Michael McDowell Gains Naväge Sponsorship
The partnership begins this weekend at Richmond Raceway.
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Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2022 Echopark Automotive Grand Prix at COTA
This week, the NASCAR Cup Series makes its way to Austin, Texas for the Next Gen car’s road course debut. Let’s set your daily fantasy NASCAR DraftKings rosters for the Echopark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, airing on Sunday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX. COTA is the first of …
Up to Speed: What is Trackhouse Racing Team’s Ceiling in 2022?
Trackhouse is off to a strong NASCAR Cup Series start in 2022 after back-to-back results in the top five- Daniel Suarez at Auto Club and Ross Chastain at Las Vegas.
Fire on Fridays: Who Is Each NASCAR Cup Team’s Alpha Driver?
A rundown of alpha drivers in each NASCAR Cup Series team.
The Underdog House: David Ragan, Michael McDowell Pay the Price For Good Daytona Performances
With several underdogs looking to capitalize on a golden opportunity in the 2022 Daytona 500, it was the defending champion who led the way once the checkered flag waved on the 64th Great American Race.
Michael McDowell proved just how special Daytona could be last year, reminding fans anyone in the field has a shot to take home the Harley J. Earl Trophy. The reigning winner started his effort to become only the second back-to-back 500 champion this century from the sixth position. He endured to earn a top-10 finish, winding up seventh for his best result since Circuit of the Americas last May.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2022 Daytona 500
Many drivers go a lifetime without winning NASCAR’s biggest race, but it took Austin Cindric just eight starts to put that notch on his belt. Cindric powered to the front on the final restart and blocked his way to the win as chaos erupted behind him.
Up to Speed: Brad Keselowski & Austin Cindric Battle at Daytona
One year ago, Brad Keselowski’s frustration was visible.
As the final laps of the Daytona 500 ticked away, Keselowski made a bold move to set himself up for a last-lap pass for the lead on his Team Penske teammate Joey Logano. But when Logano blocked Keselowski’s path forward, Keselowski got hit from behind by Michael McDowell, triggering a frightening crash that knocked out both Penske cars. McDowell went on to win the race, leaving Keselowski without a Harley J. Earl Trophy for at least one more year.
Aric Almirola: ‘I’ll Want This One Back For Sure’
Aric Almirola knew this Daytona 500 was going to be different.
The 64th annual Great American Race may be his last, the three-time Cup Series race winner having announced his retirement from full-time NASCAR racing after what will be 11 complete seasons. Pre-race, he was soaking in every moment with family members, close sponsor representatives and others.
Post-race, he was wishing he had one more shot.
Frontstretch 2-Minute Drill: 2022 Daytona 500
The 2022 Daytona 500 is here. It took three months and 13 days, but we made it through the offseason, folks. NASCAR Cup Series racing is back. Well, if you want to get technical, regular-season NASCAR racing is back, since the Clash at the L.A. Coliseum took place two weeks ago, but the season opener is upon …
NASCAR’s Next Gen Car, Old Habits & Finding the Limit
Out with the old and in with the new.
That’s the overall theme this weekend as NASCAR starts its 2022 season.
The primary stage of transition is the Cup Series’ Next Gen car.
NASCAR’s premier series is no stranger to new cars. This one’s alternate name is Gen 7 for a reason.
Michael McDowell Fastest in Friday Daytona 500 Practice
Michael McDowell picked up his first career NASCAR Cup Series win in his 358th start at last year’s Daytona 500. With a second-place finish in his qualifying race yesterday and the fastest time in final practice Friday (Feb. 18) at 192.68 mph, his Daytona 500 defense is off to a great start. Front Row Motorsports …
NASCAR 101: A Menagerie of Unknowns, Potential Surprises at Daytona
Things couldn’t be more nebulous to begin the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.