As Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell’s family grew, he conveniently turned the annual trek to Florida into a vacation for all. Family, faith and fast cars are McDowell’s bedrock. This year ...

INDIANAPOLIS —As Michael McDowell looked for a new crew chief last year, he was struck by a spirited question from one candidate. Travis Peterson, an engineer whose only NASCAR crew chief experience ...

When Michael McDowell squeaked through a fiery crash to win last year’s Daytona 500, he was in disbelief. After spending most of his career as a relative unknown, he had become the champion of ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Michael McDowell's driving career includes four years that many drivers wouldn’t be able to stomach. From 2009 to 2013, McDowell drove for teams that didn’t have enough ...