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All the Winstons

Only Dale Earnhardt, Darrell Waltrip and Ricky Rudd have run all 13 The Winstons.(5-14-98)...
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DW returning to the #17

Tyler Jet Motorsports officials confirmed today that Darrell Waltrip will be returning as the driver of the #17 car beginning with the Brickyard 400. The agreement that was signed last Friday puts Waltrip back behind the wheel of the #17 car through the end of the ...
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On TNN’s Raceday

Tim Beverly who bought Darrell Waltrip Motorsports was interviewed on Raceday and says he plans to have DW in the #17 Chevy when he is done at DEI in August. Plans are to run DW for the rest of 1998 and all of 1999. First order of business is to find a sponsor. Rich...
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Waltrip’s helmet

When Darrell Waltrip takes the green flag for the Winston, he won't be wearing the chrome helmet he has sported since 1995. Instead, Waltrip will switch to a Pennzoil yellow and black helmet for the race. Waltrip said he's making the switch to see if the chrome in ...
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Steve Park back early?

There is a chance that Steve Park may come back earlier than expected. Park would like to run the New Hampshire and Pocono races and then the Brickyard 400. Not sure how DEI would do this as Darrell Waltrip will be in the car up until the Brickyard 400.(RPM2Nite and...
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New helmet for DW

Darrell Waltrip won't be wearing his chrome helmet in Sunday's race that he has sported since 1995. Instead, the driver of the No. 1 Pennzoil Chevrolet will switch to a Pennzoil helmet, with a yellow and black color scheme. Waltrip said he suspects his chrome helmet...
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DW to return to the #17 at the Brickyard

Despite rumors that Dale Earnhardt will field a second team for Darrell Waltrip after Steve Park returns, Tyler Jet Motorsports says Waltrip will return to the team to drive the #17 Chevy at the Brickyard 400.(WC Today Radio)(4-30-98)...
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Testing at Greenville-Pickens

Testing at Greenville-Pickens today is Terry Labonte(#5), Darrell Waltrip(#1), and Lake Speed(#9) with more teams are expected this week.(MRM)(4-13-98)...
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Spencer fastest in second round qualifying

Second Round fastest was Jimmy Spencer at 122.521mph, DW took another Champ Provisional. See the story and tables at my new and improved Jayski's Provisional Status Page, I added a few things and tried to clarify some of the rules. Gary can no longer do the page for...
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It’s Official

hree of auto racing's most prolific names joined forces Friday when Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and Pennzoil announced that three-time Winston Cup Champion Darrell Waltrip will drive the #1 Pennzoil Monte Carlo until Steve Park returns from injuries suffered March 6 at Atlanta...
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Who is Tim “T.J.” Beverley, DW’s new owner?

This via Pennzoil: T.J. Beverley's career in aviation began as a line boy, pumping gas at an airport near Chicago. He eventually moved into aircraft sales and parlayed that sales experience into a business that has become one of the world's leading dealers of corporate...
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DW, DEI to help one another

Check this out from the Go200mph newsletter: Darrell Waltrip will drive the #1 car until Park returns (Estimated by Indy now). When Park returns, plans are for DW to go back and drive the 17 car for the remainder of the season and all of 1999. The car that he qualified...
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More DW / #1 rumors

Hmmm...an interesting twist to the DW saga: "After a long talk with Dale Earnhardt, D.W. has decided to drive the Pennzoil Chevrolet in Bristol. As reported last night, we said D.W. would remain the driver of the #17 as a result of the sale of his team to a Texas businessman...
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DW to sub until Steve Park returns

Darrell Waltrip, a three-time Winston Cup champion, will be named Friday as the interim driver of the #1 Chevrolet owned by Dale Earnhardt Inc. Waltrip will drive the car in this weekend's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway and will stay in it until the injured...
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DW to run #1 until Park returns

UPDATE: NASCAR Online reports that DW will drive the #1 Pennzoil Chevy subbing for injured driver Steve Park until Park can return(NASCAR Online)(3-25-98)...
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Pennzoil, DEL announcement

Pennzoil and Dale Earnhardt Inc. plan a major announcement regarding an interim driver for the #1 Pennzoil Monte Carlo on Friday at 10 a.m. in the infield media center at Bristol Motor Speedway.(Pennzoil)(3-25-98)...
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DW in the #1 at Bristol

I hear that Darrell Waltrip is in the #1 Pennzoil Chevy this weekend at Bristol and until Park is fit to get back in the car. Ron Hornaday will not attempt to make the race. Also there will not be a #17 entry in the race. Announcement to be made sometime Friday(3/27...
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DW will keep the #17

Darrell Waltrip, interviewed on NASCAR2Day said he plans to stay with the #17 team and the new owner. He has a deal in principle with the new owner.(3-22-98)...
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DW back to #17 for race

Even though Darrell Waltrip ran the #300 during practice and qualifying, he had to go back to his normal #17 as NASCAR does not allow three digit car numbers(NASCAR2Day)(3-22-98)...
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DW to take #1 ride?

I hear conflicting reports that Darrell Waltrip will take the #1 ride, while reports from Friday have DW's team sold and DW retaining that seat as driver only(3-21-98)...