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SPEED Dropping This Week in NASCAR but Expanding NASCAR Programming

By Michael Smith, Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Speed is pumping even more horsepower into its NASCAR lineup in 2010. Although the network already has a deep stable of NASCAR programming, from practice and qualifying to news and analysis, Speed is planning to add six to eight new shows this year. Yet another show that’s still in the formative stages, an American Idol-like reality talent show that would originate from the track, also is in the works, although it’s uncertain when it would debut. … Read entire article »

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Waltrip to Race in the Dubai 24 Hour Sportscar Race

CORNELIUS, N.C. – With more than 1,000 races in a quarter-century’s worth of NASCAR experience, you would think it would take a lot to get Michael Waltrip excited about an off-season race. … Read entire article »

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Daytona Celebrates Michael Waltrip’s 25th Year With Special Ticket Package

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On Sunday, Feb. 14, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip will begin his 25th year in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at the sport’s biggest race – the Daytona 500. … Read entire article »

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Michael Waltrip Racing Press Conference Transcript

Michael Waltrip met with the media Tuesday to announce that NAPA had signed on to sponsor Martin Truex, Jr. in the No. 56 NAPA Toyota and that Michael would be running a limited next year for MWR. Here’s the complete transcript of the press conference. … Read entire article »

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Patrick Carpentier to Drive No. 55 at Infineon Speedway

Cornelius, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced today that Patrick Carpentier will drive the No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry in the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. … Read entire article »

Filed under: NASCAR, Nationwide Series

Showdown Offers Launch Pad for Sprint Cup Careers

It appears a win is a win at NASCAR’s highest level … no matter how or where you get it. While all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers eagerly anticipate their first victory, many of the sport’s biggest names celebrated their first Cup wins in the NASCAR Sprint Showdown or NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »

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Michael Waltrip Racing Starting to Make Strides

CORNELIUS, NC – Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) is continuing to make strides since its first full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season in 2007. Both Michael Waltrip and David Reutimann have had noticeable performances in the first three events that have resulted in strong finishes. … Read entire article »

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