Spire Motorsports has announced a multi-year contract with Michael McDowell to join the team next season. This comes after McDowell’s decision not to renew his contract with Front Row Motorsports. McDowell has been driving for Front Row since 2018 and has had notable achievements, including winning the 2021 Daytona 500 and last year’s Cup race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Spire Motorsports president Doug Duchardt expressed excitement about the partnership, praising McDowell’s winning experience and NASCAR Playoff pedigree. He emphasized his commitment to hard work and his enthusiasm for elevating teams. Duchardt also mentioned the team’s support for Zane Smith and Stephan Doran, and their collaboration with Trackhouse Racing.
McDowell is looking forward to joining Spire Motorsports and contributing to their success. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity in a statement, emphasizing his commitment to hard work in order to achieve success as a team. With this new partnership, McDowell is optimistic about the future and looks forward to building on the positive momentum of adding a seasoned driver like him to their lineup.