The New Holland 250 is a
NASCAR Xfinity Series race that takes place at
Michigan International Speedway
Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is a moderate-banked D-shaped speedway located off U.S. Highway 12 on more than approximately south of the village of Brooklyn, in the scenic Irish Hills area of southeastern Michigan. The track ...
. First held in 1992, the race was a event from its inception through 1999, and was extended to 250 miles starting with the 2000 race, it is held the day before the
NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400
The NASCAR Cup Series has held stock car races annually at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan since 1969. Traditionally, the track held two Cup Series races, one in June, around Father's Day weekend and another in August. The A ...
.
The 2007 Carfax 250 was the first-ever
carbon neutral
Carbon neutrality is a state of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions. This can be achieved by balancing emissions of carbon dioxide with its removal (often through carbon offsetting) or by eliminating emissions from society (the transition to the "p ...
stock car event. Through partnerships with
The Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund is a U.S. nonprofit organization with a dual charter to pursue environmental preservation and economic development. From 2008–2018, it has placed more than 500,000 acres under conservation management through a program wh ...
and
Carbonfund.org, Carfax
offset all
carbon emission
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s generated by the race, including carbon emissions from fans attending the race.
Past winners
Notes
*1995: Mark Martin declared winner after
Dale Jarrett
Dale Arnold Jarrett (born November 26, 1956) is a former American race car driver and current commentator for NBC. He is best known for winning the Daytona 500 three times (in 1993, 1996, and 2000) and winning the NASCAR Winston Cup Series champi ...
was disqualified due to an unapproved engine part.
*2003 and 2018: Races shortened due to rain.
*2006 and 2021: Race extended due to
NASCAR overtime. In 2021, it took three attempts.
*2020: Race cancelled due to schedule changes resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic
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. Moved to Richmond Raceway
Multiple winners (drivers)
Multiple winners (teams)
Manufacturer wins
References
External links
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1992 establishments in Michigan
NASCAR Xfinity Series races
Recurring sporting events established in 1992
Annual sporting events in the United States
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