← Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 19 Cup Series seasons.
19
Total Seasons
2021-2023
Prime Years
29
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (2008-2009)
Rising (2010-2020)
Prime (2021-2026)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 | 0 | 30.1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 40.8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 0 | 40.7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 | 39.8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 | 37.8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 | 37.7 | 1 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 | 30.6 | 2 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 | 30.7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 | 24.6 | 3 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 | 21.4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 | 23.8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 | 16.1 | 16 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 | 16.7 | 9 |
| 2021 | 20 | 1 | 14.9 | 29 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 | 15.4 | 21 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1 | 19.4 | 21 |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 | 21.6 | 10 |
| 2025 | 36 | 0 | 17.3 | 11 |
| 2026 | 13 | 0 | 18.7 | 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael McDowell's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2021-2023 with an average performance score of 24/100.
How many seasons did Michael McDowell race in Cup?
Michael McDowell competed in 19 Cup Series seasons from 2008 to 2026.
What is a Prime Score?
A 0-100 composite metric combining wins, top-5 rate, top-10 rate, and average finish position. It measures a driver's overall performance in a given season relative to the field.