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Michael Waltrip Racing Hires Mark Martin, Extends Aaron’s Through 2013
FORT WORTH, TEX. – Michael Waltrip Racing announced today it has hired Mark Martin to share in driving duties of the No. 00 Toyota and extended its 30-race sponsorship with Aaron’s, Inc. through the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Martin will drive in 25 Sprint Cup events each of the next two seasons, sharing the No. 00 Aaron’s Dream Machine with Michael Waltrip, who will drive five events with Aaron’s sponsorship. Martin will join Martin Truex … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
MWR Confirms Reutimann Gone at End of Season
CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that driver David Reutimann will not return to the team for the 2012 season. Team officials notified Reutimann this week. “David has been a significant part of Michael Waltrip Racing since the very beginning and will forever be a part of our heritage,” said Co-Owner Michael Waltrip. “We want to thank David for his contribution to our growth and success over the past five years and wish him well … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
NASCAR fines, suspends Michael Waltrip Racing crew chiefs for rules violation at Talladega
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has issued penalties to Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 56 Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr., and the No. 00, driven by David Reutimann, along with the No. 47 Toyota built by MWR for JTG/Daugherty Racing and driven by Bobby Labonte as a result of rule infractions discovered during opening day inspection Oct. 21 at Talladega Superspeedway. All three cars were found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
NASCAR Notebook: MWR windshields confiscated by NASCAR; Buescher wins NCWTS pole
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR confiscated the windshields of three cars built by Michael Waltrip Racing on Friday at Talladega Superspeedway. The windshields of MWR’s No. 56 Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr., and the No. 00, driven by David Reutimann, along with the No. 47 Toyota built by MWR for JTG/Daugherty Racing and driven by Bobby Labonte, were deemed in violation of NASCAR rules because of unapproved modifications, specifically that … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Travis Pastrana says, ‘No more X Games’
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DOVER, Del.—Travis Pastrana wants to put his best foot forward—literally and figuratively—and that means no more participation in the X Games. In other words, Pastrana won’t do anything else to jeopardize his plans to race stock cars. Pastrana broke his right foot and ankle in a failed attempt to perform a “TP Roll” in the X Games Best Trick competition in July. The accident nixed his planned Nationwide Series debut at … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Michael Waltrip Racing hires Scott Miller as VP of competition
CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing today named industry veteran Scott Miller as executive vice president of competition effective at the conclusion of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Miller has served in several roles throughout his 16-year stint in NASCAR, most recently as director of competition at Richard Childress Racing. Miller has been a winning crew chief and has repeatedly guided teams into the Chase for the Sprint Cup from his management role. Co-owner Michael Waltrip … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip confirm they’re negotiating
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service JOLIET, Ill.—Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip Racing acknowledged Friday they’re talking, but there’s no deal to announce yet, team owner Michael Waltrip said. “I can confirm we have had very productive conversations with Clint and a quality sponsor,” Waltrip said in a statement released by the team. “Today, however, we don’t have anything finalized and we’re not in a position to make any formal announcements. Our goal has never changed. “(Co-owner) … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Ryan Truex Running Six Nationwide Series Races for Michael Waltrip Racing
CORNELIUS N.C. – Ryan Truex celebrates his 18th birthday Thursday and couldn’t be happier with his present from Michael Waltrip Racing. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Aaron’s to Sponsor Six Additional Races at MWR
ATLANTA – Aaron’s, Inc. announced today it will add six more Sprint Cup races, plus the Sprint All-Star Race to its 2010 schedule. The additional races increase Aaron’s total to 24 races as the primary sponsor of the Michael Waltrip Racing No. 00 Aaron’s Dream Machine driven by David Reutimann. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
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