05-05-2025
Michael McDowell on NASCAR Cup Blow as Wreck Ruined Texas Race
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Michael McDowell came agonizingly close to securing his first victory of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Texas Motor Speedway yesterday. However, a late-race wreck ended his hopes of celebrating in Victory Lane.
The Spire Motorsports driver had taken the lead at the restart on lap 244, after pitting on lap 222 for a two-tire stop meaning he was able to take advantage of the fresh rubber. But, after dropping back to third position behind Team Penske drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, McDowell lost the rear of the car, causing him to spin and crash into the barriers.
MCDOWELL INTO THE WALL!
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While speaking to the media after the race, the driver of the Spire Motorsports No. 71 Chevrolet ZL1 explained:
"I just really hate it for everyone on this No. 71 Chevrolet. We were giving it everything, we had there to try to keep track position.
Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas."Joey [Logano] got a run there, and I tried to block it. I went as far as I think you could probably go.
"When [Ryan] Blaney slid up in front of me, it just took the air off of it and I just lost the back of it. I still had the fight in me, but I probably should have conceded at that point.
"But I'm just proud of everyone at Spire Motorsports. I know that's not the day we wanted, but we had an opportunity to win the race.
"I'm really proud of everyone at the Hendrick Motorsports engine shop – you guys saw those restarts, the motors were ripping. Just hate that we didn't get it done, but we knew we had to go for it. We went for it and it didn't work out."
Logano went on to take the victory, followed by Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney in second and third, respectively.
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway race results
