Michael Waltrip Racing
TRD Recalls Three Engines For MWR’s No. 15
Toyota Racing Development has recalled three engines belonging to Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 15 Toyota and drive Clint Bowyer, following a parts review.
MWR’s No. 56 Team Penalized For Texas Infraction
NASCAR announced that it has penalized Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 56 Sprint Cup Series team and driver, Martin Truex Jr. for infractions found during post-race inspection following the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
MWR’s No. 56 Too Low After NRA 500 At Texas
Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 56 team and driver Martin Truex Jr face penalties after the No. 56 Toyota was found to be too low during post-race inspection for the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Martin, Vickers To Fill In For Hamlin In JGR’s No. 11
Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Mark Martin will replace Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry, as Hamlin recovers from an L1 compression fracture he suffered during his incident with Joey Logano on the last lap of the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway. JGR President JD Gibbs said: We’ve been real [...]
Walter Joins MWR As Director Of Race Engineering
Former Penske Racing crew chief Chad Walter has joined Michael Waltrip Racing as director of race engineering. Walter served as crew chief for the No. 22 Penske Nationwide Series team and driver Sam Hornish. Walter led the team to victories with both Hornish and Justin Allgaier; he also led both to fourth-place finishes in the [...]
Martin Doesn’t Plan To Drive MWR’s No. 55 In 2014, He Says
Mark Martin said that he doesn’t plan to drive the No. 55 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota after 2013, but wouldn’t say whether or not he would retire. Martin said: My goal is to make this car one of the most wanted rides in NASCAR for 2014. I want to help [crew chief] Rodney Childers get [...]
Gordon Retaliates Against Bowyer; Gordon Penalized
Jeff Gordon retaliated against Clint Bowyer after the two made contact during the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix. A fight ensued between the crews, resulting in a penalty for Gordon.
Report: Harvick To Join SHR In 2014
Kevin Harvick signed a multi-year agreement to drive for Stewart Haas Racing in 2014, according to ESPN.com
Childers Re-Signs With Michael Waltrip Racing
Rodney Childers has re-signed with Michael Waltrip Racing to serve as the crew chief for the No. 55 MWR Toyota.
Tryson Has Joined BK Racing
Pat Tryson has joined BK Racing, though in what capacity has yet to be revealed. BK Racing purchased the assets of Red Bull Racing, and fields cars for Landon Cassill and Travis Kvapil.
