When rumors surfaced that Hyak Motorsports could fold after 2026, the domino effect following Michael McDowell’s seat began. If Ricky Stenhouse Jr. needed a new ride, many saw McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet as the obvious destination. On the other hand, Kyle Busch also began looming as a possible replacement for McDowell. So, talk of McDowell potentially being replaced was already circulating. Now, ahead of Watkins Glen, McDowell stepped into media…