P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McDowell insists he's not 'out of the game' despite tough start to playoffs
Michael McDowell and his Front Row Motorsports team had a disappointing start to the NASCAR Cup Series postseason at Darlington. McDowell crashed into Denny Hamlin, resulting in a 32nd-place finish. Before the incident, McDowell was already struggling, being lapped early and experiencing handling issues. McDowell now finds himself at the bottom of the playoff grid, 19 points behind a transfer spot. Despite the setback, McDowell maintains a positive outlook and believes they still have a chance to advance if they perform well in the next two races. McDowell’s challenge lies not only in making up points but also in his historically weaker performance on intermediate racetracks.
Source: Racer.com
