Burton, a 21-time winner in the Sprint Cup Series begins testing
for MWR Dec. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The first scheduled NASCAR Sprint
Cup race for Burton will be the March 9 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
In the upcoming weeks, MWR will announce any other events added to
Burton’s schedule.
MWR will field the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry with driver
Clint Bowyer and the No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry with driver
Brian Vickers in 2014. Burton will test for Vickers until late January when
Vickers returns from medical leave.
Team Co-Owner Rob Kauffman said Burton will help MWR both on and
off the track.
“Michael Waltrip Racing has two teams and drivers racing for the
NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in 2014 and our third team will play a very important
role in that pursuit,” said Kauffman.
“We were extremely fortunate to have a driver as experienced and
respected as Jeff Burton come available. He will be able to have an immediate
impact as we continue to strive for that last one percent that separates
champions from contenders.”
Burton said he relishes his new role at MWR.
“I’ve heard all good things from the drivers who raced at MWR over
the last couple of years and I certainly have seen how fast their cars have
been,” said the South Boston Va. native who has made 691 starts.
“These are great people who have dedicated themselves to become
winners at the highest level. Michael and Rob are so committed to success and I
wanted to be a part of that. I’m excited to do something new and will work hard
to help the other two teams compete for wins and a championship.”
Michael Waltrip will drive the No. 66 in the Daytona 500 on Feb.
23 as he seeks his third victory in the sport’s most prestigious event.
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