Reutimann Out at MWR!

MWR is expected to announce at Texas that David Reutiman will NOT return to the #00 in 2012, instead the #00 will run a partial schedule with driver Mark Martin. Aaron's is expected to also fill the space of Clint Bowyer's schedule.

From CBS Sports:
Mark Martin in the Michael Waltrip Racing stable for a partial schedule next year. #56-Martin Truex Jr. will return to drive MWR's NAPA Toyota with newcomer Clint Bowyer coming on board in a partner Toyota entry carrying 5-Hour Energy sponsorship for the bulk of the campaign. Sponsorship for the #00 entry driven by David Reutimann will not be in place for the entire 2012 schedule opening the door for Martin to take over and compete on a partial basis. Michael Waltrip Racing has an announcement planned Friday at Texas Motor Speedway where it is expected the team's firm 2012 plans will be unveiled.

From Jim Utter Twitter Account
Hearing David Reutimann will NOT return to Michael Waltrip Racing next season and the No. 00 may run a partial schedule

One more thing...Mark Martin may have a deal done for a partial schedule in 2012.

IMO- This had more to do with upgrading their driver lineup. Getting Clint Bowyer and full funded equipment along with Mark Martin to add veteran experience.

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Permalink Reply by timothy price on November 1, 2011 at 12:20pm

looks like mikey really dosnt like rudy trumping him on all the Aarons tv comericals

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Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on November 1, 2011 at 12:38pm

I think Reutimann is the only driver to actually win a race for MWR...

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Permalink Reply by ROBERT SAVAGE on November 1, 2011 at 1:16pm

a rain out Robby right behind him.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 1, 2011 at 1:17pm

I wonder if the shortage of TRD engines has anything to do with the growing number of part time Toyota teams?
TRIAD still has engines available, but not considered 'A' class engines by some.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick G . on November 1, 2011 at 4:27pm

The Rute Won 2 Races For Them . Truex has done nothing but get his crew members fired . ( YOUR ALL F'N FIRED )

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Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on November 1, 2011 at 6:05pm

Agree PG, I was thinking kinda stupid to fire the only driver to actually win a race for MWR, but it looks like NAPA and Truex were signed for another year or two. Bowyer coming with 5-Hour needed additional sponsorship, so Aaron's will likely fill those spots with Bowyer and the rest with Mark Martin. For Aaron's it's an upgrade trading in Reutimann for Bowyer and Mark Martin.

Kind of odd Reutimann left out to dry this late in the season. I'm sure he'll find a ride, but last year Reutimaan stuck with MWR even though he had other offers. Makes me think there was a falling out of some kind recently. When David was asked about the situation he replied, "Go ask Michael Waltrip!"

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Permalink Reply by GTX - HEMI on November 1, 2011 at 6:21pm

When he said "Go ask Michael Waltrip" was he LOOKING into the camara.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 1, 2011 at 6:45pm

I'm still not seeing whats so great about Mark Martin. Martin and Rudy are about the same marketability wise (not very) Rudy's won more races than Mark in resent history.
Somebody reported the dominos are fall into place for 2012, I contend the domino's are falling.

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Permalink Reply by WJM on November 1, 2011 at 6:17pm

The herd is thinning. Roush has full sponsorship for only the 99 and 16. Roush says they're committed to running the 17 unsponsored - we'll see how long that lasts. They may also cut their Nationwide program to one car next year. I wouldn't be surprised if NASCAR reduces the top 35 to the top 30.

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Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on November 1, 2011 at 8:35pm

That would make good sense....

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Permalink Reply by Dave-O on November 1, 2011 at 10:57pm

T35 won't matter when only 40 cars show up to race.

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Permalink Reply by vak7 on November 1, 2011 at 6:19pm

Mark Martin was supposedly driving whatever races Danica didn't for SHR. Keeping him in the Hendrick stable. Splitting his time between two teams would be unusual, especially with the different manufacturers. But since Martin is a Ford guy anyway maybe he's trying not to play favorits.