In 2007, Michael Waltrip and the NAPA Racing team are on the fast track to regaining the competitive edge that saw them earn two Daytona 500 victories, one pole and a total of four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series wins in the last six years.

Waltrip will make NASCAR history this year when he takes to the track in the No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Camry to mark Toyota’s entry into the NEXTEL Cup Series. The two-time Daytona 500 champion will be joined by his new Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) teammates, 1999 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett and rookie David Reutimann.

“We are pleased about being a part of Toyota’s entry into the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series,” said NAPA President Bob Susor. “NAPA shares Toyota’s enthusiasm for motor sports and through our sponsorship we want to be one of the first to welcome them into the top level of the sport. This partnership is an excellent match for NAPA.

“We are equally excited about our new partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing. Michael has been synonymous with the NAPA brand since 2001 and we could not be more pleased to have a person of Michael’s qualities representing our brand. We are an established leader in providing quality aftermarket automotive parts and service. NAPA AUTO PARTS has coverage and availability of over 310,000 part numbers to service the North American market needs of both domestic and imported name plate vehicles.”