Michael Waltrip Racing executive Ty Norris was reinstated by NASCAR on Thursday after serving a five-month suspension for his involvement in a controversial race outcome during the Sept. 7 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular-season finale at Richmond International Raceway. "I appreciate NASCAR's action today and respect their position," Norris said in a statement. "I am focused forward and dedicated to the success of Michael Waltrip Racing and the continued growth of a sport that has been my home for the past 24 years." NASCAR suspended Norris, the executive vice president for MWR, for actions he took while serving as spotter for the No. 55 MWR Toyota driven by Brian Vickers at Richmond. More...