General Discussion » Toyota recall includes 3.8 million cars sold in the USA
November 2, 2009 General Motors is recalling all models because of a problem with plastic supply and return ports on the modular reservoir assembly. The ...
Michael Waltrip Racing confident in sponsorship, could add fourth team in '09
By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Michael Waltrip
Jerry Markland
Getty Images for NASCAR
While many teams continue to search for sponsorship for the 2009 Sprint Cup season and beyond, one team that seems confident about sponsorship is Michael Waltrip Racing.
MWR Executive Vice President Cal Wells said Saturday that he believes the team has enough sponsorship for two cars and three-quarters of another. He said he could envision the team running a fourth car part time in 2009.
“I believe we’re in really good shape,” Wells said. “I’m hoping we’re actually going to run a fourth car. I don’t know that we can get it off, but we have so much in the pipeline.”
As far as who would be teammates with already signed Michael Waltrip and David Reutimann, Wells said the team hopes to re-sign Michael McDowell, who has run most of the season in a third car for MWR.
“We’re selling hard around McDowell,” Wells said. “We’ve got a lot of stuff we’re working on. I honestly don’t know. There’s some [more] talent out there.”
Wells also dismissed the idea that MWR would merge with another team.
“We’re looking at doing some service providing stuff with some folks that are trying to come in, kind of like the Hall of Fame [Racing] deals [with Joe Gibbs Racing],” Wells said. “We’re not to the point of announcing anything yet, but we’re looking for business. We’re not looking at [merging].”
2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings
Driver Standings after the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 6492 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | -108 |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -169 |
| 4 | Kurt Busch | -211 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | -285 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -289 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -321 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | -352 |
| 9 | Ryan Newman | -411 |
| 10 | Kasey Kahne | -476 |
| 11 | Carl Edwards | -520 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -666 |
Popular News
-
Championship battle may not be tight, but Chase still has some intrigue
Comments (79) -
Kyle Busch would consider Nationwide title his biggest achievement in NASCAR
Comments (70) -
Denny Hamlin vows to retaliate against Brad Keselowski
Comments (70) -
Jeff Gluck: Brad Keselowski's aggressive style should be embraced, not criticized
Comments (53) -
Jimmie Johnson's Texas trouble reignites NASCAR Sprint Cup championship battle
Comments (48)
Recent Headlines
-
Colin Braun wins Truck pole for season finale
Post Comment -
Denny Hamlin to have minor knee surgery Wednesday
Post Comment -
Jimmie Johnson snags pole for Ford 400 at Homestead
Comments (5) -
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 'Hopefully next year will be better'
Comments (2) -
Denny Hamlin says score with Brad Keselowski must be evened
Comments (5)
Poll PositionView All
Which has been most detrimental to NASCAR television ratings and attendance this season?
Promotions
-
Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
-
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
-
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the NASCAR Racing Experience.
-
Make weekly pics for the Chase and be entered to win weekly SPEED Merchandise.
Comments
6 responses to "Michael Waltrip Racing confident in sponsorship, could add fourth team in '09". Post a Comment.
David Scanavino said:
Sep 21, 2008 at 12:30 PMWho in their right minds would want to be aligned with MWR?
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportThomas Mikulski said:
Sep 21, 2008 at 3:45 PMI agree with David. They should concentrate on 1 or 2 teams first. I like Mikey, but he and Kyle Petty should retire and manage their teams and continue with tv duties.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportMichael Knight said:
Sep 21, 2008 at 6:05 PMDid you guys watch the race today?? MWR is on the rise big time. I think you will see David Reutimann be in the top 15 next year.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportJay said:
Sep 21, 2008 at 6:25 PMWord was Reutimann had scored more points in the last 4 or 5 races than Jeff Gordon. Waltrip got his second top 10 today. They are coming around, give them time. Not sure McDowell is the guy, maybe Allmendinger
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportAnonymous said:
Sep 22, 2008 at 11:18 AMReutimann's team appears very strong lately. Plus the NAPA team was tenth yesterday. The whole organization seems to be solid. Don't forget this is only the second year of existance.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportPat Draper said:
Sep 22, 2008 at 2:40 PMYou people are always ready to put people down aren't you. Instead of saying something nice you right away get on your high horse and start bashing them. Mikie has done great this year i hope he does much better next year. I like both his drivers David and Micheal. Bringing AJ over there would be great. Mikie and all his people have a great attitude to bad more of our so called great drivers where like that. I look forward to "This Week In Nascar every monday night, except when chad is on. I like The Bif on the best. For a company to start out like Mikie did and do as good as he is now is great, i'm behind you all the way Mikie.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Report