A special thank you goes to Aaron Zeigler for showing his Spartan Pride with the Michigan State University/Zeigler Automotive Chevrolet.' This is a tremendous opportunity for us to represent Michigan State Athletics and our great University at a NASCAR event and in one of auto racing's premier facilities at Michigan International Speedway. 'Getting the chance to be a part of a NASCAR event was a thrill for me in 2010 and it was great to get the first-hand experience of seeing some of the best in their profession up close. 'I'm excited to serve as a co-Grand Marshal for the FireKeepers Casino 400 alongside my good friend and colleague Mel Tucker,' Izzo said.

'Their success and leadership at Michigan State has made them icons in our state and their participation in MIS pre-race activities will further elevate an already great event.'

'We're honored to host Tom Izzo and Mel Tucker as co-Grand Marshals for the FireKeepers Casino 400,' said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. ET and will air on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The FireKeepers Casino 400 starts at 3 p.m. Michigan International Speedway today announced that Michigan State University Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo and Football Head Coach Mel Tucker will serve as co-Grand Marshals for the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 on August 7.Īs part of their responsibilities, the Spartan coaches will give the command 'Drivers, Start Your Engines' to kick off the 200-lap race, the biggest of the year at MIS.

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