Toyota, Waltrip team extend deal
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Michael Waltrip Racing announced Saturday it has signed a contract extension with Toyota through the 2012 season.
MWR launched its Cup team in 2007 with Toyota backing. Now in its third season, MWR drivers have won one race, three poles and driver David Retuiamann came close to qualifying for the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup this season.
“Simply put, MWR would not exist without Toyota,” said team co-owner and driver Michael Waltrip.
"For MWR to know it has Toyota’s support through the 2012 season is phenomenal and delivers our organization what every team in the garage desires – stability.”
In 2010, MWR will field full-time teams for drivers Reutimann and Martin Truex Jr. and a part-time ride for Waltrip. In addition, MWR will maintain its alliance with JTG/Daugherty Racing, which fields a full-time team for driver Marcos Ambrose.
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