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McDowell and Front Row Motorsports had
announced that they would not be teaming up after this season
just hours before news came in that McDowell would be joining
Spire. He has been with Front Row for seven years.
"This is a new chapter for my family and me, and we're
incredibly thankful for the opportunity that's in front of us,"
McDowell said. "It's going to take some hard work, but I feel
like everything is in place for us to be successful as a race
team -- to win races and contend for championships.
"People are the greatest asset to any organization, and with
Spire's vision, ambition, knowledge, and dedication, we will
achieve great things. Failure is not an option, and that's the
mindset that it will take to achieve our goals."
In 477 NASCAR Cup Series starts, the 39-year-old McDowell has
posted a pair of wins -- at the 2021 Daytona 500 and the 2023
Verizon 200 at the Brickyard in Indianapolis. He has also
participated in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (94 races) and NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series (two).
Spire Motorsports has one Cup Series win, prevailing in 2019.
"Michael McDowell is a proven winner and brings a NASCAR playoff
pedigree," Spire Motorsports president Doug Duchardt said.
"Michael has always been committed to elevate his teams. His
experience and enthusiasm are a perfect fit for Spire
Motorsports, and we are sure he will be a great teammate to both
Corey LaJoie and Carson Hocevar.
"We're thrilled to keep up the positive momentum by adding
someone as accomplished as Michael to our driver lineup."
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