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Michael McDowell faces penalties after three inspection failures

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Michael McDowell faces penalties after three inspection failures
Summary

Michael McDowell's No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet has encountered issues during the race weekend. The car failed inspection three times, resulting in several penalties. As a consequence, the car chief has been ejected for the remainder of the weekend, and McDowell's team was unable to participate in qualifying. The car will start from a lower position due to these violations.

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  • •McDowell's car failed inspection three times.
  • •The car chief has been ejected from the race weekend.
  • •The team could not participate in qualifying.
  • •McDowell's starting position will be affected.
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  • 8:12 PMMotorsport.com — Michael McDowell faces multiple penalties after three inspection failures
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The weekend has gone sideways for the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet of Michael McDowell, and not on the track. McDowell's car failed inspection three different times, which means they have several penalties coming their way. First of all, the car chief has been ejected for the remainder of the race weekend. Secondly, they were not permitted to take part in qualifying, and will start ...Keep reading

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McDowell was forced to sit out NASCAR Cup qualifying in Chicago, the No. 71 Spire Motorsports car chief was ejected, and the team will face an in-race penalty on Sunday

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