Michael McDowell News

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

Rookie of the Year Candidates:

October 4, 2008
where do they start at Talladega: #00-Michael McDowell, not running the race #01-Regan Smith, 187.181, starts 4th #10-Patrick Carpentier, 185.215, starts DNQ #77-Sam Hornish, 185.258, starts DNQ

Talladega Rookie Notes:

Talladega Rookie Notes:

October 2, 2008
#10-Patrick Carpentier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the September 28 Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Speedway. Carpentier scored a 29th-place finish and took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the seventh time in 2008. Carpentier was the only Raybestos

Kenny Wallace in the #00 at Talladega:

Kenny Wallace in the #00 at Talladega:

October 1, 2008
Michael Waltrip Racing announced that Kenny Wallace will attempt to qualify the #00 Champion Mortgage Toyota at Talladega Superspeedway for the Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 on Sunday. Michael Waltrip Racing made the decision to make a driver change starting this

Kyle Petty out at Petty Enterprises?

Kyle Petty out at Petty Enterprises?

September 29, 2008
Was this #45-Kyle Petty's last race for Petty Enterprises? Sunday's Kansas 400 looks like it might well have been his last Sprint Cup run for the family business that he's worked for for so many years, that his grandfather Lee founded in 1949 and that his father Richard

MWR could add a 4th team, Ambrose? Dow?: UPDATE:

MWR could add a 4th team, Ambrose? Dow?: UPDATE:

September 28, 2008
While many teams continue to search for sponsorship for the 2009 Sprint Cup season and beyond, one team that seems confident about sponsorship is Michael Waltrip Racing. MWR Executive Vice President Cal Wells said Saturday that he believes the team has enough sponsorship

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Kansas Speedway:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Kansas Speedway:

September 26, 2008
if things stay the same, these drivers would make the race: #21-Bill Elliott [has past champ prov to use], 12th #47-Marcos Ambrose, 24th #10-Patrick Carpentier, 34th #77-Sam Hornish Jr., 35th #70-Tony Raines, 38th #96-Joey Logano, 39th #45-Kyle Petty, 40th #78-Joe

Kansas Rookie Notes:

Kansas Rookie Notes:

September 23, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the September 21 Camping World RV 400 at Dover. McDowell scored a 29th-place finish and claimed top rookie honors for the sixth time this season, including twice in the last three races. #01-Regan Smith leads

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

September 23, 2008
* Greg Biffle won the Camping World RV 400 at Dover International Speedway. It was the 14th career victory in his 214th race. Biffle posted his second straight victory of the 2008 season and became the first Chase driver to sweep the first two races of the Chase (since

MWR could add a 4th team, Ambrose? Dow?:

MWR could add a 4th team, Ambrose? Dow?:

September 22, 2008
While many teams continue to search for sponsorship for the 2009 Sprint Cup season and beyond, one team that seems confident about sponsorship is Michael Waltrip Racing. MWR Executive Vice President Cal Wells said Saturday that he believes the team has enough sponsorship

Race Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway

Race Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway

September 21, 2008
Greg Biffle won the Camping World RV 400 presented by AAA, his 14th victory in 214 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second victory and 13th top-10 finish in 2008. This is his second victory and eighth top-10 finish in 13 races at Dover International Speedway. Matt

MWR has some prospective sponsors for 2009:

MWR has some prospective sponsors for 2009:

September 14, 2008
Ty Norris, vice president and general manager of Michael Waltrip Racing, said three prospective sponsors for next season -- two new to the sport, one old, according to Norris -- are taking notice that MWR's three teams have been running better lately. Heading into

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

September 11, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the September 7 Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. McDowell scored a 20th-place finish, his best in 18 Sprint Cup Series races. He grabbed top rookie honors for the fifth time this season

Race Fast Facts – Richmond:

Race Fast Facts – Richmond:

September 7, 2008
Jimmie Johnson won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, his 37th victory in 245 Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fourth victory and 14th top-10 finish in 2008. This is his third victory and fourth top-10 finish in 14 races at Richmond. Tony Stewart (second) posted his 14th

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

September 7, 2008
* Jimmie Johnson won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway on Sunday. Johnson posted his 37th career victory in his 245th race. Johnson posted his fourth victory of the 2008 season. Johnson also won at Phoenix, Indy and the second California race

McDowell Returns to the #00 at RIR:

McDowell Returns to the #00 at RIR:

September 4, 2008
Michael McDowell returns to his #00 Champion Mortgage Toyota Camry at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) after stepping out for three consecutive races for Mike Skinner to evaluate the Michael Waltrip Racing organization. "I learned a lot of positives from Mike Skinner