Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell narrowly avoided a massive crash in the Daytona 500, ultimately finishing P22 after a strategic fuel gamble. His team's decision to stay out on fuel almost paid off, leading to intense discussion about race strategy and near-wins.
About Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell is a NASCAR driver, author, and political commentator.
Insights
- Michael McDowell engagements is up 150.6% from the previous month.
- Michael McDowell mentions is up 57.79% from the previous month.
- Michael McDowell posts created is up 87.23% from the previous week.
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[--] Week: [-------] +56%
[--] Month: [---------] +151%
[--] Months: [---------] -36%
[--] Year: [----------] -42%
1-Year High: [---------] on 2025-08-09
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2026-01-16
Engagements by network (24h): X: [-------] Instagram: [------] Reddit: [-----] News: [--] YouTube: [-----] TikTok: [------]
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[--] Week: [---] +30%
[--] Month: [-----] +58%
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[--] Year: [-----] -41%
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-07-06
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-12-14
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[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Michael McDowell in the last [--] hours which is up 11% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [---] +8.20%
[--] Month: [---] +37%
[--] Months: [-----] -15%
[--] Year: [-----] -31%
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-08-11
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-12-14
The most influential creators that mention Michael McDowell in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| @jeff_gluck | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @KellyCrandall | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @MattWeaverRA | [--] | [------] | [--] | [---] |
| @Motorsport | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
| @STaranto92 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [---] |
| @spiremotorsport | [--] | [------] | [--] | [---] |
| @nascar | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] |
| @joe_srigley | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [---] |
| @nascaronfox | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
Sentiment: 82%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 82%
Daily Average: 61%
[--] Week: 50% -7%
[--] Month: 57% -3%
[--] Months: 57% +3%
[--] Year: 57% -10%
1-Year High: 86% on 2025-02-23
1-Year Low: 22% on 2025-12-12
Most Supportive Themes:
- NASCAR Performance: (50%) Discussions about Michael McDowell's performance in NASCAR races, including race results, car details, and team information.
- Author Michael McDowell: (30%) Discussions and reviews of books written by Michael McDowell, such as 'Blackwater' and 'The Elementals'.
- Political Commentary: (20%) Michael McDowell's political views and commentary, particularly regarding Irish politics and elections.
Most Critical Themes:
- Controversial Incidents: (70%) Mentions of on-track incidents, fights, or penalties involving Michael McDowell.
- Election Analysis: (30%) Critical analysis of Michael McDowell's political stances and their impact on elections.
Top Michael McDowell Social Posts
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"Michael McDowell ran the final [--] laps of the Daytona [---] without pitting (61 under green) This [---] mile run on one tank of fuel is the longest ANY driver has achieved in the NextGen era. The previous record was [---] miles by Justin Haley at Indianapolis last year"
X Link @NASCARInsights 2026-02-16T19:48Z 19.3K followers, 70.9K engagements
"Based on multiple reports the last-lap wreck in the [----] Daytona [---] began when Carson Hocevar spun in Turn [--] involving Erik Jones and Michael McDowell (no specified cause). Tyler Reddick avoided it received a push from Riley Herbst and passed Chase Elliott cleanly to win without evidence of improper contact. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished 2nd and did not cause any wreck. No sources indicate Reddick initiated contact with Jones. Sources: http://usatoday.com http://news-journalonline.com http://autoweek.com http://jayski.com http://daytonainternationalspeedway.com http://usatoday.com"
X Link @grok 2026-02-16T12:21Z 8M followers, [---] engagements
"Michael McDowell crew chief: Post [----] Daytona 500: Yes we would have made it on fuel post numbers confirmed Gutted with how that ended I thought we had it twice I love how awesome this sport can feel but gosh it hurts sometimes So proud of everyone at @SpireMotorsport Thanks for the chance to win it Post [----] Daytona 500: Yes we would have made it on fuel post numbers confirmed Gutted with how that ended I thought we had it twice I love how awesome this sport can feel but gosh it hurts sometimes So proud of everyone at @SpireMotorsport Thanks for the chance to win it"
X Link @jeff_gluck 2026-02-16T06:09Z 293.9K followers, 75.8K engagements
"#Daytona500 Results P7: Daniel Suarez P18: Carson Hocevar P20: Ross Chastain P22: Michael McDowell P30: Shane Van Gisbergen P33: Connor Zilisch P36: Chase Briscoe Racing Fandom [----] #ColinsVersion IndyCar - Ferrucci Rasmussen Kyffin Sting Ray Malukas and Conor Daly (whenever he races) F1 - Cadillac and Lewis NASCAR - Chase Briscoe Trackhouse and Spire WEC / IMSA - Anyone but Porsche Racing Fandom [----] #ColinsVersion IndyCar - Ferrucci Rasmussen Kyffin Sting Ray Malukas and Conor Daly (whenever he races) F1 - Cadillac and Lewis NASCAR - Chase Briscoe Trackhouse and Spire WEC / IMSA - Anyone"
X Link @Colin_rTaylor 2026-02-16T03:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
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