What to expect when expecting Spire prospect Tristan McKee
At 41-years-old, Michael McDowell isn’t ready to retire from the NASCAR Cup Series but knows exactly when he would like to. “Tristan McKee is really switched on, focused, and he’s the real deal,” McDowell said earlier this season. “I’ve been asked a lot when I’m going to retire. I’m going to quit when he’s ready to go Cup racing, Lord willing.” That’s high praise for a ... Keep reading
Spire Motorsports prospect Tristan McKee, just 16-years-old, is already receiving high praise for his potential from those around the team. Michael McDowell, a veteran driver, believes McKee is "switched on, focused, and the real deal." NASCAR enthusiast Lorin Ranier, the son of former Cup Series team owner Harry Ranier, first noticed McKee at the age of 10, when he won his Late Model Stock debut at Carteret County Speedway.
The story became complicated when McKee was misregistered as 14, leading NASCAR to ban him from certain tracks. Running with Spire Motorsports since 2023, McKee has been working with development team members Jeff Dickerson and Bill Anthony. Despite some controversies and conflicts, McKee maintains a positive attitude, stating he's working hard to become the best version of himself.
With Dickerson and Anthony by his side, McKee is now developing in Super Late Models, with the ultimate goal of eventually racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.
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