1987 Michigan 500

The 1987 Michigan 500, the seventh running of the event, was held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, on Sunday, August 2, 1987. Branded as the 1987 Marlboro 500 for sponsorship reasons, the race was won by Michael Andretti, his first Michigan 500 victory. The event was race number 9 of 15 in the 1987 CART PPG Indy Car World Series. 42°03′58.68″N 84°14′29.18″W / 42.0663000°N 84.2414389°W / 42.0663000; -84.2414389

United States 1987 Michigan 500
Race details
Race 9 of 15 in the 1987 CART season
DateAugust 2, 1987
Official name1987 Marlboro 500
LocationMichigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Michigan, United States
CoursePermanent racing facility
2.000 mi / 3.219 km
Distance250 laps
500.000 mi / 804.672 km
WeatherPartly Cloudy with temperatures up to 98 °F (37 °C); wind speeds reaching up to 18 miles per hour (29 km/h)[1]
Pole position
DriverUnited States Michael Andretti (Kraco Enterprises)
Time215.53 mph (346.86 km/h)
Podium
FirstUnited States Michael Andretti (Kraco Enterprises)
SecondUnited States Al Unser (Team Penske)
ThirdUnited States Bobby Rahal (Truesports)