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NAPA Auto Parts leaving Michael Waltrip Racing at end of year UPDATES:

NAPA Auto Parts leaving Michael Waltrip Racing at end of year UPDATES:

September 19, 2013
NAPA posted the following message on their Facebook page Thursday morning: 'After thorough consideration, NAPA has made

NAPA Auto Parts leaving Michael Waltrip Racing at end of year UPDATES:

NAPA Auto Parts leaving Michael Waltrip Racing at end of year UPDATES:

September 19, 2013
NAPA posted the following message on their Facebook page Thursday morning: 'After thorough consideration, NAPA has made the difficult decision to end its sponsorship arrangement with Michael Waltrip Racing effective December 31, 2013. NAPA believes in fair play and
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Truex talks about wrist, Richmond penalties:

Truex talks about wrist, Richmond penalties:

September 14, 2013
From #56-Martin Truex, Jr.s media availability Friday morning at Chicagoland Speedway: Do you think the sanctions issued

Truex talks about wrist, Richmond penalties:

Truex talks about wrist, Richmond penalties:

September 14, 2013
From #56-Martin Truex, Jr.s media availability Friday morning at Chicagoland Speedway: Do you think the sanctions issued to MWR were fair? 'All I did the last two weeks was drive my heart out. I broke my wrist at Bristol. I found out this week that I have two broken
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Hendrick says Gordon was ‘robbed:

Hendrick says Gordon was ‘robbed:

September 11, 2013
Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick said he was just as mad as his driver, #24-Jeff Gordon, over the penalties
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Waltrip defends organization:

Waltrip defends organization:

September 11, 2013
Car owner Michael Waltrip said that there was no plan to ensure that #56-Martin Truex Jr. made the Chase last weekend at

Hendrick says Gordon was ‘robbed:

Hendrick says Gordon was ‘robbed:

September 11, 2013
Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick said he was just as mad as his driver, #24-Jeff Gordon, over the penalties NASCAR handed down Monday night regarding Michael Waltrip Racings attempt to manipulate the outcome of Saturday nights race at Richmond, Va. Hendrick

Waltrip defends organization:

Waltrip defends organization:

September 11, 2013
Car owner Michael Waltrip said that there was no plan to ensure that #56-Martin Truex Jr. made the Chase last weekend at Richmond, but admits he might have made some similar decisions. Waltrip spoke Tuesday to 'Race Hub" on FOX Sports 1, which also employs him. His
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Michael Waltrip Racing Statement:

Michael Waltrip Racing Statement:

September 9, 2013
Michael Waltrip Racing accepts the penalties issued by NASCAR this evening and plans to move forward in the 2013 season.

Michael Waltrip Racing Statement:

Michael Waltrip Racing Statement:

September 9, 2013
Michael Waltrip Racing accepts the penalties issued by NASCAR this evening and plans to move forward in the 2013 season. Michael Waltrip, founder and co-owner of MWR: 'What occurred on the #55 radio at the end of Saturday nights race in Richmond was a split-second
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Owners Chase Wide Open:

Owners Chase Wide Open:

September 7, 2013
For the first time in the 10-year history of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the 12 cars in the owners Chase might

Owners Chase Wide Open:

Owners Chase Wide Open:

September 7, 2013
For the first time in the 10-year history of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the 12 cars in the owners Chase might not have their corresponding drivers in the drivers Chase. The #14 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet and the #55 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota could
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Crew chief change at MWR #55 team UPDATE:

Crew chief change at MWR #55 team UPDATE:

August 26, 2013
Scott Miller, MWR executive vice president of competition, is expected to act as interim crew chief on the #55 Aarons Toyota

Crew chief change at MWR #55 team UPDATE:

Crew chief change at MWR #55 team UPDATE:

August 26, 2013
Scott Miller, MWR executive vice president of competition, is expected to act as interim crew chief on the #55 Aarons Toyota team and for Brian Vickers until a replacement can be found. Rodney Childers informed MWR last week that he would not be returning to the team
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Martin-For-Stewart Shakes Up Owner Chase Possibilities:

Martin-For-Stewart Shakes Up Owner Chase Possibilities:

August 23, 2013
No owner whose driver failed to reach the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup has ever qualified for postseason riches. The