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Articles tagged ‘Michael Waltrip Racing’

May 15
Tuesday

All Eyes on NASCAR Pit Crews Next Two Weeks; MWR Rewards Crew with Helmet Stickers

MWR Helmet Stickers CORNELIUS, N.C. – Few weeks in the 10-month NASCAR Sprint Cup season put as great of a spotlight on pit crew members as the next two weeks at Charlotte Motor Speedway. At Michael Waltrip Racing, success is measured on the crew helmets. This year MWR began awarding helmet stickers like college football teams. The No. 55 helmets carry Aaron’s Lucky Dog stickers, the No. 15 crew earns 5-hour ENERGY bottle decals and the No. 56 team receives NAPA Battery logos. “I’m a big fan of Ohio State football and have always liked the way the coaches reward big plays with buckeye stickers on the helmets,” said MWR’s pit coach Greg Miller. “We wanted to do something to reward the guys when they do ... FULL STORY »

Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Post-Race Recaps

Toyota Motorsports Logo Camry driver Denny Hamlin (second) was the highest-finishing Toyota driver in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at South Carolina's Darlington Raceway. Toyota drivers Kyle Busch (fourth), Martin Truex Jr. (fifth) and Joey Logano (10th) also posted a top-10 ... FULL STORY »

Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Post-Qualifying Recaps

Toyota Motorsports Logo KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 Wrigley Doublemint Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Starting Position: 5th How was your lap? "Qualifying lap was good. For as good as it felt though, I wish it was about a tenth-and-a-half (of a second) faster. ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Martin Truex, Jr.

2012 NSCS Martin Truex Jr., and Team Owner Michael Waltrip - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How was practice today at Darlington? "So far today has gone fairly smooth. I already went out and got my Darlington stripe, so I got that out ... FULL STORY »

Michael Waltrip Racing’s Sixth Annual Fan Fest Set for May 23

2012 Michael Waltrip Racing's Fan Fest CORNELIUS, N.C.— Michael Waltrip Racing will hold its sixth annual Fan Fest at its race shop in Cornelius, N.C. on Wednesday, May 23. MWR NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Martin Truex Jr., Mark Martin and Clint Bowyer will sign autographs from 1-3 ... FULL STORY »

NASCAR Nationwide Series ticket holders can get on the track free for the June 2 ‘5-hour ENERGY Open Track’ Session

(L-R) Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 15 5-hour Energy Toyota, talks with team owner Michael Waltrip talk in the garage - Photo Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images for NASCAR Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip to participate in a free question-and-answer session DOVER, Del. – After a highly successful inaugural event in 2011, 5-hour ENERGY and Dover International Speedway are again providing fans with the opportunity to get a close-up look ... FULL STORY »

MWR Transport Driver to Drive FDNY Rescue 4 in Darlington Hauler Parade to Honor Brother Killed in 9/11 Attack on World Trade Center

Michael Waltrip Racing Logo MWR to Honor Remembrance Rescue Project with Special Decal at Darlington DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 9, 2012) – Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 15 5-hour ENERGY transport driver Al Nelson,a native of Long Island, N.Y., will get the special opportunity on Thursday night in Darlington ... FULL STORY »



Martin Truex, Jr., hands over the car keys to South Carolina National Guardsman Blair Raines
Truex Jr., Helps Repair Car of South Carolina National Guardsman Begins “NAPA Knows How to Care” Program in Columbia, SC
Posted 05.09.12
Love Automotive in Columbia Collecting Names of People In Need of Brake Repair  CAYCE, S.C. - No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. relies on his pit crew whenever his race car needs repairs. On Wednesday near Columbia, S.C., it was the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver’s turn to ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota NASCAR Tidbits – May 7 – 13, 2012
Posted 05.09.12
200TH TRIUMPH: Camry driver Joey Logano's win in Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race (NNS) at Talladega Superspeedway was a milestone moment for Toyota in NASCAR -- the victory was Toyota's 200th in NASCAR national series competition. Logano timed a last-lap pass perfectly to edge his Toyota teammate Kyle Busch to ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Martin Truex Jr - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR
Martin Truex, Jr., 2012 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 05.08.12
CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. plans on doing some good work both on and off the track this week as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series prepares for Saturday night’s race at Darlington Raceway. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver is sixth in the standings and ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NSCS Aaron’s 499 Post-Race Recaps
Posted 05.06.12
Camry driver Kyle Busch (second) was the highest-finishing Toyota driver in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Talladega Superspeedway. Toyota driver Clint Bowyer (sixth) also posted a top-10 finish at the 2.66-mile Alabama superspeedway. Camry drivers led 31 laps (of 194) with Michael Waltrip (21 laps), Denny Hamlin (eight laps), ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NSCS Aaron’s 499 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Posted 05.05.12
MICHAEL WALTRIP, No. 55 Aaron's Color Your Way Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing Starting Position: 9th What does this type of qualifying result mean to you? "Well, it's cool because of my team. This reminds me a whole lot of when I endurance race. You have these teammates -- you ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Martin Truex Jr - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Aaron’s 499 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Martin Truex, Jr.
Posted 05.04.12
MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing What is your outlook for this weekend? "I'm looking forward to the weekend here. We've had some good runs here in the past and obviously have won some races here. It's just another weekend. I'm ready to ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota NASCAR Tidbits – April 30 – May 6, 2012
Posted 05.02.12
TOYOTA TRACKING 200: As the talk in the NASCAR garage is about teams and car numbers nearing landmark accomplishments, Toyota is on the brink of a special milestone -- one victory away capturing their 200th NASCAR national touring series triumph. Following a successful race weekend in Richmond, Va., where Toyota ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Clint Bowyer - Photo Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images for NASCAR
Clint Bowyer, 2012 NSCS Aaron’s 499 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 05.02.12
CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 15 Aaron’s/Alabama National Champions Toyota driver Clint Bowyer races at Talladega Superspeedway in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race with a special paint scheme honoring the 2011 University of Alabama’s BCS National Championship football team. Bowyer will even sport an Alabama firesuit and a specially designed helmet ...FULL STORY »
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John Wes Townley, No. 24 Toyota ‘Save in May’ Sales Event Toyota Camry Talladega Preview
Posted 05.02.12
John Wes Townley No. 24 Toyota 'Save in May' Sales Event Toyota Camry Event Preview Fact Sheet Event / Date: Aaron's 312 - May 5, 2012 Venue: Talladega Superspeedway News & Notes: This Week's Toyota 'Save in May' Sales Event ...FULL STORY »


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