Michael McDowell Scores Best Finish In Two Months
2 years agoMicheal McDowell's team used a two-tire pit strategy throughout the Enjoy Illinois 300 to help him maintain track position. This strategy put him up front at the beginning of Stage 2, but he quickly fell back and was spun by Ross Chastain, bringing out the caution on Lap 55. However, the No. 34 team remained committed to this strategy, moving him from 24th at the end of Stage 2 back into the top 10. He was able to maintain his track position as the race was winding down. In the end, he was able to move up from his 21st starting position into the top 10 to finish ninth.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com