Fast Math
20 Years Ago
Grant Sorrell Bold Takes
Michigan International Speedway
2024 Stats
Final Jeopardy
1

Todd Gilliland + Chase Elliott

Todd Gilliland (38) + Chase Elliott (9) = Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47)

1

What company was the presenting sponsor of the NASCAR Cup Series in 2004?

Nextel

1

This driver won at Talladega in the fall, despite Grant thinking he is a dogshit driver.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 

1

What year was ground broke on Michigan International Speedway construction? (3 year grace)

September 1967 


Fun fact: Construction only took 13 months

1

How many drivers won at least 1 Cup Series Race in 2024?

18

1

How many race wins did Hendrick Motorsports have this season?

11 (Larson: 6, Byron: 3, Elliott: 1, Bowman: 1)

1

Zane Smith - Justin Haley* 

*Pre-Driver Swap*

Zane Smith (71) - Justin Haley (51) = Christopher Bell (20)

1

This driver won his first of 2 Daytona 500s in 2004, 10 years before winning his second in 2014. 

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

1

How many Cup Series wins did Kyle Busch have this season?

Zero

1

Along with David Pearson, who owns the record for most wins at Michigan International Speedway with 5.

Kevin Harvick

1

Which Cup Series driver had the most wins in 2024?

Bonus point: How many?

Kyle Larson (6)

1

Michael McDowell + Chase Elliott

Michael McDowell (34) + Chase Elliott (9) = Erik Jones (43)

1

The 2nd race of the season, the Subway 400, was held at which track, which has not hosted a NASCAR event in any series since. 

North Carolina Speedway (Rockingham)

1

This driver beat out Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch by mere inches at Atlanta, only hours after Grant said he would go winless in 2024 and lose his ride.

Daniel Suarez

1

What entity owns Michigan International Speedway?

Bonus point: Who is the current track president?

NASCAR

President: Joe Fowler

1

Who was the 2024 Cup Series Regular Season Champion?

Tyler Reddick

1

(Alex Bowman / Josh Berry) + Denny Hamlin 

(Alex Bowman (48) / Josh Berry (4)) + Denny Hamlin (11) = Bubba Wallace (23)

1

This driver won the 2004 Cup Series Championship, even after losing a tire and narrowly missing the barrels at pit entrance during the Championship Race. 

Bonus point: Who was his team owner?

Kurt Busch

Team Owner: Jack Roush

1

This driver beat Kyle Busch at Daytona, despite Grant's constant slander of this driver's talent.

Harrison Burton

1

Who holds the track record at Michigan International Speedway with a lap time of 34.857 and an average speed of 206.558 MPH.

Jeff Gordon

1

Which Cup Series driver had the most top 10 finishes this season?

Christopher Bell

1

(Chris Buescher x Austin Dillion) - Brad Keselowski

(Chris Buescher (17) x Austin Dillion (3)) - Brad Keselowski (6) = Tyler Reddick (45)

1

Who won Rookie of the Year in 2004?

Kasey Kahne

1

This driver found himself in Victory Lane more times than his teammate this season, despite "always dragging RCR down" - Grant Sorrell

Austin Dillion

1

What is the trophy called that is awarded to the manufacture of the winning Cup Series team at Michigan International Speedway? 

Michigan Heritage Trophy


1

Which drivers led the Xfinity Series and Truck Series in wins this year? (Point per each)

Xfinity: Austin Hill (4)

Truck: Corey Heim (6)