The 2010 Carfax 400 was a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race that took place on August 22, 2010, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, United States. The event was contested over 200 laps on the 2.0‑mile (3.22 km) D‑shaped oval, covering a total distance of 400 miles (643.7 km). It was the twenty‑first race of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
Race details
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | August 22, 2010 |
| Venue | Michigan International Speedway |
| Track length | 2.0 mi (3.22 km) |
| Scheduled distance | 400 mi (643.7 km) |
| Laps | 200 |
| Title sponsor | Carfax (vehicle‑history‑report company) |
| Broadcast | Fox Sports (United States) |
| Pole position | Jamie McMurray (Roush Fenway Racing) |
| Race winner | Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing) |
| Winning car | No. 11 Chevrolet |
| Notable incidents | Multiple cautions for debris and on‑track collisions; a late‑race caution contributed to the final restart that set up the victory. |
Significance
The 2010 Carfax 400 marked Denny Hamlin’s third win of the 2010 season, strengthening his position in the Drivers' Championship standings. The race was also notable for being the first victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Michigan International Speedway since 2002.
Background
The Carfax 400 was the annual summer event at Michigan International Speedway sponsored by Carfax, an automobile history‑report service. The race had been part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule since the early 1990s, undergoing various name changes reflecting different title sponsors.
Post‑race standings
Following the race, Denny Hamlin moved up in the drivers’ points rankings, while the manufacturers' championship remained closely contested among Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford.
All information presented is derived from publicly available race reports and official NASCAR statistics.