Michael McDowell from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Michael Mcdowell is a racing driver from United States.
Born 21st December 1984, 41 years old.
Participant of CART.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 10896 points.
First race: 2005 Surfers Paradise Champ Cars
First win: 2021 Daytona 500
Last win: 2023 Brickyard NASCAR
Last race: 2026 Nashville NASCAR
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Michael McDowell's career starts in 2005 and currently runs through 2026. The profile is updated as new race data is added. Key result totals: 2 race wins and 8 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Michael McDowell is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 2005 - 2026 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 553 | Tracks | 31 |
| Wins | 2 | Podiums | 7 |
| Poles | 8 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 12 | Cars | 17 |
Career context
| Main championship | NASCAR (551 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Bob Jenkins (130 starts) |
| Most visited track | Charlotte (35 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Michael McDowell statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR | 19 | 551 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CART | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Michael McDowell took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Michael McDowell moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1466 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 326 | 52 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 879 | 45 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 139 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 187 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 210 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 255 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 213 | 39 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 500 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | -4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | -4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | -4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | -4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2152 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 663 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2185 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 624 | 23 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 734 | 22 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 268 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Michael McDowell raced
Michael McDowell is linked with 31 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Charlotte.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 1 | 4 | 16 |
| Mexico City | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 7 | 31 |
| Watkins Glen | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| Darlington | 6 | 9 | 22 |
| Daytona | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| Michigan | 19 | 14 | 19 |
| Dover Downs | 13 | 7 | 25 |
| Sears Point | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| Pocono | 6 | 2 | 23 |
| Elkhart Lake | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Surfers Paradise | 12 | 16 | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 8 | 11 | 23 |
| Homestead | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| Las Vegas Speedway | 16 | 1 | 25 |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 11 | 5 | 28 |
| Charlotte | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| St Louis | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| California Speedway | 18 | 8 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 23 | 17 | 7 |
| Richmond | 6 | 10 | 28 |
| Kansas City | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Nashville | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Chicagoland | 20 | 7 | 9 |
| Iowa | 23 | 13 | 2 |
| Austin (COTA) | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Martinsville | 12 | 5 | 31 |
| Bristol | 6 | 4 | 32 |
| Talladega | 3 | 1 | 31 |
| Chicago-Grant Park | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Michael McDowell: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 2021 Daytona 500 and currently ends with 2023 Brickyard NASCAR, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Front Row Motorsports | Daytona 500 |
| 2023 | Front Row Motorsports | Brickyard NASCAR |
Related drivers
These links add context around Michael McDowell: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Michael McDowell in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Michael McDowell
- Denny Hamlin (546 shared races)
- Kyle Busch (542 shared races)
- Joey Logano (532 shared races)
- Brad Keselowski (527 shared races)
- Martin Truex Jr (502 shared races)
- Kevin Harvick (465 shared races)
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr (441 shared races)
- Austin Dillon (415 shared races)
Other drivers in Michael McDowell's debut race
List of teams Michael McDowell was a part of
Michael McDowell is connected with 12 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Bob Jenkins.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocketsports Racing | 11 | 16 | 2 |
| Front Row Motorsports | 1 | 1 | 123 |
| Spire Motorsports | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Mike Curb | 9 | 11 | 61 |
| Joe Gibbs | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| Michael Waltrip | 20 | 18 | 20 |
| Bob Jenkins | 3 | 2 | 130 |
| Phil Parsons | 30 | 12 | 48 |
| Tommy Baldwin, Jr. | 38 | 18 | 8 |
| Dusty Whitney | 35 | 15 | 7 |
| Leavine Family Racing | 4 | 6 | 102 |
| Harry Scott, Jr. | 30 | 27 | 1 |
List of all the cars Michael McDowell drove
Michael McDowell is linked with 17 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Dodge
Best Race Position: 39
Best position in qualification: 38
Total Races: 2
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 35
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 5
Toyota
Best Race Position: 20
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 77
Ford
Best Race Position: 23
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 30
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 30
Best position in qualification: 27
Total Races: 1
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 31
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 36