Crew chief Travis Peterson follows Michael McDowell to Spire

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Michael McDowell's move to drive the No. 71 car for Spire Motorsports next season paved the way for crew chief Travis Peterson to make the same move.

McDowell and Peterson paired up with the No. 34 car for Front Row Motorsports for the past two seasons. McDowell has two career wins and one with Peterson as his crew chief after finding the winner's circle on the Indianapolis Mo