The Case Against Michael McDowell At Pocono Raceway
4 months agoMichael McDowell, who finished fifth last week at Chicago, will start 21st in Sunday's Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Given his reputation on road courses and superspeedways, you would think that McDowell would be stronger at a Pocono than he has been throughout his career. With its length and unusual setup, it feels like a track the 17-year Cup veteran would excel at, but that has not been the case. In 21 starts, the 39-year-old has just two top-10s, an average finish of 25.9, and an unbelievable six consecutive DNFs (2010-2013) here. While he did finish sixth at this venue in 2022, the first race at this track in the Next Gen car, he followed it up by finishing 19th here last season, which shows he has yet to figure out the Tricky Triangle. Given his struggles at this venue, and his overall inconsistency this season, it is recommended that you limit your exposure (max 5%) to the No. 34 in DFS this weekend at Pocono.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com