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Michael Waltrip Racing Notes from the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour:

team owner Michael Waltrip says, ‘This is breaking news: We dont have any news. Theres really nothing new or different from 2012. Man are we happy about that.” Clint Bowyer on a 2nd-place hangover: ‘Ive had a lot of hangovers, you fight through them.” and also said his #15 team is not fully-sponsored, ‘Were definitely looking for some more sponsors on our car.” Mark Martin said #55 team was able to keep entire team together from 2012 to 2013, Mark Martin said: ‘I dont expect to be in it (55 car in 2014) Thats not my goal. My goal is to see Rodney & 55 car race for a championship” but on his 2014 plans: ‘Its too early to get into discussions about future behind the wheel. Some talk about being further involvement w/ 55 team.” MIchael Waltrip announces plans for new fitness facility at MWR and that Martin is helping to update the gym. Brian Vickers only test in Gen6 car was last fall, but expects to test more before first race at Bristol. Besides running nine race in the #55 for MWR, Vickers is also running full time in Nationwide with JGR. Truex Jr. says Toyota Racing Development is playing a key role in development of new car and TRD was a key in 2012 success.(from many Twitter reports/feeds)