(Video) Michael McDowell and Zane Smith caught on camera having an animated confrontation at Watkins Glen
Michael McDowell and Zane Smith battled to the line at Watkins Glen while rubbing wheels with each other.
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Michael McDowell and Zane Smith, images via X/Toby_Christie
While the race at Watkins Glen focused on Shane van Gisbergen and Chris Buescher battling for the lead-up ahead, a fight brewed a few positions back between Michael McDowell and Zane Smith. Both drivers were in close contention to take another top five finish against their name, which got them having a few run-ins at each other. Subsequently, the 39-year-old was spotted having an animated confrontation with Smith post-race on their fight in the race.
Zane Smith started the race in 19th position while Michael McDowell started in 10th. Though the FRM driver was on course to get a top-10 finish, he aimed for more and wanted to get on top of the podium. On the other hand, the No.71 driver had received a speeding penalty and had to limit the damage caused by the unfortunate incident.
However, with three laps to go, Tyler Reddick and two other drivers had a massive crash causing a late-race caution after William Byron’s crash. This caused another overtime restart which gave the SM driver a chance to get inside the top five.
Moreover, Smith utilized the chance that he was presented with as he got inside the top five but had to fend off the FRM of McDowell. With determination in both driver’s eyes to retain their position, they indulged in a series of attacks where Smith emerged victorious. This did not go well with the senior driver, as he was later spotted having a heated confrontation with the No.71 driver regarding their close contact racing.
Zane Smith’s wife congratulates his husband on his second top five finish of the season
Smith is currently in his full-time rookie season in the Cup Series. Moreover, he currently wants to impress teams and make a statement among the NASCAR garages that he is here to stay and has shown glimpses of stellar performances like in Nashville, where he scored a podium amidst all odds.
On the other hand, his fifth-place finish in Watkins Glen had come after a tremendous effort from his side as his wife McCall Smith explained.
P5!!! Great weekend for Zane and his 71 team. Overcame a speeding penalty, didn’t give up and drove up through the field. So proud.McCall Smith wrote on X
The 23-year-old expressed her joy on X(formerly Twitter) and claimed that the SM driver had overcome major challenges in the build-up to his result. She further stated that she was proud of her husband’s effort and looked forward to more moments of happiness in the subsequent races.
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