Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia will serve as the grand marshal for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 9, race organizers announced Friday.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race will commence at 2 p.m. on Fox Sports 1. It's the first of two Cup Series races at MIS this year, along with the Consumers Energy 400 on Aug. 11.
“It is a true honor to be named the grand marshal for this year’s FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway,” Patricia said in a news release.