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NAPA leaves MWR....Karma
Now its time for Robby to do as the other 42 teams have done this morning and call NAPA asking for a five year $10 mill. a year sponsorship. As RG stated on the radio, he would consider coming back to Nascar with the right sponsorship......Of course I am kidding, but it will be great to see how Ol' DW and that fool Mikey spin this.... gas on
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Permalink Reply by Davin Wilson on
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WOW! That's a HUGE blow...says a lot!
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Permalink Reply by mj on
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N o
A irheaded
P inheads
A llowed
Bye bye Mikey
( and yes people I'm being nice ) lol
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Permalink Reply by bighead on
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Not trying to take up for MWR but NASCAR just ran another huge sponsor out of the buisness....
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Permalink Reply by Dave Pratt on
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More Like they stole another sponsor....nationwide leavening opens door for Napa to be next series sponsor
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Permalink Reply by deantac on
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I think Napa is using this opportunity to get out of the contract with MWR, i see some better deals out there for them, like Kurt Bush ? and Burton ?
Kurt if you want wins and Burton if you want... um?
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10 MILL A YEAR ? LOL. More like 20 mill a year..
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Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on
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Company to end long-time relationship with team after Richmond penalties
NAPA Auto Parts announced Thursday that it will end its long-running sponsorship of Michael Waltrip Racing at season's end in the wake of the team's heavy penalties for manipulating the results of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular-season finale Sept. 7.
Two days after the event, NASCAR officials hit MWR with a $300,000 fine, the deduction of 50 driver and owner points, probation and removed driver Martin Truex Jr. -- currently sponsored full-time by NAPA in the series -- from the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup post-season field. It did so after a review determined that the actions of the teams for fellow MWR drivers Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers took liberties with the spirit of competition at Richmond International Raceway, site of the last race before the Chase began.
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View all photosSaturday at Chicagoland Speedway, site of the Chase opener, NASCAR President Mike Helton announced a competition bulletin, adding a section to the NASCAR rulebook that read, in part, that, "NASCAR requires its competitors to race at 100 percent of their ability with the goal of achieving their best possible finishing position in an event."
On the company's Facebook page, NAPA posted this statement: "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."
NAPA had been with Waltrip since adorning his Dale Earnhardt Inc.-owned car in the 2001 Daytona 500, his first victory in NASCAR's top series. NAPA also stuck with Waltrip through his transition to team ownership in 2007, when he helped Toyota make its big-league stock car racing debut, and used him extensively in television advertising.
"NAPA has been with me from winning two Daytona 500s, to missing races with a new start-up team, and back to Victory Lane again," Waltrip, 50, said in a statement. "The relationship grew far past that of just a sponsor, but more of a partner and a friend. We will not be racing a NAPA car in 2014, but I have friendships that will last a lifetime.
"To the fans and those who made their voice heard through social media, as the owner, I am responsible for all actions of MWR. I sincerely apologize for the role our team played and for the lines NASCAR has ruled were crossed by our actions at Richmond. NASCAR met with the competitors in Chicago and we all know how we are expected to race forward."
MWR issued a statement of its own regarding NAPA's announcement: "Michael Waltrip Racing respects the decision NAPA announced today following the events at Richmond. There is no doubt, the story of Michael Waltrip Racing begins with NAPA Auto Parts, but there are many more chapters yet to be written. MWR has the infrastructure and support of Toyota for three teams plus three Chase-caliber, race-winning drivers. With the support of our corporate partners we are preparing to field three teams in 2014. MWR is a resilient organization capable of winning races and competing for the championship and that remains our sole focus."
NAPA had announced a three-year contract extension with MWR and Truex last season at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Thursday's decision leaves the No. 56 without a primary sponsor and comes with two years left on the contract.
Two days after the penalties were announced, the Atlanta-based retailer of replacement auto parts and accessories told its followers on Facebook that it was reviewing its relationship with Michael Waltrip Racing. Aaron's, primary sponsor for Vickers, and 5-Hour Energy, primary sponsor for Bowyer, said they respected NASCAR's decision.
Aaron's said through its Twitter account Thursday that "Aaron's thanks NASCAR fans for their loyalty. After a 14-year sponsorship of MWR, we remain dedicated to MWR, to NASCAR and to the fans." 5-Hour Energy previously said it would be "addressing our sponsorship relations internally."
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Permalink Reply by Chris Koropeski on
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so, with NAPA leaving, how many full time sponsors are left? single digits by now, isn't it?
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Permalink Reply by WJM on
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Teams with full 36 race single primary sponsorship for 2014
#39 Haas Automation
#2 Miller Lite
#10 GoDaddy.com
#13 GEICO
#27 Menard's
#42 Target
#48 Lowes
#55 Aaron's
#78 Furniture RowNote: #39, #27, #78 are self funded. In 2008 there were 18 teams with full 36 race single primary sponsorship.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on
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27 also,wink-wink
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