCAR Communications
