Darrell Waltrip News

Pennzoil, DEL announcement

Pennzoil, DEL announcement

March 25, 1998
Pennzoil and Dale Earnhardt Inc. plan a major announcement regarding an interim driver for the #1 Pennzoil Monte Carlo on Friday at 10 a.m. in the infield media center at Bristol Motor Speedway.(Pennzoil)(3-25-98)

DW in the #1 at Bristol

DW in the #1 at Bristol

March 25, 1998
I hear that Darrell Waltrip is in the #1 Pennzoil Chevy this weekend at Bristol and until Park is fit to get back in the car. Ron Hornaday will not attempt to make the race. Also there will not be a #17 entry in the race. Announcement to be made sometime Friday(3/27

DW will keep the #17

DW will keep the #17

March 22, 1998
Darrell Waltrip, interviewed on NASCAR2Day said he plans to stay with the #17 team and the new owner. He has a deal in principle with the new owner.(3-22-98)

DW back to #17 for race

DW back to #17 for race

March 22, 1998
Even though Darrell Waltrip ran the #300 during practice and qualifying, he had to go back to his normal #17 as NASCAR does not allow three digit car numbers(NASCAR2Day)(3-22-98)

DW to take #1 ride?

DW to take #1 ride?

March 21, 1998
I hear conflicting reports that Darrell Waltrip will take the #1 ride, while reports from Friday have DW's team sold and DW retaining that seat as driver only(3-21-98)

1999 to be last year for DW

1999 to be last year for DW

March 19, 1998
Darrell Waltrip plans on making 1999 his final year as a driver in the Cup series. He is in the process of selling his team and hopes to drive for another team owner for the rest of 1998 and 1999 with 1999 serving as a Farewell tour, similar to the Richard Petty tour

DW could fill in for Park; considering all options

DW could fill in for Park; considering all options

March 18, 1998
Per TNN - General Manager of DW's team, Waddell Wilson confirmed that Darrell has been asked to consider driving the #1 Pennzoil Monte Carlo in place of the recuperating Steve Park, but he also noted that, again, this is another option for the three-time Winston Cup

DW to sell his team

DW to sell his team

March 18, 1998
According to an AP news story, Darrell Waltrip will sell his race team after this Sunday's Darlington race. He said he has spent $1 million dollars out of his own pockets this season, that he can't continue doing that, and that he tried owning his own team, and it

DW’s plans for this weekend at Darlington

DW’s plans for this weekend at Darlington

March 18, 1998
The car will have Flock's old number on it, #300 and will have his name, NASCAR's 50th Anniversary logo, as well as both Tim Flock's funds on it. They are working with the diecast folks and will donate the proceeds from the diecast/aparrell/souvenirs etc to the two

DW comments

DW comments

March 17, 1998
In a RPM2Nite interview DW says he and his wife Stevie have paid all of the bills since February and will be able to do so for a few more weeks. He said he has a few sponsorship possibilities. Unless he gets sponsorship, DW plans to run some Tim Flock lookalike cars

Testing at Texas rained out

Testing at Texas rained out

March 17, 1998
Testing at Texas was rained out on Monday, Sterling Marlin, Terry Labonte, Joe Nemechek, Wally Dallenbach, Ricky Craven and Jerry Nadeau were on hand. They'll try again Tuesday(WinstonCup Today)(3-16-98) - Defending Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague joined

DW selling?

DW selling?

March 17, 1998
I hear Darrell Waltrip is in the process of selling part of his race team to a businessman in Texas(3-17-98)

Hardee’s considering DW?

Hardee’s considering DW?

March 16, 1998
Here is a rumor I have been hearing, can't hurt to try: "The following is an email address for Hardee's Restaurant Corps. They're considering sponsoring Darrell Waltrip, but are trying to ascertain if there would be enough interest to warrant them getting involved."

DW to the #1?

DW to the #1?

March 16, 1998
Hear that DW and Dale Earnhardt have talked about DW taking over the #1(3-16-98)

Upset by the way Speedblock treated DW?

Upset by the way Speedblock treated DW?

March 13, 1998
Don't call the shop, here is Speedblock's address and phone number: Dick Haas - President, Speedblock Inc., 174 Currie Hall Parkway, Kent, OH 44240 Phone:330-677-2210, Fax: 330-667-2207(3-13-98)