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NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Michael McDowell Speaks Out on NASCAR's Punishment of Zane Smith
NASCAR has fined Zane Smith $50,000 for ramming Carson Hocevar after the checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway. However, the decision has sparked debate over how the sanctioning body handles post-race clashes, as Michael McDowell gets dragged into the midst of it.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 30
Ryan Preece blazed his own trail in NASCAR, and it finally led to victory lane
Ryan Preece walked into the Daytona International Speedway media center playing Elton John's "Rocketman" as he prepared for his post-race news conference following Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400, but Frank Sinatra's "My Way" may be a more fitting tune for the RFK Racing driver.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 23
Three most intriguing first-round matchups in NASCAR's In-Season Challenge
The challenge, which pits 32 drivers against one another in a head-to-head, bracket-style format, returns for a second season after Ty Gibbs became the inaugural winner of the $1M prize in 2025.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 3
Chevrolet has 'a chunk' to make up on Toyota as NASCAR season nears halfway mark
With every passing week, it's becoming clearer that Toyota has the edge on Chevrolet and Ford in NASCAR Cup Series competition. But for Chevy, it's especially concerning.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 10
Head-scratching strategy for Michael McDowell at Watkins Glen pays dividends
Crew chief Travis Peterson appeared to leave driver Michael McDowell on an island in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 9
Michael McDowell won't be retiring from NASCAR anytime soon
Michael McDowell will turn 42 in December, but don't expect the Phoenix, Arizona, native to hang up the steering wheel anytime soon.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 7
Why Watkins Glen presents a huge opportunity for struggling Michael McDowell
Spire Motorsports is quietly turning itself into a weekly contender in the NASCAR Cup Series after years of running in the back and just trying to make each race.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 25
Why it took Michael McDowell a while to 'embrace' NASCAR superspeedway racing
Coming from the world of sports car and IndyCar racing, stock car racing at Talladega Superspeedway was quite the culture shock for a young McDowell.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 2
Spire Motorsports putting together impressive start to 2026 NASCAR season
After the first three races of the 2026 NASCAR Series season, only one organization has three cars inside the top-10 in the Cup Series points standings.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4
Michael McDowell unsure why NASCAR penalized him for start violation at Bowman Gray
2026 is the second time in as many years that McDowell has failed to advance to the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2025
NASCAR driver dealt crippling penalty ahead of Kansas playoff race
NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell will have an uphill battle in Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 6, 2025
Why these drivers can win their way into NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs
The NASCAR Cup Series is down to the final three races of the regular season with only three spots available on points.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 4, 2025
NASCAR road course ace to pilot No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevy in Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen
One of the best road course racers in NASCAR has been tapped to drive the No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet at Watkins Glen on Aug. 9.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2025
Michael McDowell 'always' focused on winning amid NASCAR playoff push
Regardless of his points situation, McDowell says that he and the No. 71 team are always searching for Victory Lane.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2025
Michael McDowell says Carson Hocevar has to 'learn from his mistakes' amid chaotic season
McDowell's veteran presence is certainly an asset that could be helpful to Hocevar as he tries to grow as a Cup Series driver.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2025
Michael McDowell: NASCAR has 'some of the best racing' in the world
As NASCAR prepares for a pair of races on the world stage in Mexico City this weekend, NASCAR Cup Series driver and Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell made it clear where he believes NASCAR stands in the motorsports hierarchy.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2025
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 / May 4, 2025
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 / Yardbarker / March 15, 2025
Michael McDowell wins pole for Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas
Michael McDowell laid down the fastest lap in Sin City on Saturday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 8, 2025
Spire Motorsports impresses in Cup Series practice, qualifying at Phoenix
Spire Motorsports is still a relatively young NASCAR Cup Series organization, but you wouldn't know it from the speed they had on Saturday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 12, 2024
NASCAR's tire options a resounding success at Richmond
Lost in the shuffle of Sunday night's cartoonish (for lack of a better word) finish in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway was that the story of the race — up until the last lap — was the debut of NASCAR's tire options.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2024
Michael McDowell searching for season-changing win at Gateway
Michael McDowell has a chance to change his season in a big way on Sunday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2024
NASCAR team announces it will expand, run three Cup Series cars in 2025
A day after Stewart-Haas Racing announced its closure at the end of the 2024 season, one of its charters has likely found a new home.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 9, 2024
The top three candidates to replace Michael McDowell in the No. 34 car
With Michael McDowell’s move to Spire Motorsports official, here are the top three candidates to replace the 2021 Daytona 500 winner in Front Row’s flagship car.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024
Michael McDowell's departure from Front Row Motorsports is extremely confusing
We may only be a third of the way through the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, but one major free agency domino for 2025 has already fallen.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2024
Kyle Larson not allowed to qualify, Michael McDowell wins pole for GEICO 500 at Talladega
Kyle Larson was not allowed to make a qualifying lap on Saturday morning.
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