Michael Waltrip Racing
It’s Official: Reutimann, Aaron’s Ink Extensions With MWR
Michael Waltrip Racing announced that it has signed David Reutimann to a contact extension, locking the driver up through the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season.
Reutimann Signs Three-Year Extension With MWR
David Reutimann has signed a three-year extension with Michael Waltrip Racing to remain as driver of the No. 00 Sprint Cup Toyota Camry.
Carpentier To Drive MWR Toyota At Montreal
Michael Waltrip Racing announced that Patrick Carpentier will drive the No. 99 NAPA Toyota in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal in August. In 2007, Carpentier won the pole for this race and finished second in both 2007 and 2008. In 2009, he also ran well [...]
Report: Harvick Re-signs With RCR
Richard Childress Racing and Kevin Harvick have reportedly reached an agreement on a contract extension that will keep Harvick in the No. 29 Chevy beyond the 2010 season. An official announcement is expected Saturday before the All Star race.
Tracy To Run Indy 500 – Coca Cola 600 in 2011?
Brian Nelson, of MRN Radio, tweeted that Paul Tracy is considering running the Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600 in 2011. Nelson says he is meeting with Michael Waltrip and Cal Wells, presumably about running a MWR car.
Reutimann, MWR Working On Extension
ESPN is reporting that David Reutimann is working on a deal to stay with Michael Waltrip Racing past the end of this season. Reutimann indicated that there are no major sticking points that should keep the two sides from reaching an agreement.
MWR To Drive At No. 15 Toyota At FoS
Per Michael Waltrip Racing’s Facebook page, Michael Waltrip will drive a No. 15 NAPA Toyota at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, over July 4th weekend. The FoS is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles held in Europe.
What If NASCAR Drivers Were Drafted?
Ever wonder what it would be like if NASCAR teams drafted drivers like players are drafted in the NFL? I did, so I decided to use a convoluted system to determine where drivers would end up if there was a draft today.
Four Teams Penalized For Texas Infractions
NASCAR has penalized Germain Racing’s No. 13 and JTG Daugherty Racing’s No. 47 teams for rule violations at Texas Motor Speedway. The crew chiefs were fined and placed on probation for the rest of the season. The teams each lost 50 owner’s points and 25 driver’s points. Two other teams received fines and probation, as well.
Source: Budweiser Had Talks With RCR
ESPN is reporting that a source said that Richard Childress Racing has discussed a deal with Budweiser to replace Shell/Pennzoil, which just announced it is leaving the team at the end of the season. With Kasey Kahne leaving Richard Petty Motorsports to join Hendrick Motorsports, Budweiser is said to be looking to move to another team. Recently, [...]
