Nascar – Martin Truex Jr at Furniture Row in 2014

This news must have been a relief for Michael Waltrip Racing. Martin Truex Jr will join Furniture Row Racing in 2014 to replace Kurt Busch at the wheel of the #78, the latter moving to the Stewart-Haas Racing. Le pilote de la Toyota n°56 a reçu l’accord de son équipe pour chercher un autre volant lorsque cette dernière a appris withdrawal of sponsor NAPA Auto Parts at the end of the year following the Spingate scandal where Clint Bowyer changed the result by spinning during the last race of the regular season at Richmond. Michael Waltrip's team will only be able to field two cars full-time following the withdrawal of its historic financial partner.

“I’m really excited to be here today. This is a big contract for me and I'm really excited to ride for Furniture Row.", comments Martin Truex Jr who also lost his place in the Chase during the multiple sanctions imposed on his team when the scandal was revealed. “I was really impressed with this organization and what they accomplished this year with just one car. As much as I was unlucky at Richmond, I am lucky to have gotten this contract. »

Furniture Row Racing was put in the spotlight this season thanks to strong performances from Kurt Busch who managed to secure a place in the Chase. The No. 78 team has a technical partnership with Richard Childress Racing and has hired the services of Martin Truex Jr for several years.