The rumor that won't die

Yesterday, I posted an article in which Michael Waltrip fired back at rumors that his team was laying off staff and was suffering financial issues from the blog "The NASCAR Insiders". Well the blog is still sticking to their story. The blog which is run by an actual NASCAR crewmen and a couple of other insiders are saying that the facts are clear, with all three team being so low in points you have think that might be in trouble right? Yeah, okay.

Just because a blog speculates and heard a rumor from a little birdie doesn't mean they're are right. Stick to your story if you want "NASCAR Insiders", but we've had responses from both Waltrip and Cal Wells saying that you're full of shit and I'm going to beleive them because they're actually there and not saying stuff based on speculation and grapevine nonsense.

The MWR discussion continues (The NASCAR Insiders)

Michael Waltrip Racing rumors denied

Last week I told you about a rumor that surfaced that Michael Waltrip Racing was laying off people and was in money troubles, I didn't put too much stock in it, because the rumor didn't have claim a credible source other than the grapevine and I was right.

Michael Waltrip today shot down the rumors. "I fancy myself as being a friend to one of the Web sites that is reporting that. But I have to say that the rumor is probably one of the most ridiculous things I have read on the internet," Waltrip said. "We are probably on as good of footing financially as anyone in the garage area. We are focused on the future. When you are a new team, a lot of times there is turnover. There is reorganization. That is what is going on at MWR and will continue to happen until we hit our stride. We are not in any peril as being reported. We are very into what we are doing and what we need to do to be successful."

MWR in trouble? (Jayski.com)

Michael Waltrip Racing in dire straits?

The blog known as "The NASCAR Insiders" are reporting that Michael Waltrip Racing having some money troubles and are now laying off people. Of course this report has no source to credit other than the grapevine, but when you really think about it all three teams are stuggling to stay in the top 35. MWR is also struggling to find sponsorship for the #00 of Michael McDowell and they brought in Rob Kauffman to help them cut thier losses after a devastating 2007 season. MWR also may have to find sponsorship for David Reutimann's car as current sponsorship UPS may not come back next year.

It will be interesting to see what happens at MWR over the next few months.

Micheal Waltrip Racing in Financial Trouble? (The NASCAR Insiders)

A "Wise" move for Fitz Motorsports

Michael Waltrip Racing test driver and former USAC Sprint Car champion Josh Wise is getting an oppturnity to drive in the Nationwide Series race for Fitz Motorsports driving the 22 Supercuts car.

�I�m grateful for the opportunity that Supercuts and Fitz Motorsports are giving me,� Wise said. �I feel like it�s been a long time
coming. I haven�t been able to be in a competitive situation in a long time.

�I have been testing Cup cars for MWR and have enjoyed the testing that I have done and the experience I have gained from it. I�m looking forward to being able to compete in the Nationwide race this weekend."

Wise drove for Fitz last year at Indianapolis Raceway Park finishing 19th in his only Nationwide Series start to date.

This also a great move for Fitz motorsports who have been struggling to find a driver since Mike Bliss left the team earlier in the season.

And lets thanks Racetracker Photos for reminding us how we need more bikni clad girls in victory lane (beats those hoop-earring Sprint Cup girls anyday) and reminding us how great red-eye reduction techonolgy has been to the world of photography.

MWR development driver Wise to drive for Fitz Motorsports this weekend (Scenedaily.com)