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Despite playoff elimination, McDowell "proud of the effort”
Michael McDowell and his No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team were eliminated from title contention in the first round of the playoffs. Despite a more competitive showing this year, McDowell and his team were in a must-win situation after wrecking out in the opening round race. While McDowell ran up front for much of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin’s dominant performance closed the door on his opportunity for a win and automatic advancement. McDowell considers this playoff trip a learning experience and plans to learn from the mistakes made in the first round. Despite not advancing, McDowell is proud of the effort and speed his team showed throughout the season.
Source: motorsport
