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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Racing America on SI / June 13
Todd Gilliland, Michael McDowell Pace Cup Practices from Mexico City
When the NASCAR Cup Series field begins tackling the road courses – especially on brand-new circuits – there are destined to be some interesting characters at the top of the speed charts in practice.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 13
Michael McDowell fastest in first NASCAR Cup Series practice session in Mexico City
In the first NASCAR Cup Series practice session ever held at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Michael McDowell paced the field.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 13
NASCAR Viva Mexico 250 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines
On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will tackle the 2.42-mile, 15-turn road course of Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the running of the Viva Mexico 250.
The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz
How many of the drivers to win NASCAR's Memorial Day race -- the Coca-Cola 600 -- since 2000 can you name in five minuets?
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 1
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael McDowell go back and forth on NASCAR horsepower increase
A little bit of a friendly debate has broken out between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael McDowell about a horsepower increase. It appears that NASCAR is finally ready to try to bump up the power in the Cup Series Next Gen cars.
NASCAR News / The Spun / May 24
NASCAR Ejects Driver's Crew Member Before Coca-Cola 600
NASCAR's pre-race inspection for the Coca-Cola 600 took place this Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Let's just say it was a rough afternoon for one team. With the Coca-Cola 600 almost here, Michael McDowell and the No.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 24
McDowell, No. 71 Spire Team Incur Coke 600 Pre-Race Inspection Penalties
Pre-race inspection ahead of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been completed, and only one car, the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, failed inspection twice.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 24
Michael McDowell No. 71 car fails inspection, crew member ejected at Charlotte
The No. 71 team of Michael McDowell will have one less team member for the longest race of the season, the Coca-Cola 600. Four stages, 600 miles, and one less crew member?
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 16
Michael McDowell No. 71 pit crew wins All-Star Pit Crew Challenge, $100,000 prize
Coming in ranked 32nd in the NASCAR Cup Series, the No. 71 team of Michael McDowell leaves 1st and with $100,000. This Hendrick Motorsports pit crew has been working on the Spire car of McDowell this year and it has paid off for them today.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 4
Michael McDowell's glass slipper broke late in Wurth 400 at Texas
For a brief moment, it appeared that Michael McDowell and the No. 71 Spire Motorsports team were going to find themselves standing in victory lane following Sunday's Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 4
'It’s Such a Hard Sport': Michael McDowell Opens Up on How NASCAR Drivers Are the Most Privileged Members of a Race Team
When Alex Bowman voiced support for a shortened season — not for the drivers, but for the road crews, many fans didn’t immediately grasp the weight of his words.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 1
How Modern Day NASCAR Pit Crews Are Influencing Drivers to Find the Last Tenth on Pit Road
Pit stop times in NASCAR have reduced a lot over the decades, from around 40 seconds in the 1960s to 8.5 seconds in recent seasons. This change is mainly attributed to technological advancements, better equipment, and crew training.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Starting Lineup for NASCAR Las Vegas Race, Michael McDowell Fastest Qualifier
Michael McDowell will lead the field to the green flag for the seventh time in his career and for the first time for his team, Spire Motorsports. McDowell earned his six previous poles last year, nearly sweeping all six drafting tracks.
NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / March 15
Michael McDowell achieves first Cup pole of 2025, first for Spire Motorsports at Las Vegas
Michael McDowell roared out of the gates in his fifth qualifying session with Spire Motorsports by winning the Busch Light Pole Award for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 15.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / March 15
Michael McDowell Charges to Spire Motorsports' First-Ever Pole
Michael McDowell, who had never won a NASCAR Cup Series pole position prior to the 2024 season, took his seventh career pole Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, marking the 40-year-old driver's first pole position through the 2025 season's opening five races.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / March 9
Michael McDowell (Steering Rack) to the Rear for Phoenix Race
Michael McDowell, the driver of the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, was slated to roll from the starting grid from the seventh position, which he earned in Saturday's qualifying session at Phoenix Raceway.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 7
Michael McDowell No. 71 car fails inspection, crew member ejected at Phoenix
As the NASCAR Cup Series underwent inspections Friday there was one two-time failure.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Michael McDowell Ties NASCAR Record at Atlanta
Breaking or matching records is something that most NASCAR drivers often strive for, however, Michael McDowell matched a dubious record at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 5
Michael McDowell captures fifth consecutive superspeedway pole for Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Front Row Motorsports and driver Michael McDowell continued a superspeedway qualifying mastery with McDowell claiming the pole position for Sunday's YellaWood 500 at the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Ryan Blaney slams Michael McDowell for late spin at New Hampshire
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney had an irritating Sunday in New Hampshire.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / May 8, 2024
Michael McDowell signs with Spire Motorsports for 2025
Michael McDowell announced Wednesday that he has joined Spire Motorsports on a multi-year deal that will have him driving the team's No. 71 Chevrolet starting in 2025.
NASCAR News / FirstSportz / March 23, 2024
Michael McDowell breaks down the 'selfish' reason for his dislike of stage breaks
Stage breaks have been a part of NASCAR since 2017, and the series has been trying to fiddle around with them ever since. Last year, stage breaks were done away with in the road courses but returned in the playoffs, to everyone’s surprise.
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