Darrell Waltrip News

NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

June 7, 2007
NASCAR stars paid respects to former chairman Bill France Jr. on Thursday in a short, simple funeral service that was far more fuss than he would have wanted. About 2,000 people filled the Performing Arts Center at Bethune-Cookman University to say goodbye to France

Nextel Prelude to the Dream – TODAY:

Nextel Prelude to the Dream – TODAY:

June 6, 2007
For the third straight year, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will sell out its NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice dirt late model race. Less than 500 general admission tickets remain. For those unable to grab a seat for the June 6 all-star event

Butler to make series debut at Mansfield:

Butler to make series debut at Mansfield:

May 24, 2007
Ken Butler III will make his Craftsman Truck Series debut in the #00 Aaron's Lucky Dog Toyota Tundra fielded by Darrell Waltrip Motorsports at Mansfield Motorsports Park this Saturday. Additionally, Butler won his first ARCA RE/MAX event this past Sunday at Toledo

Wind Tunnel Special Wed: Wonderboy or the Intiminator UPDATE:

Wind Tunnel Special Wed: Wonderboy or the Intiminator UPDATE:

May 16, 2007
As part of its weeklong All-Star programming lineup leading up to the Nextel All-Star Challenge, SPEED will deliver a special episode of Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain. The 90-minute special, entitled "Wonderboy or The Intimidator ... Who's Better?" will air live at

Gordon’s start of season best ever?

Gordon’s start of season best ever?

May 14, 2007
been asked, is #24-Jeff Gordon's 2007 start of the season after 11 races the best ever? I looked back thru 1975 when the current points system started [but wins are worth 10 pts more now, the only change since]. In terms of points, Gordon's start after 11 races is

Stock Car Evolution Exhibit at Darlington Illustrating Car of Tomorrow’s ˜Back To The Future’ Appeal:

Stock Car Evolution Exhibit at Darlington Illustrating Car of Tomorrow’s ˜Back To The Future’ Appeal:

May 11, 2007
NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow project is unabashedly forward-thinking but it also gives a nod to the past, a dichotomy on display for fans this weekend at Darlington Raceway, site of Saturday night's Dodge Avenger 500. A special exhibit entitled NASCAR: Back to the Future

Despain Special: Wonderboy or the Intiminator:

Despain Special: Wonderboy or the Intiminator:

May 4, 2007
As part of its weeklong All-Star programming lineup leading up to the Nextel All-Star Challenge, SPEED will deliver a special episode of Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain. The 90-minute special, entitled "Wonderboy or The Intimidator ... Who's Better?" will air live at

Talladega Qualifying Fast Facts

Talladega Qualifying Fast Facts

April 28, 2007
.. Jeff Gordon won the Bud Pole for the Aaron's 499, his 60th Bud Pole in 482 career Nextel Cup races. He moved into fourth on the all-time Bud Pole winners list, breaking a tie with Darrell Waltrip. .. This is his third Bud Pole this season. He also started first

Jeff Gordon wins pole at Phoenix:

Jeff Gordon wins pole at Phoenix:

April 19, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Budweiser Pole for the Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway with a speed of 133.136mph for his 3rd pole of 2007 and 59th of his career [tied with Darrell Waltrip for 4th ALL-TIME]. The rest of the top-10 are #26-McMurray, #

Ramblings – Phoenix Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Phoenix Qualifying Notes:

April 19, 2007
Jeff Gordon toured the Phoenix International Raceway flat mile tonight in a smooth 27.040 seconds (133.136 mph) and took the Bud Pole for Saturday Night's Subway Fresh Fit 500 by a little over 1/100th of a second ahead of Jamie McMurray. This is the third top-spot

News & Notes Part I – April 16, 2007

News & Notes Part I – April 16, 2007

April 16, 2007
Joe Ruttman (#18 Fastenal Dodge) feels the shoe is on the other foot when it comes to proving his ability to compete. "That's for the other guys to do," said Ruttman, 62, who'll rejoin the series April 28 at Kansas Speedway after an absence of nearly five years. "I

Rick Allen & Phil Parsons in the booth for Fox broadcast: UPDATE: Fox to broadcast first-ever Truck Series race:

Rick Allen & Phil Parsons in the booth for Fox broadcast: UPDATE: Fox to broadcast first-ever Truck Series race:

March 29, 2007
During a Sirius Radio interview with driver, Brendan Gaughan [#77], Gaughan mentioned that Speed/TV's Rick Allen and Phil Parsons will be in the booth for the Fox TV broadcast from Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, March 31st beginning at 3:00 pm/et.(3-23-2007) UPDATE

Fox’s DW and Hammond honored with Emmy Nominations:

Fox’s DW and Hammond honored with Emmy Nominations:

March 23, 2007
During their legendary on-track careers, driver Darrell Waltrip and crew chief Jeff Hammond saw Victory Lane 43 times as a team. Now, as members of the NASCAR on FOX team, they still run circles around the competition. Earlier today, both men were honored with their

Johnson’s win at Vegas #150 for Hendrick Motorsports:

Johnson’s win at Vegas #150 for Hendrick Motorsports:

March 16, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson's performance Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway marked the 150th points-paying Nextel Cup Series victory since 1984 for team owner Rick Hendrick. Each Hendrick win has come in a Chevrolet race car. Hendrick Motorsports 150th Cup Series win came

DW visits with Dion:

DW visits with Dion:

March 10, 2007
Three time Cup Champ and FOX broadcaster Darrell Waltrip and his family were guests of Celine Dion last night at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. When Celine heard the Waltrip's were coming to her show, she invited them backstage for a pre-show visit. Celine's husband,