Darrell Waltrip News

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DW in the #17 at Indy and the rest of the year

DW in the #17 at Indy and the rest of the year

June 25, 1998
Tim Beverly, owner of Tyler Jet Motorsports was on RPM2Nite and said that DW will run the #17 at the Brickyard 400 and will
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DW rethinking retirement

DW rethinking retirement

June 24, 1998
From Victory Lane Online: In an interesting story in the Virginian Pilot by Bob Zeller (sorry, they didn't post it on their
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Richmond qualifying

Richmond qualifying

June 5, 1998
After qualifying, teams that ran 26th or worse that are guaranteed to make the Pontiac Excitement 400 are #23-Jimmy Spencer
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Team says DW will stay with Tyler Jet

Team says DW will stay with Tyler Jet

June 1, 1998
From Tom of theStock Car Racing MagazineSite: "Received a fax from Kent Johnson, Director of Media Relations for Tyler Jet
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DW to drive for DEI?

DW to drive for DEI?

May 28, 1998
Tom Hintz of Stock Car Racing Magazine reports: New rumors regarding Darrell Waltrip indicate Dale Earnhardt Inc. is negotiating
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Winningest driver at Charlotte

Winningest driver at Charlotte

May 21, 1998
Dale Earnhardt could tie Darrell Waltrip and Bobby Allison as the all-time winningest driver at Charlotte with a win in
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More Tabasco rumors

More Tabasco rumors

May 21, 1998
The problems surrounding Todd Bodine's Tabasco-sponsored NASCAR team have once again led to reports that the Louisiana hot
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DW plans to return to the #17

DW plans to return to the #17

May 15, 1998
On RPM2Nite Darrell Waltrip said he plans to return to the #17 Chevy *IF* major sponsorship is in place. But he feels this
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All the Winstons

All the Winstons

May 14, 1998
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

DW returning to the #17

May 11, 1998
Tyler Jet Motorsports officials confirmed today that Darrell Waltrip will be returning as the driver of the #17 car beginning
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On TNN’s Raceday

On TNN’s Raceday

May 10, 1998
Tim Beverly who bought Darrell Waltrip Motorsports was interviewed on Raceday and says he plans to have DW in the #17 Chevy
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Waltrip’s helmet

Waltrip’s helmet

May 5, 1998
When Darrell Waltrip takes the green flag for the Winston, he won't be wearing the chrome helmet he has sported since 1995
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Steve Park back early?

Steve Park back early?

May 5, 1998
There is a chance that Steve Park may come back earlier than expected. Park would like to run the New Hampshire and Pocono
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New helmet for DW

New helmet for DW

May 2, 1998
Darrell Waltrip won't be wearing his chrome helmet in Sunday's race that he has sported since 1995. Instead, the driver
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DW to return to the #17 at the Brickyard

DW to return to the #17 at the Brickyard

April 30, 1998
Despite rumors that Dale Earnhardt will field a second team for Darrell Waltrip after Steve Park returns, Tyler Jet Motorsports