WATCH: “Sweet taste of victory”- Fans react as Michael McDowell and his family celebrate FRM’s epic Indy win by kissing the bricks

Michael McDowell secured his second NASCAR crown jewel victory by dominating the Brickyard 200.

WATCH: “Sweet taste of victory”- Fans react as Michael McDowell and his family celebrate FRM’s epic Indy win by kissing the bricks

Michael McDowell celebrating with his family at IMS (Credits: IndyStar)

The No. 34 Ford Mustang Front Row Motorsports (FRM) driver, Michael McDowell, was over the moon after his epic victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He and his family were the latest members to kiss the bricks in Verizon 200 At The Brickyard on Sunday. The FRM driver secured a win in the 24th race of the 2023 NASCAR Cup season. 

Even more special is that he secured a playoff spot with his first victory of the year. McDowell and his family celebrated his win by honoring the track’s kissing-the-bricks tradition. It is one of the most famous rituals in NASCAR and was started by the iconic Dale Jarrett. In 1996, Jarrett and crew chief Todd Parrot kissed the track after their win. That’s how this tradition was born, and to date, they follow it.

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Michael McDowell dominated the field at IMS by leading 54 of the 82 laps. He fought against one of the best NASCAR road course racers, Chase Elliott, and went on to win.  It was a huge moment for Front Row Motorsports as well. After the race, McDowell told the media that taking the lead and maintaining it shows the team’s strength. However, he, his family, and the team weren’t the only ones who were happy. NASCAR fans reacted to his win and celebrations on social media. 

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Here is how the fans reacted to Michael McDowell’s celebration 

Michael McDowell with his family after his Indy win (Credits: The Boston Globe)
Michael McDowell with his family after his Indy win (Credits: The Boston Globe) 

One fan commented, “Sweet taste of victory for Michael McDowell,” as he knelt and kissed the track. “No more playoff worries. No more stress about the prospect of ever earning that 2nd win. It all finally came together,” and “So happy for FRM and Michael” were two comments. NASCAR fans are happy for the No.34 Ford Mustang driver and praised him for his outstanding performance on the track. 

Another user commented, “I like we are strange people.” It was a funny reference from the fan, as NASCAR has some unusual celebrations in the motorsports world. “Awesome moments” and “So happy for you guys” were two comments. It is safe to say everyone enjoyed watching Michael McDowell win in Indy. Take a look at other reactions below. 

After the race, Michael McDowell stated that he was so proud of the team, and it was a humbling moment. He told Fox Sports, “It’s such a grind, such a hard deal to win a Cup race. And to do it like we did today. I’m just really proud of everybody at Front Row.” There’s no doubt that the 38-year-old will sleep like a baby as he does not have to worry about the playoffs anymore. 

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