Darrell Waltrip News

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)

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 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

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 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

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. 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

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 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

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 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

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 says Waltrip will return to the team to drive the #17 Chevy at the Brickyard 400.(WC Today Radio)(4-30-98)

Testing at Greenville-Pickens

Testing at Greenville-Pickens

April 13, 1998
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)

Spencer fastest in second round qualifying

Spencer fastest in second round qualifying

March 29, 1998
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

It’s Official

It’s Official

March 27, 1998
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

Who is Tim “T.J.” Beverley, DW’s new owner?

Who is Tim “T.J.” Beverley, DW’s new owner?

March 27, 1998
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

DW, DEI to help one another

DW, DEI to help one another

March 27, 1998
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

More DW / #1 rumors

More DW / #1 rumors

March 27, 1998
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

DW to sub until Steve Park returns

DW to sub until Steve Park returns

March 26, 1998
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

DW to run #1 until Park returns

DW to run #1 until Park returns

March 25, 1998
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)