Michael McDowell laments the Chicago Street Race's 2026 removal after mechanical failure ruined his shot at victory in this year's event.

NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season.

Michael McDowell had a problem with what Brad Keselowski said about road courses in NASCAR. During his appearance on the Door Bumper Clear podcast, McDowell was asked about Keselowski calling for fewer road courses in a season.

Brad Keselowski, the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion, has endured a frustrating 2025 season. The post NASCAR Insider’s Dissects Brad Keselowski’s Cup Series Misery Amidst Winless Streak appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Michael McDowell, a veteran NASCAR driver, recently commented on his relationship with his spotter, Michael Fisher. He called him a “stud” on an episode of the Door Bumper Clear podcast.

After leading 31 laps, Michael McDowell was forced to pit road with a stuck throttle. Very dangerous. McDowell has controlled the first part of this race, even with Shane van Gisbergen beating down his back.

Michael McDowell supports the current playoff format, defending the advantage given to race winners over consistent performers.

Michael McDowell, the veteran NASCAR driver, recently shared his take on the growing dominance of Shane van Gisbergen on the road course.

Weather and cautions posed the biggest threat to Van Gisbergen, including a Lap 74 crash from Cody Ware, which took NASCAR more than 30 seconds to bring out the caution flag officially. "The strategy was a bit all over the place, as we knew it would be today, racing the weather, racing cars and different (pit) stops," Van Gisbergen added.

Drivers with a soft spot for oval racing, like Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano, will welcome the return to left-turn-only territory. But Dover Motor Speedway is no ordinary bullring.

No. 6 team pit road incident in this past Sunday’s race at Sonoma. Gibbs drove through Brad Keselowski’s stall during his Lap 52 pit stop and clipped the team’s tire carrier.