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For the third time this year, Michael McDowell will lead the NASCAR Cup series field to green Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway. McDowell laid down a 138.598mph lap in the final round of qual…
Michael McDowell clinched the pole position for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway with a 138.598mph lap, marking his third pole this year. Although McDowell faced a slight challenge during the qualifying round, he managed to secure the top spot for Front Row Motorsports. Austin Cindric initially led the charts but was overtaken by McDowell in the final run, sealing McDowell’s victory. Ford dominated the top three spots with Ryan Blaney in third, showcasing strong performance. The race features a competitive field of 36 drivers, with McDowell aiming for a major win on the track.
