The 39-year-old driver – who received the 2021 Daytona 500 – made the announcement on Wednesday posting an announcement on social media.
“For the previous seven years, I’ve been lucky to name Entrance Row Motorsports ‘residence.’ Collectively, we’ve challenged the giants of NASCAR, leaving a mark on the game that I’m proud to be part of,” McDowell mentioned.
“Relaxation assured, there’s nonetheless loads of racing left this season, and I’m totally dedicated to doing no matter it takes to get FRM one other win and one other playoff berth. We’re not slowing down till the checkered flag flies in Phoenix.
“I look ahead to proceed driving for a few years to return and might’t wait to share my future plans with you all quickly.”
A number of sources advised Motorsport.com that McDowell’s probably touchdown spot for subsequent season is Spire Motorsports, however no official announcement is imminent.
McDowell joined FRM in 2018 and owns a pair of Cup wins – his Daytona 500 victory and final season on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Street Course. Nearly half (228) of his 477 Cup collection begins, and eight of his 9 profession top-five finishes have include the Bob Jenkins-owned group.
To date this season, McDowell has excelled in qualifying, profitable the pole at Atlanta and Talladega and began on the entrance row for the Daytona 500, however struggled with closing races with good outcomes. He’s presently twenty sixth within the collection standings getting into Sunday’s race at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.
Jenkins posted the next assertion following McDowell’s announcement:
“We thank Michael for all he has performed throughout his time as a driver at Entrance Row Motorsports. His 2021 Daytona 500 victory, a dominant win on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and two appearances within the NASCAR Cup Collection Playoffs set a brand new normal for our group. He turned the chief of his crew and the group. Outdoors the automotive, he was the mannequin for a driver we need to characterize us and our companions. “We’re unhappy to see Michael depart, however want him, Jami and his household nothing however the perfect as he strikes on to a different chapter of what’s already an unbelievable racing profession.”
FRM presently fields two full-time Cup groups with drivers McDowell and Todd Gilliland and a full-time Truck Collection entry with rookie Lyne Riggs.
