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CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing announced today a multi-year contract extension with TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) to keep the organization in the Toyota camp for years to come.

MWR and Toyota entered Sprint Cup Racing – NASCAR’s premier division – together in 2007. MWR currently fields three NASCAR Sprint Cup teams and is enjoying its best season with Martin Truex Jr. and Clint Bowyer in the top 10 in NASCAR Sprint Cup driver points and all three of its cars in the top 12 in owner points. MWR Toyotas have earned three poles and seven top-fives in the first 11 races in 2012.

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CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing today announced Clint Bowyer will drive the team’s No. 15 Toyota with 5-hour ENERGY as the primary sponsor for the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons beginning at the 2012 Daytona 500.

The announcement ends months of speculation for the highly valued free agent.

“This has been a very long summer, but I think for everyone involved, the best decision was made to be at Michael Waltrip Racing,” said Bowyer.

“I am a big fan of 5-hour ENERGY so I was really happy when they approached me about putting a deal together. We were diligent in working through our options and finally found the right fit. I have been so impressed with what’s going on at MWR. Then when the 5-hour ENERGY executives met with Michael and his people, we knew this was going to be our home.

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1 4 Kasey Kahne Red Bull Toyota 29.775 186.196
2 33 Clint Bowyer Cheerios / Hamburger Helper Chevrolet 29.819 185.922
3 18 Kyle Busch Pedigree Toyota 29.832 185.841
4 83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota 29.843 185.772
5 24 Jeff Gordon Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet 29.849 185.735
6 17 Matt Kenseth Crown Royal Ford 29.853 185.710
7 99 Carl Edwards Aflac Ford 29.877 185.561
8 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 29.880 185.542
9 39 Ryan Newman Army Reserve Chevrolet 29.889 185.486
10 22 Kurt Busch Shell Pennzoil Dodge 29.915 185.325
11 43 AJ Allmendinger Best Buy Ford 29.921 185.288
12 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Target Chevrolet 29.939 185.177
13 11 Denny Hamlin Charter Communications Toyota 29.947 185.127
14 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Dodge 29.949 185.115
15 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford 29.958 185.059

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2012 Toyota Camry To Serve
As Official Pace Car For The 54th Annual DAYTONA 500
Toyota becomes fourth manufacturer to pace a Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona since 2010

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 2012 Toyota Camry will serve as the official pace car for the 54th running of the DAYTONA 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 – the first time that the manufacturer will serve as the pace car for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway and the fourth different manufacturer to do so at the “World Center of Racing” since 2010.

“NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway provide a uniquely American platform for manufacturers to display their technology, innovation and overall automotive excellence,” said Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III. “After nearly eight years of competing at NASCAR’s highest level, I’m pleased to have the 2012 Toyota Camry pace the DAYTONA 500.”

PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA

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