Henry Ford Health System 200 to be run on August 7
BROOKLYN, Mich. – The upcoming NASCAR weekend at Michigan International Speedway – August 7-9 – will commence with a familiar name. The weekend-opening NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck race will be sponsored by Henry Ford Health System and will be called the Henry Ford Health System 200. The race, which will be the first of four over the course of three days, will be run on Friday, August 7 at 6:00 pm and will be televised nationally on FS1.
“Henry Ford Health System is proud to be connected to Michigan International Speedway and even prouder to be the 2020 title sponsor for the Henry Ford Health System 200 taking place August 8,” said Paula Autry, Senior Vice President and CEO, Central Market, Henry Ford Health System. “It is unique to have a gem like MIS in our backyard to attract national sports figures and fans from around the U.S. And although the pandemic has limited every speedway’s ability to engage fans, we couldn’t be more impressed with MIS and how they have evolved to put NASCAR fans in the center of the action.”
“Henry Ford Health System not only brings a name that people equate with the state of Michigan but also someone with whom we already have a tremendous partnership,” said Michigan International Speedway President Rick Brenner. “Through this partnership, we teamed to provide our fans tremendous race-day experiences in the past, which we will do again in the future. They have been known as one of the top healthcare providers in the state for many years, and we are excited to have them as an integral part of our upcoming NASCAR weekend.”
In August 2019, the new Infield Care Center at MIS was unveiled as the Henry Ford Health System Infield Care Center. In addition, they were the sponsor of the program which offered Pit Passes for kids 12 & under.
About Henry Ford Health System:
Under the leadership of President and CEO Wright L. Lassiter, III, Henry Ford Health System is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail.
Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network.
Henry Ford is also one of the region’s major academic medical centers, receiving more than $90 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians.
About Michigan International Speedway:
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is NASCAR’s fastest racetrack. It has been the love of NASCAR racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike for nearly 50 years.
Source: Michigan International Speedway
