Kevin Mercer

SportsSpectrum.com

Michael McDowell gives thanks to God after fiery Daytona 500 victory

Entering Sunday’s NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 — the “Great American Race” — driver Michael McDowell was a 100-1 underdog. After the race, which ended shortly after midnight in Florida thanks to two fiery crashes on either side of a rain delay that lasted nearly six hours, it was McDowell celebrating in victory lane.

Michael McDowell gives thanks to God after fiery Daytona 500 victory