And just like that, Stage 1 at the NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 is over! Today’s Cup Series race consists of a total of 200 laps, and the first stage comprises 45 laps. Drivers were three cars deep already in today’s Cup Series race before 10 laps were even completed! Chase Briscoe led the start of the race on the pole position today, but William Byron wasted no time coming to pass him early and make his way to first place early in the race.

Chris Buescher owned Stage 1 today, taking the first part of today’s NASCAR race by storm! Buescher originally started in fifth position when the race started. The Goodyear blimp continues to float above the track as fans watch the race continue. Let’s take a look at the top ten drivers from Stage 1:

NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400: Stage 1 Top 10

1. #17 Chris Buescher – Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
2. #24 William Byron – Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
3. #11 Denny Hamlin – Joe Gibbs Racing
4. #19 Chase Briscoe – Joe Gibbs Racing
5. #21 Josh Berry – Wood Brothers Racing Ford
6. #12 Ryan Blaney – Team Penske Ford
7. #5 Kyle Larson – Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
8. #23 Bubba Wallace – 23XI Racing Toyota
9. #8 Kyle Busch – Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
10. #77 Carson Hocevar – No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

On to Stage 2

Buescher snuck right into first almost as fast as Byron had initially taken it from Briscoe. Stage 1 flew by, and Stage 2 is already moving fast. Who will be our top 10 NASCAR drivers at the end of Stage 2? More importantly, who will end up in Victory Lane at the end of today’s race at the Michigan International Speedway? Stay tuned, folks!