Fight Erupts Between Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell During Cup Series Qualifying

At the conclusion of the opening round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying for Sunday’s TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, a brawl broke out between Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell.

Both drivers are from the Ford camp, but had a dispute about an incident that happened on the track as the round was drawing to a close. McDowell made a mistake in impeding Suarez’s attempt at a hot lap. Suarez was understandably frustrated and attempted to crash McDowell’s No. 34 car as a result.

When they climbed from the car the two drivers threw down.

Punches thrown in Phoenix. Daniel Suárez vs. Michael McDowell. pic.twitter.com/lIIfu9bFXE

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Here is what Michael McDowell had to say about the incident:

"[Daniel Suárez] tried to crash us and I just didn't appreciate it."- Michael McDowell pic.twitter.com/xYlyMYYiUw

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Suarez responded by saying the fight happened due to a lack of respect from McDowell.

Daniel Suárez says a "lack of respect" from McDowell caused the fight. pic.twitter.com/Z1BEuNF5YJ

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This certainly adds some spice to this race weekend.