Michael Waltrip News

Addington moving on UPDATE 3:

Addington moving on UPDATE 3:

December 3, 2009
during the Ford 400 Sprint Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Andy Petree of ESPN2 reported that Steve Addington, former crew chief for #18-Kyle Busch at Joe Gibbs Racing, informed JGR he would leave and is moving on. No word what team or job he is

Salo on course for Nationwide season:

Salo on course for Nationwide season:

November 27, 2009
Mika Salo is on course to take part in next year's NASCAR Nationwide Series after completing a successful first test in a stock car last week. The veteran of 109 grand prix starts, who has raced GTs since 2003, tested a Sprint Cup-spec Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip

MWR wraps up testing with Salo and Trulli:

MWR wraps up testing with Salo and Trulli:

November 18, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing officials were pleased with the outcome of a two-day test with Formula One drivers Jarno Trulli and Mika Salo behind the wheel of the #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, FL. "Both Jarno and Mika have done really well

Trulli looking at truck series?

Trulli looking at truck series?

November 17, 2009
Formula One driver Jarno Trulli, who was a guest of Michael Waltrip Racing last weekend at Phoenix, has applied for a NASCAR truck license, according to a sanctioning body source.(FoxSports.com)(11-17-2009)

Bechtel Join Forces with MWR to Form Diamond-Waltrip Racing:

Bechtel Join Forces with MWR to Form Diamond-Waltrip Racing:

November 14, 2009
Diamond Ridge Motorsports and Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced the formation of Diamond-Waltrip Racing which will enter a full-time NASCAR Nationwide Series team starting in 2010 for driver Trevor Bayne. Diamond-Waltrip Racing, co-owned by majority owners, Gary

Bayne to return to MWR? UPDATE 3:

Bayne to return to MWR? UPDATE 3:

November 14, 2009
Trevory Bayne made 13 starts in 2009, including 10 races for #99-Michael Waltrip Racing, where he is expected to drive next year. The 19-year-old Knoxville, Tenn.-native's best finish was seventh on two occasions. Once at O'Reilly Raceway Park and again at Richmond

Michael Waltrip Racing extends with Toyota:

Michael Waltrip Racing extends with Toyota:

November 14, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced the extension of its partnership with Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The new agreement will keep the emerging organization with the manufacturer through the end of 2012. In 2010, MWR will field the #00 Aaron's/Tums/Best

Another sponsor for Newman? UPDATE:

Another sponsor for Newman? UPDATE:

November 14, 2009
Stewart Haas Racing is scheduled to make a sponsorship announcement regarding #39-Ryan Newman in 2010 on Sunday morning. One possibility is Bass Pro Shops, though no announcement has been made of a decision by that company to leave Earnhardt Ganassi [and supposedly

Danica to JR Motorsports? Maybe Not:

Danica to JR Motorsports? Maybe Not:

November 14, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says a deal to put Danica Patrick in his Nationwide Series car isn't imminent, and even if it were, JR Motorsports wouldn't necessarily have the funding for the IndyCar Series' most popular driver. Multiple media outlets have reported in recent weeks

Mobil 1 and Toyota UPDATE:

Mobil 1 and Toyota UPDATE:

November 14, 2009
not quite sure what this is all about, have heard nor seen anything but......Mobil 1 Racing and Toyota Racing Development (TRD) U.S.A to make announcement about 2010 NASCAR season Friday at Phoenix International Raceway, scheduled to be attending the announcement are

Waltrip serious about Trulli test:

Waltrip serious about Trulli test:

November 11, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing officials say the team is serious about the upcoming NASCAR test for former Toyota F1 driver Jarno Trulli. Trulli will be driving a Sprint Cup series Toyota Camry on November 16th & 17th at the half-mile New Smyrna Speedway in Florida, a test

Tums to sponsor Reutimann:

Tums to sponsor Reutimann:

November 6, 2009
TUMS announced a multi-year partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) to sponsor David Reutimanns #00 Toyota Camry starting with the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. TUMS will be prominently displayed as the primary sponsor on the #00 Toyota Camry for five

Earnhardt Ganassi to Toyota?

Earnhardt Ganassi to Toyota?

November 3, 2009
So, what's the holdup in EGR's decision to remain with Chevy or move to Toyota? Perhaps it's the "E" in EGR. Can anyone really imagine the Earnhardt name associated with Toyota? Since Teresa Earnhardt is not at the racetrack on a weekly basis, that might be a tough

NASCAR will crack down on aggressive driving: UPDATE 2:

NASCAR will crack down on aggressive driving: UPDATE 2:

November 2, 2009
NASCAR plans to crack down on aggressive driving and bump drafting beginning with Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway, particularly regarding two-car breakaways that have become commonplace with the new car. Track officials hope they got the attention

Tryson could leave Penske early…if UPDATE:

Tryson could leave Penske early…if UPDATE:

November 2, 2009
If #2-Kurt Busch isnt a factor in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship entering the season finale in Homestead next month, dont be surprised to see crew chief Pat Tryson make an early exit from the #2 Dodge team. If we find ourselves out of championship contention