Michael Waltrip acknowledged on Friday that his Michael Waltrip Racing NASCAR organization has been in discussions with driver Clint Bowyer.
“I can confirm we have had very productive conversations with Clint and a quality sponsor,” Waltrip said in a statement. “Today, however, we don’t have anything finalized and we’re not in a position to make any formal announcements.
“Our goal has never changed. Rob (Kauffman, co-owner) and I want to continue to improve the competitiveness of our team and be a consistent winner at NASCAR’s highest level. Pursuing Chase-proven personnel, including drivers, has been a priority. As soon as we have more information to share, we will.”
Bowyer, 31, has spent his entire career with Richard Childress Racing, but becomes a free agent at the end of this season. He is currently 14th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup points standings and missed the Chase to the Sprint Cup for the third time in his six-year career.
Bowyer acknowledged Friday that he's having conversations with MWR, "but nothing is done yet."
Bowyer was at Michael Waltrip Racing last Thursday and has been shopping the 5-hour Energy sponsorship to a variety of organizations including RCR, Richard Petty Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing.
