How Michael McDowell's underdog run for the win ended in the wall

Michael McDowell gutted by crash after coming close to NASCAR Texas

“We had an opportunity to win the race”.

Did Michael McDowell Feel Too Much Pressure?

The driver of the No. 71 lost the lead with four to go and then crashed one lap later in a dramatic finish at Texas.

'I still had the fight in me' before Texas crash, McDowell says

Michael McDowell was in the fight for his first win with Spire Motorsports, but he wound up fighting just a little too hard. McDowell crashed off Turn 2 at Texas Motor Speedway with three laps to go in the Wurth 400 after losing the air off the nose of his Chevrolet after losing second position to Ryan Blaney. McDowell lost the lead to Joey Logano one lap before, although he did all he could to block the Team Penske driver, and that included run…

How Michael McDowell's underdog run for the win ended in the wall

Michael McDowell's NASCAR Cup Series win bid ends in crash after losing control in dirty air.

Michael McDowell crashes late at Texas Motor Speedway, losing chance at first win since 2019 in dramatic finish

Michael McDowell crashes late at Texas Motor Speedway, ending his shot at victory and extending his winless streak in a dramatic finale.