NAPA Leaving MWR.....

WIMUSKY

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NAPA posted the following message on their Facebook page Thursday morning:
"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."(9-19-2013)

Tough to blame them or feel sorry for Mikey. He made his own bed......... Huge financial hit for that team..... Who will fill NAPAs spot? Anybody? Not sure there are too many companies that would want to be affiliated with him right now. I wonder if 5hr Energy is next.....

MWR and Mikeys statements: Jayski's? NASCAR Silly Season Site - NASCAR Sprint Cup News Page
 
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LippCJ7

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Re: NAPA Leaving MWR.....

Tough day, but I am most concerned with Martin Truex, he did absolutely nothing, and now he needs a sponsor, may even need a ride next year who knows...

This is one of those weird times where I am not surprised by the decision, but at the same time I was surprised....Maybe I need a shrink...

If Martin needs a ride next year I know a team looking for a good young driver, a team with Integrity too.
 

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Re: NAPA Leaving MWR.....

nascar sponsor dollars are getting mighty thin these days. I think there are only 8 full sponsors left in Cup.
 

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Re: NAPA Leaving MWR.....

I wonder is Arron's will pull out?
 

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Re: NAPA Leaving MWR.....

Latest rumor is Aarons wants to stay dedicated to Waltrip and MWR because of the long history between the two. 5hr Energy is going to wait until the season is over before making a decision. Of course, none of this can/will change.........:rolleyes:
 
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