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A driver moving on from a race team is a lot like graduating from school. At the year’s end, loaned items need returning and lockers cleaned out. At some point, the open-door policy ends and …
A driver moving on from a race team is like graduating from school in many ways. Just like at the end of the year, loaned items need to be returned, lockers cleaned, and the open-door policy ends. Michael McDowell and Front Row Motorsports are going through this transition as McDowell leaves after seven seasons with the team.
Despite the change, the relationship between Front Row and McDowell remains strong. When McDowell joined in 2018, he helped raise the team’s performance and challenged them to improve. Their collaboration led to wins, including the Daytona 500 in 2021, and career highs for McDowell in the following seasons.
As McDowell prepares to join Spire Motorsports for the 2025 season, both sides are grateful for what they’ve achieved together. The team is now focusing on the future, navigating the challenges of personnel changes while continuing to strive for success on and off the track.
