Michael Waltrip Racing: A New Era

Michael Waltrip takes the first steps toward starting his own race team. He begins a partnership with NASCAR newcomer Toyota, and he will also build a new race facility, hire two drivers and secure sponsorship.

Construction of the new facility and cars continues as new driver David Reutimann meets with new potential sponsors. Meanwhile, it's time for Michael Waltrip and Dale Jarrett to film a commercial.

This exploration follows some of the people responsible for this crazy endeavor at Toyota and their Racing Development division as building of the cars continues. In addition, testing begins on one of the completed cars.

Daytona -- the first race in the season -- is looming on the horizon as the team continues to build and test cars. Toyota Racing Development is putting in all the support they can to give MWR the best engines possible.

It's October, and meetings with sponsors and building and testing of the cars continues. Will they be ready in time? This episode explores Reutimann's past as he tries to write a new future with Michael Waltrip Racing.

It's Thanksgiving time, but MWR still has a lot of work to do before they can be thankful for anything. Work continues on the Racing Experience location, but Dale Jarrett is having problems with an injury and will need surgery.

Charity events and commercial shoots keep Michael Waltrip distracted, but Daytona is coming up fast. The team continues work on the car of tomorrow as the pit crew tries to find its groove.

The pit crew trains constantly to improve their times as the drivers work to keep in shape for the demands of racing. As always, the building of the cars continues.

The three teams and crews continue to work to get the best data and times before upcoming Daytona. Michael Waltrip attends a country music charity event, and things are looking good for MWR.

All the cars are built, and the testing continues. As Daytona looms, Michael Waltrip takes a break at the Atlantis resort. Everyone has accomplished a lot, but it is not over yet!

Daytona is finally here. All the work, training and preparation has led to this, but will MWR be wracked by scandal right out of the gate?