Michael McDowell replacing Dave Blaney for Talladega in one-race deal
Michael McDowell will replace Dave Blaney in the Prism Motorsports entry in this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway for what McDowell says is only a one-race deal.
Prism Motorsports has attempted eight races and qualified for seven, with Terry Labonte using a past champion’s provisional for Daytona and then Blaney qualifying on speed for six of the next seven events. McDowell will have to qualify on speed for the Talladega race because the team, which is owned by Phil Parsons, is outside the top 35 in owner points that are guaranteed starting spots.
“Phil Parsons called and asked if I would like to run Talladega for him,” McDowell said in a statement. “Dave Blaney has been doing a great job but had a family obligation, and I am only stepping in for the weekend.”
McDowell competed in 20 Cup events last year with Michael Waltrip Racing and is driving this season in the Nationwide Series for JTG Daugherty Racing. He finished 24th in the Cup race at Talladega a year ago.
