Michael McDowell runs one race for a parked Kyle Busch at JGR (2011)
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Why? Kyle Busch hooked and wrecked Ron Hornaday Jr. under caution in a 2011 Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. NASCAR reacted swiftly, parking him for the weekend, leaving Joe Gibbs Racing with just a few hours to find a replacement. They chose Michael McDowell, who was there that weekend to run for his regular HP Racing team as a start-and-park.
How successful were they? McDowell finished 33rd in that weekend’s Cup race. Busch would come back the following week, putting McDowell back with HP for the rest of the season.
What was the aftermath? McDowell continued his career as a journeyman, eventually finding a home with Front Row Motorsports, winning two Cup races in the 34 car. He moved on this year to Spire Motorsports.
Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter? 5 pissy post-race interviews by Rowdy out of 10—they needed somebody, and McDriver was there.
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