Darrell Waltrip News

Rain at Michigan:

Rain at Michigan:

June 12, 2000
Only three previous times has rain affected a Winston Cup race at Michigan. The inaugural Yankee 600 in August 1969 was stopped after 165 miles with David Pearson declared the winner. In August 1977, the Champion 400 was forced to Monday by rain. And the June 1982

Ray to NASCAR? UPDATE:

Ray to NASCAR? UPDATE:

June 10, 2000
mentioned on Thursday's RPM 2Night: rumors that Greg Ray may switch to NASCAR....Ray drives in the IRL for John Menard(6-9-2000) UPDATE: hearing Ray is looking into the #66 Carter-Hass ride that will be vacated by Darrell Waltrip after he retires at the end of the

One owner, three winners?

One owner, three winners?

May 31, 2000
That's Racin' brings up a good question. When was the last time a team owner had three different drivers win in the same season? as Jack Roush has now done this year with Mark Martin, Jeff Burton and Matt Kenseth. The last to do it was Rick Hendrick in 1989 with Darrell

Some Notes:

Some Notes:

May 31, 2000
Dale Earnhardt is the only Cup driver to recorded nine top-10 finishes in 12 races this season. Ward Burton has raced more laps than any driver this season, 3,928 of 3,931 laps raced in the first 12 races(Speed Magazine) and Darrell Waltrip, who does not have a provisional

Carl Long at Dover UPDATE:

Carl Long at Dover UPDATE:

May 29, 2000
If the #85 car with Darrell Waltrip makes it out of the Coca Cola 600 intact, Carl Long plans to load it into the hauler -- which he also drives -- and try to qualify it next week at Dover, DE(Total Sports/AP) see below for complete story. Also, who is Carl Long? See

DW another ride?? UPDATE 2 (it’s long):

DW another ride?? UPDATE 2 (it’s long):

May 26, 2000
not sure what this is about but saw this in a story on NOL about Darrell Waltrip missing the race and Robby Gordon making it: Waltrip is still holding out hope that a ride will open up for him in his last Coca-Cola 600. "We're working on some things," he said. "Maybe

TODAY – NC Auto Hall of Fame:

TODAY – NC Auto Hall of Fame:

May 25, 2000
William H. G. France and Junior Johnson will be inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 25th. Roger Penske, Darrell Waltrip, Ray Evernham and Mike Joy will be guest presenters(Cotter Group PR)(5-23-2000) Coverage: see That's Racin

DW street:

DW street:

May 24, 2000
A street near the Lowe's Motor Speedway Court of Legends will be renamed Darrell Waltrip Way at a special ceremony Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00pm/et(I guess just before qualifying?). Waltrip is being honored for a career that includes five victories in the Coca-Cola

Richert to Gibbs:

Richert to Gibbs:

May 23, 2000
Richert to Gibbs: Joe Gibbs, owner of the Porter-Cable BGN Team announced the hiring of veteran crew chief Doug Richert. Richert, 39, will oversee the #4 Porter-Cable Racing Team, with driver Jeff Purvis. Richert, a San Jose, CA native, brings a long list of racing

Richert to Gibbs:

Richert to Gibbs:

May 23, 2000
Joe Gibbs, owner of the Porter-Cable BGN Team announced the hiring of veteran crew chief Doug Richert. Richert, 39, will oversee the #4 Porter-Cable Racing Team, with driver Jeff Purvis. Richert, a San Jose, CA native, brings a long list of racing success to the Joe

Earnhardt Jr the fastest Correction:

Earnhardt Jr the fastest Correction:

May 7, 2000
#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr has won his first two Winston Cup races faster then anyone in Winston Cup modern era. Earnhardt Jr won his 2nd race in his 16th start. Tony Stewart did it in his 32nd race, Dale Earnhardt in his 41st, Jeff Gordon 50th, Darrell Waltrip 65th and

DW Grand Marshal:

DW Grand Marshal:

May 3, 2000
Three time, NASCAR Winston Cup champ, Darrell Waltrip will serve as Grand Marshal at the Kentucky Speedway's inaugural race, "The Kroger 225". The Craftsman Truck Series event, scheduled for June 17th will have a 7:30pm/et green flag and broadcast live, nationally

Some Stats:

Some Stats:

April 29, 2000
Highest in points without a Top 5: Ricky Rudd, 11th place (highest, 6th place at Rockingham). Highest in points without a Top 10: John Andretti, 21st place (highest, 11th place at Talladega). Highest in points having missed one or more races: Johnny Benson, 18th (8

California Notes:

California Notes:

April 25, 2000
All three Winston Cup Series races at California have been won from a top-five starting position. Darrell Waltrip posted his most recent top-five finish in the 1998 California 500 when finished fifth. Jeff Gordon and Terry Labonte have both posted three top-10 finishes

DW Tests at Lowes:

DW Tests at Lowes:

April 20, 2000
Darrell Waltrip tested his #66 Big Kmart/Rt 66 Ford at Lowes Motor Speedway on Wednesday and will again on Thursday(NOL) AND Darrell Waltrip found himself with a little time to kill Wednesday at Lowe's Motor Speedway, so he wound up being part of a news conference