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Michael McDowell's future at Spire Motorsports has become murky during the 2026 NASCAR season. With Daniel Suarez and Carson Hocevar running at a very high level, McDowell has been far and away the least productive driver at Spire Motorsports. However, will it spark a change for the No. 71 team?
Motorsports Wire is predicting that McDowell will return to the No. 71 car for Spire Motorsports in 2027. Despite rumors of a possible departure or retirement, the Daytona 500 champion will earn another go in the entry. McDowell will have to make steady improvements during the 2027 NASCAR season.
Spire Motorsports doesn't seem likely to make any changes after a very successful start to the 2026 NASCAR campaign. McDowell isn't likely to be a long-term fit with the organization, but he does represent a solid bridge driver until Tristan McKee is ready to make the jump to the NASCAR Cup Series.
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This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Michael McDowell's 2027 prediction: Will he return to Spire?
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Motorsports Wire is predicting that McDowell will return to the No. 71 car for Spire Motorsports in 2027. Despite rumors of a possible departure or retirement, the Daytona 500 champion will earn another go in the entry. McDowell will have to make steady improvements during the 2027 NASCAR season.
Spire Motorsports doesn't seem likely to make any changes after a very successful start to the 2026 NASCAR campaign. McDowell isn't likely to be a long-term fit with the organization, but he does represent a solid bridge driver until Tristan McKee is ready to make the jump to the NASCAR Cup Series.
More: Predicting Hendrick Motorsports' driver lineup for 2027 Cup season
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Michael McDowell's 2027 prediction: Will he return to Spire?
Continue reading...
