Michael McDowell Wins 2nd Pole of 2024 at Talladega
Ford drivers swept the starting top three with McDowell in first, Austin Cindric in second and Todd Gilliland in third.
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Ford drivers swept the starting top three with McDowell in first, Austin Cindric in second and Todd Gilliland in third.
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