MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Front Row Motorsports officials have announced Blake Harris will join the team to serve as the crew chief for Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Ford Mustang team.
Harris, 34, joins Front Row Motorsports after stints at Furniture Row Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing with NASCAR Cup Series champio, Martin Truex, Jr.
A native of Maypearl, Texas, Harris with McDowell, the defending Daytona 500 champion. McDowell has had career years with FRM in this span that includes 12 top-10 and four top-five finishes, highlighted by winning the Daytona 500 last season.
“Blake has proven to be championship leader who is ready to take McDowell and our No. 34 team to the next level,” said Jerry Freeze, General Manager, Front Row Motorsports. “He’s young but has a wealth of knowledge and experience with one of the best teams in the NASCAR Cup Series. He played a key role in wins and a championship. Blake is the type of person we want to help us continue to contend.”
Harris has spent time at Evernham Motorsports, Furniture Row Racing and most recently Joe Gibbs Racing winning over 25 NASCAR Cup Series races and the 2017 championship. He moves up from car chief to the crew chief role at Front Row Motorsports.
Harris duties begin immediately and will accompany the team at upcoming tests at Daytona Int’l Speedway and Phoenix Raceway.