Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced Thursday that driver David Reutimann will not return to the team for the 2012 season. Team officials notified Reutimann this week of their decision.
Multiple sources have reported this week that the organization will announce at a press conference scheduled for Friday morning that veteran driver Mark Martin will join MWR and drive the No. 00 Toyota part time in 2012. Martin is being replaced by Kasey Kahne in the No. 5 Hendricks Motorsports Chevrolet at the end of the season.
“David has been a significant part of Michael Waltrip Racing since the very beginning and will forever be a part of our heritage,” said Co-Owner Michael Waltrip. “We want to thank David for his contribution to our growth and success over the past five years and wish him well in the future.”
Reutimann will remain with the team for the final three races of the 2011 season.
In 168 Sprint Cup Series starts, all for Michael Waltrip Racing, Reutimann recorded two wins, 12 top-five, 25 top-10 finishes and won four pole awards.
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