Contested over 200 laps on the two-mile (3.2 km) D-shaped oval, it was the 23rd race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Prior to the race, it was announced Kurt Busch remains under medical suspension following his crash during second-round qualifying at Pocono.

Kyle Busch was the fastest in the practice session with a time of 38.138 seconds and a speed of 188.788 mph (303.825 km/h).

two-time Michigan winner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte called the race from the broadcast booth.

Steve Post, Chris Wilner, Dillon Welch and Jason Toy worked pit road for the radio side.