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Michael McDowell struggles with handling in Kyle Busch’s car
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service FORT WORTH, Texas—Michael McDowell couldn’t script a fairy tale on Sunday—his car wouldn’t let him. Pressed into service in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota after NASCAR parked Kyle Busch for wrecking Ron Hornaday Jr. under caution in Friday’s truck series race, McDowell had to start from the rear in the AAA Texas 500 because of the driver change. The afternoon didn’t get much better from that point on, as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
McDowell excited to be back in the No. 18 a second straight week
By Lee Montgomery Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service In this Saturday’s Nationwide Series U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway, Michael McDowell gets behind the wheel of a car that’s won 38 times in the last four years. But for McDowell, it’s more important that he gets to drive the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the second consecutive week. Driving part-time is never an easy task in NASCAR, especially when a driver jumps in a car that’s expected … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
McDowell picks up select Nationwide races with Joe Gibbs Racing
Michael McDowell will drive select Nationwide Series races for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2011, including the two Iowa Speedway events in the No. 18 car. Additional races could be added to McDowell’s schedule. “Anytime you have the opportunity to work with someone with the talent and character of Michael you are excited,” JGR president J.D. Gibbs said. McDowell, 26, has started 72 Nationwide and 52 Cup races in his career. JGR will field three cars in the Nationwide Series in 2011. The No. 11 car will be driven full time by Brian Scott, Kyle Busch will run the majority of the races in the No. 18 and Joey Logano the majority in the No. 20. Denny Hamlin is expected to compete in select events as well, as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Michael McDowell Signs to Drive for MacDonald Motorsports
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – MacDonald Motorsports has signed Michael McDowell to pilot the No. 81 MacDonald Motorsports Dodge in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for the 2010 season. McDowell, who finished 13th in the Nationwide Series standings in 2009, has permanently joined atransformed MacDonald Motorsports effort that features a new race shop, new race cars, a new crewchief. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Mike Bliss to Drive No. 36 Wave Energy Drink Car in 2010
MOORESVILLE, NC – Mike Bliss will pilot the No. 36 Wave Energy Drink race car for Tommy Baldwin Racing in 2010 and Michael McDowell will continue his marketing relationship with the sponsor. Bliss, a 44-year old native of Portland, Oregon, has 476 combined starts in all three NASCAR series with a record of 15 wins, 89 top-fives, 181 top-10’s and 21 pole positions. [nichemate]0,1,1,’Mike Bliss’,,US,,,,,,,,1[/nichemate] Bliss also drove in the International Race of Champions (IROC) Series in 2003, garnering one win (Chicagoland Speedway), two top-fives and four top-10’s in four total starts. Bliss began his racing career in quarter midgets at the age of nine. He’s married with one nine-year old daughter and restores custom hot rods in his spare time. Among his collection is a bright yellow … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
McDowell Brings 600 Miles of Experience to Lowe’s
Charlotte, N.C. – Many NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers go through quite a learning curve during this weekend’s CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Michael McDowell already flattened that learning curve out. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Nationwide Series
McDowell Taking Momentum to Talladega
Talladega, AL – Well-built cars, knowledgeable people and extraordinary driving talent are surely factors to a successful race team. However, Michael McDowell feels one important factor is often left out. “Momentum is a huge component to success. When the team’s chemistry and communication all come together, great runs are the result. The JTG Daugherty guys and I are really starting to gel and I think you can see beginnings of that in the runs that we are having”, said McDowell. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
McDowell Returns Home to Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix, Ariz. – While Phoenix, Ariz. native Michael McDowell has only one NASCAR Nationwide Series start at the Phoenix International Raceway, he knows his way around. McDowell’s resume includes seven starts in everything from the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Michael McDowell-JTG Racing Daytona Report
Michael McDowell got his 2009 NASCAR season off to a solid start with a 14th place finish at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. He started the race from the 42nd position and put on an exciting performance as he worked his way into the top 10 by the race’s mid-point. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
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