Cup Series teams set for Goodyear tire test at Michigan

Goodyear officials have scheduled tire testing this week at Michigan International Speedway, ahead of the NASCAR race weekend there June 6-8. Three NASCAR Cup Series teams are set for a one-day session Tuesday at the 2-mile track, working to try out softer compounds specific to the Michigan layout and different tire constructions for intermediate-sized -- and intermediate-plus, like Michigan -- circuits. The introduction of softer race-ready rubber is part of a recent industry-wide push toward more advanced wear and tire-management strategies. RELATED: Cup Series schedule | Info: All about Michigan  As typical for Goodyear tests, one team from each of the three Cup Series manufacturers will be represented. Scheduled to participate are:

• No. 17 RFK Racing Ford and driver Chris Buescher
• No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and driver Ty Gibbs
• No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet and driver Daniel Suárez

The Cup Series makes its annual trip to the Great Lakes State for the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, June 8 (2 p.m. ET, Prime Video, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). NASCAR's premier tour will share the weekend bill with the Craftsman Truck Series on Saturday, June 7 and the ARCA Menards Series on Friday, June 6.