B’laster Holdings will continue its collaboration with Michael McDowell for select 2026 NASCAR Cup Series races, building on a successful start in 2025 when McDowell finished 13th at Alabama’s 2.66-mile tri-oval with GUNK as the primary sponsor. This continued partnership highlights B’laster’s commitment to high-level motorsport competition and strong team alliances.
McDowell’s NASCAR Experience and Achievements
Michael McDowell brings 18 years of NASCAR Cup Series experience to the partnership. Over his career, he has secured two victories, including notable wins at Daytona International Speedway in 2021 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2023. McDowell has also claimed eight poles along with 14 top-five and 50 top-10 finishes, earning playoff appearances in both of his winning seasons. His veteran presence aims to maximize the partnership’s potential at key circuits.
Comments from Team and Sponsor Representatives
“Racing is the ultimate proving ground, and that mindset is deeply embedded in everything we do at B’laster,”
said Matt Bender, Marketing Director at B’laster Holdings.
“I’m thankful to represent B’laster Holdings again in 2026,”
McDowell stated.
“We’ve built a strong partnership over the years, and their support means the world. Atlanta and Talladega are tracks we feel good about and real opportunities for us to race our way to Victory Lane.”
Race Schedule and Broadcast Information
McDowell will drive the B’laster-branded No. 71 Chevrolet at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, February 22, at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This will be followed by competing in the GUNK-sponsored car at Talladega Superspeedway during the Jack Link’s 500 on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Both events will be broadcast live on FOX and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90, providing wide fan access.
B’laster’s Legacy and Product Range
Since its founding in 1957, B’laster has gained a reputation for reliable automotive products widely used in race shops and garages across the country. Their extensive line includes penetrants, lubricants, greases, solvents, protectants, refrigerants, and specialty chemicals, which assist both professionals and DIY enthusiasts in achieving high-quality repair and maintenance outcomes.
About Spire Motorsports and Future Outlook
Spire Motorsports, cofounded by NASCAR veteran Jeff Dickerson and TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss, achieved its first NASCAR Cup Series win in 2019 when Justin Haley won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. In the 2026 season, the team will field the Nos. 7, 71, and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR Cup Series, alongside the Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST trucks in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. This expansion reinforces the team’s competitive ambitions moving forward.
