Michael Waltrip Racing has
signed multi-year contract extensions with sponsor 5-hour ENERGY, driver Clint
Bowyer and crew chief Brian Pattie to race its No. 15 Toyota Camry in the
NASCAR Sprint Cup series, beginning in 2015.
The trio joined MWR in 2012
and has scored three wins and earned two Chase berths, including a runner-up
finish in 2012.
“This is big news for all
of us,” said Bowyer, an eight-time winner in NASCAR Sprint Cup competition. “It
creates great stability and excitement about what the next few years can bring.
MWR is my racing home and continuing this relationship with 5-hour ENERGY was a
high priority. It’s time to put the paperwork in a drawer and focus on
winning.”
“Since the first day 5-hour
ENERGY, Clint and Brian showed up at MWR, we have been a contender for wins and
championships. I am so thankful that we get to continue and add to what we have
built,” said co-owner Michael Waltrip. “I am most happy for the employees of
MWR who are the foundation of everything we do.”
The familiar red, black and
yellow brand colors of 5-hour ENERGY will adorn the No. 15 in 24 NASCAR Sprint
Cup events each year starting in 2015. Additional primary partners on the No.
15 include PEAK and AAA Mid-Atlantic.
“We have clearly aligned
ourselves with one of the most competitive and
energetic drivers in racing and we felt it was really important for us to
continue the equity we have built over the past three years,” said Scott
Henderson, president of 5-hour ENERGY. “We love Clint, the people at MWR and
the sport of NASCAR. The extension decision was also based on our racing
program’s success with our sales team and all of our participating retailers.”
Bowyer celebrates his 300th career Sprint Cup Series start Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
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