BROOKLYN, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan State University coaches Tom Izzo and Mel Tucker will serve as co-Grand Marshals for the upcoming race at Michigan International Speedway (MIS).

Michigan International Speedway announced that the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 is the biggest event of the year at the racetrack. The race takes place on Aug. 7 at 3 p.m.

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Part of Tucker’s and Izzo’s job will be to give the “Drivers, Start Your Engines” command.

The coaches will be the guests of Zeigler Auto group, a sponsor of Josh Bilicki’s Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.

As part of the event Bilicki’s No. 77 car will be decked out in green and white MSU colors.