Michael McDowell Set To Reach Staggering NASCAR Milestone At Martinsville [Video]

Veteran NASCAR driver Michael McDowell is set to celebrate his 500th start in the NASCAR Cup Series during the upcoming race at Martinsville Speedway.

In 2008, McDowell made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Martinsville Speedway driving for Michael Waltrip Racing, an event marked by his 34th starting position and a commendable 26th place finish despite encountering a flat tire toward the race’s end. He has overcome early career challenges, such as the memorable crash during the 2008 Samsung 500 qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway, from which miraculously, he walked away unscathed.

Throughout his career, McDowell has steadily built a reputation for reliability and consistency. A peak in his impressive career came with his victory at the 2021 Daytona 500. Additionally, in 2017, McDowell recorded career-best finishes, including a 4th place at the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona.

For the current season, McDowell drives the No. 34 FordMustang for Front Row Motorsports, a partnership that has fostered stable performances …