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Daytona 500 - Practice Martin Truex Jr 56 Toyota CamryNo NAPA for you Michael Waltrip Racing!

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Dear Facebook Fans and the NAPA Community:

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 does not condone actions such as those that led to the penalties assessed by NASCAR. We remain supportive of the millions of NASCAR fans and will evaluate our future position in motorsports.

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Final Lap Logo InvertSHOW #271 – Guest: Trevor Bayne – We break down the MWR Spin Scandal, every angle is discussed, a dolphin makes an appearence, Mike Helton’s mustache speaks for the first time, plus we get you all set up for the Chase and Chicagoland. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

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2012 Charlotte May NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice Martin Truex Jr GarageCORNELIUS, N.C. – 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 No. 55 radio at the end of Saturday night’s race in Richmond was a split-second decision made by team spotter Ty Norris to bring the No. 55 to pit lane and help a teammate earn a place in the Chase. We regret the decision and its impact.

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brian_vickers_loudon_71413_nscs_victory_laneVICKERS TO PILOT THE NO. 55 AARON’S DREAM MACHINE FOR ALL 36 RACES IN 2014

ATLANTA (Aug. 13, 2013) — Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) announced today it has reached a multi-year agreement to sponsor Brian Vickers in Michael Waltrip Racing’s (MWR) No. 55 Toyota Camry in every NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

“We at Aaron’s are thrilled about this partnership. We’re building a championship organization – and we know that Brian Vickers and the No. 55 team, under Michael Waltrip’s tradition of winning, are focused on building a championship caliber team,” said Ronald W. Allen, Aaron’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “So many of our customers are enthusiastic and loyal NASCAR fans and we are proud to be a part of a sport they are passionate about. We are looking forward to continued success with Brian Vickers both on and off the track.”

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2012 Martinsville2 Brian Vickers On Grid For QualifyingJoe Gibbs Racing Announces Brian Vickers Will Drive No. 11 FedEx Camry
in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Beginning in Texas
Mark Martin Remains Behind the Wheel of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota in Martinsville

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 29, 2013) – Joe Gibbs Racing announces today that Brian Vickers will take over behind the wheel of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the injured Denny Hamlin starting on April 13 at Texas Motor Speedway.

It was previously released that Mark Martin would handle the duties behind the wheel for the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team while Denny Hamlin recovered from injury. Martin will drive the car in Martinsville, but Vickers will now take over the duties beginning in Texas.

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