Visit Waltrip starts a driver development program: page

Waltrip starts a driver development program:

Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) introduces the formation of a driver development program. The Sherrills Ford, N.C. based team, which already fields winning NASCAR Busch Series cars and competitive NEXTEL Cup cars with experienced drivers, will now field cars in the American...
Visit Benson wins at Berlin..laps Waltrip: page

Benson wins at Berlin..laps Waltrip:

Johnny Benson Jr. promised Michael Waltrip that he would have a blast if he someday joined him for a night of racing at the Berlin Raceway in Marne. Waltrip did make it out to Berlin on Wednesday night and said he had a great time. However, Benson had everyone beat...
Visit Double-Duty Pocono-Nashville: page

Double-Duty Pocono-Nashville:

four drivers competed in both the Cup race at Pocono Raceway and the Busch race at Nashville Superspeedway [driver, Cup finish, Busch finish]: Robby Gordon [#31 Cup, #55 Busch], 8th, 14th Michael Waltrip [#15, #99], 33rd, 38th - both DNFs Gregg Biffle [#16, #60], 13th...
Visit No one in the garage believes NASCAR? Kahne too low? page

No one in the garage believes NASCAR? Kahne too low?

Yesterday's problems [at Pocono] were yet another chapter in one of the biggest stories of the season - NASCAR's dwindling credibility and numerous faux pas. One team owner, who declined to be named, shook his head and said: "I've been in this sport 30 years, and NASCAR...
Visit Waltrip good thru 2005 UPDATE NAPA too: page

Waltrip good thru 2005 UPDATE NAPA too:

during an interview with XM Radio's Claire B. Lang on Friday, DEI's director of motorsports, Richie Gilmore said Michael Waltrip is signed with DEI thru 2005 and plans are to keep him in the #15 NAPA Chevy.(XM Satellite NASCAR Radio 144 - subscription required) AND...
Visit Pocono Race Stuff: page

Pocono Race Stuff:

Jimmie Johnson won the 2004 Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway, scoring his ninth career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 89th start. His last victory came at Lowe's Motor Speedway, two races ago. * This is Johnson's third victory in 2004, tying Dale Earnhardt Jr., for the...
Visit StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Pocono: page

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Pocono:

Jimmie Johnson led early, led often (eight times for 126 laps), and led the final 28 circuits to take his first Pocono win, his third of the season, and the 9th of his Cup career (he's now tied for 48th on the all-time win list). It was the 9th victory for Hendrick...
Visit Truex on pole at Nashville: page

Truex on pole at Nashville:

#8-Martin Truex Jr. for Saturday's Federated Auto Parts 300 at the Nashville Superspeedway with a lap of 163.596mph on the 1.33-mile concrete oval. It was Truex's second straight Busch Series pole on this track, and fourth of the season. He didn't start on the pole...
Visit The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series: page

The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series:

Buckshot Jones has been named to drive the Yellow Transportation Dodge in the Federated Auto Parts 300 Saturday night at the Nashville Superspeedway. "I'm really excited about this opportunity," said Jones. "The Yellow team almost won the race at Nashville a couple...
Visit The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series: page

The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series:

Buckshot Jones has been named to drive the Yellow Transportation Dodge in the Federated Auto Parts 300 Saturday night at the Nashville Superspeedway. "I'm really excited about this opportunity," said Jones. "The Yellow team almost won the race at Nashville a couple...
Visit More on the Mikey leaving DEI rumors [looks more and more like he will leave]: page

More on the Mikey leaving DEI rumors [looks more and more like he will leave]:

Rumors have begun to swirl -- again -- that 41-year-old Michael Waltrip's job with Dale Earnhardt Inc. is in jeopardy. On Wednesday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that although it would be a tough decision, there is a good possibility DEI will replace Waltrip when his contract...
Visit Long at Dover UPDATE: page

Long at Dover UPDATE:

hearing that Carl Long will attempt to make the MBNA 400: A Salute to Heroes at Dover International Speedway in the #00 McGlynn Motorsports Chevrolet, while not asscoaited with Michael Waltrip or DEI, it is a former DEI car supposedly.(6-2-2004) UPDATE: Carl Long has...
Visit McMurray’s Pit Crew Scores First McDonald’s/POWERade Victory: page

McMurray’s Pit Crew Scores First McDonald’s/POWERade Victory:

Jamie McMurray's pit crew claimed the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte. Though McMurray's crew had been close to the top in a number of races, this was the first time the #42 team...
Visit Waltrip looking to move on? page

Waltrip looking to move on?

Another driver whose name is suddenly being mentioned by rival car owners is Michael Waltrip, who has been having a tough season but is a two-time Daytona 500 winner. The DEI sponsorship situation is up in the air, with Waltrip's NAPA sponsorship up for renewal. Waltrip...
Visit More Races for Kenny in the #00: page

More Races for Kenny in the #00:

Michael Waltrip will expand his ownership role with five Nextel Cup races later this year. Waltrip will run Kenny Wallace in the No. 00, with Aaron's as the sponsor, starting with the Pepsi 400 on July 3. Joe Garone will be the crew chief for the team, which has acquired...
Visit Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway: page

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Jimmie Johnson led early, led often, and pretty much blew away the field in tonight's 600 miler. He led 8 times for 334 laps (that's 500 miles) and seemed to be able to run away at will. We ran the first 240 miles caution- free, and that (combined with that #48 Chevy...
Visit Most Popular Voting Crosses 1 Million In Record Time: page

Most Popular Voting Crosses 1 Million In Record Time:

Voting records continue to fall as more than 1 million votes have been cast this year for the Grands!® Biscuits NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award. So far this season, fans have cast a total of 1,229,264 votes online at www.mostpopulardriver.com. This number...
Visit Testing at Kentucky: page

Testing at Kentucky:

#15-Michael Waltrip will test the DEI Napa Chevy and #44-Justin Labonte will test the Coast Gaurd Dodge on Wednesday, May 26th at Kentucky Speedway(Kentucky Speedway PR)(5-25-2004)...
Visit Kenseth wins Nextel All-Star Challenge and over $1 million: page

Kenseth wins Nextel All-Star Challenge and over $1 million:

#17-Matt Kenseth won the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kenseth slipped his #17 DeWalt Ford right to the rear bumper of #12-Ryan Newman's Dodge in Turn 4 on the 18th lap of the 20-lap final segment. The air of Kenseth's nose...
Visit Busch wins pole at Nazareth: page

Busch wins pole at Nazareth:

#5-Kyle Busch won the pole for the NASCAR Busch Series race at Nazareth Speedway, turning a fast lap at 131.167mph in hot conditions Saturday. The 19-year-old Busch raced to his first career Busch Series victory last week in Richmond, and leads the season standings...