Dantonio will give the command of "Start your engines!" live on Fox Sports 1 when the Quicken Loans 400 gets underway.
"I'm both thrilled and honored to have been named grand marshal of the Quicken Loans 400," Dantonio said. "I'm looking forward to witnessing one of the premier events in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. It will be very exciting to visit Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR's fastest track and one of racing's top venues, and experience the race-day atmosphere. MIS is a valuable asset to the state, both in terms of providing a boost to the state's economy as well as great media exposure.