Spire's Motorsports' No.71 entry, Michael McDowell faced a significant setback ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race day, causing him to lose his car chief.
Chase Briscoe, Justin Haley, Brad Keselowski and others were involved in a Lap 99 crash during Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix.
In the early portion of Stage 2 at the Shriners Children’s 500 on Sunday at Phoenix, Chase Briscoe was one of several drivers caught up in a major wreck.
A steering rack change on the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet will send Michael McDowell to the rear of the field prior to the start of the race at Phoenix.
Aric Almirola is the winner in his overtime NASCAR XFinity series victory at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on March 8, 2025.
Garages will open Friday for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, but the ARCA Series will command the spotlight at Phoenix Raceway. ARCA practice will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 5:30 p.m. A 150-lap race will begin shortly after 8 p.m. ET on the 1-mile oval.
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