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NAPA Statement, Michael Waltrip Racing and Michael Waltrip’s Responding Statements

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NAPA Statement and Michael Waltrip Racing Responding Statement

Statement from NAPA on facebook….

Dear Facebook Fans and the NAPA Community:

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

Responding statement from Michael Waltrip Racing…

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.

Responding statement from Michael Waltrip…

“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. 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.”

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Integrity Matters – Drivers, Teams and Owners Need to Take Note

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Integrity is a choice and it matters a great deal. Actions reveal whether a person is choosing integrity.

Integrity is a choice and it matters a great deal. Actions show whether a person is choosing integrity. What do your actions show?

It’s been a few days since Saturday’s controversial race at Richmond and as many others, I’ve taken some time to deal with my disappointment over decisions made within the Michael Waltrip Racing organization.

NASCAR, however, reacted swiftly and with a heavy hand to what they interpret as deliberate manipulation of the outcome of the race results. Personally, I’m glad they responded quickly, and as some others, I feel they should have gone further with penalties within the organization.  Continue reading →

NASCAR Penalizes Michael Waltrip Racing after Incident at Richmond

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 NASCAR has issued penalties to Michael Waltrip Racing following the sanctioning body’s review of Saturday’s race at Richmond International Raceway.

NASCARlogoMWR was found to have violated Section 12-4 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing). As a result, MWR’s three teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (No. 15, 55, 56) have been penalized with the loss of 50 championship driver and 50 championship owner points, respectively.

These point penalties are assessed following the season’s 26th regular season race and not after the seeding for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Therefore, the point total for the No. 56 car driven by Martin Truex Jr. is reduced to 691, putting him in 17th position and eliminating him from the second Wild Card berth for the Chase field. Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 car, now moves up into the Chase as the second Wild Card participant.

NASCAR has also fined the MWR organization $300,000 and indefinitely suspended Ty Norris, MWR Executive Vice President/General Manager and spotter for the No. 55 car, for violating Section 12-4. The three crew chiefs – Brian Pattie (No. 15), Scott Miller (No. 55) and Chad Johnston (No. 56) – have all been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

“Based upon our review of Saturday night’s race at Richmond, it is our determination that the MWR organization attempted to manipulate the outcome of the race,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition. “As the sport’s sanctioning body, it is our responsibility to ensure there is a fair and level playing field for all of our competitors and this action today reflects our commitment to that.”

 

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Patrick Staropoli, PEAK Stock Car Dream Challenge Winner with MWR

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Photo - Courtesy of Patrick Staropoli

Photo – Courtesy of Patrick Staropoli

Patrick Staropoli is 23-years-old and what many will find particularly interesting is that he is a summa cum laude – highest honors – graduate of Harvard University.  Staropoli has excelled in school earning a 3.94 GPA, inducted into Phi Beta Kappa fraternity and ranked in the top-ten percent of his class. Amazingly, he is now attending medical school at the University of Miami.  Continue reading →

Jason’s Journey: Heading in a New Direction

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JasonJourneylogo400x300This summer has been a really enjoyable one as well as one that has me thinking. Thinking about my future and what would be best for me. Working in NASCAR is my dream and through whatever type of media it is, I will be thankful. Continue reading →