A Plan to Conquerer Daytona: San Tan Ford Arizona Daytona 500 Preview

Glendale’s Michael McDowell earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory one year ago in the most prestigious race in NASCAR, the 2021 Daytona 500. Now, he has the opportunity to become just the fourth driver in the race’s 64-year history to win back-to-back titles. McDowell starts in the 6th position on Sunday to defend his championship.

ENTER THE REIGNING CHAMPION.

Glendale, AZ's @Mc_Driver returns to the World Center of Racing in defense of his first career Cup Series victory, the 2021 #DAYTONA500.

The @Team_FRM driver will start in the 6th position for the 64th running of The Great American Race on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/RfkKQ3yBSe

— Devon Henry (@devonhenry77) February 18, 2022

Meanwhile, Tucson’s Alex Bowman has earned his fifth straight front row start in the Daytona 500 after Wednesday’s qualifying session. The 28-year-old will start second in the 64th running on Sunday after a disappointing Daytona 500 in 2021.

Two drivers will represent Arizona in the 64th running of the #DAYTONA500

Starting 2nd: Tucson's @Alex_Bowman
Starting 6th: Glendale's @Mc_Driver

Here's a @Sports360AZ recap from Lake Lloyd & the @DAYTONA duels to set the grid for Sunday's Great American Race. pic.twitter.com/plMH0TC9lA

— Devon Henry (@devonhenry77) February 18, 2022