Michael Waltrip News

Cup Drivers at Phoenix:

Cup Drivers at Phoenix:

November 3, 1999
Ten Winston Cup regulars have entered the inaugural Busch Series Outback Steakhouse 200 on Saturday at PIR. They are Gordon, Jeff Burton, Ken Schrader, Mike Skinner, Michael Waltrip, Kenny Wallace, Elliott Sadler, Terry Labonte, Joe Nemechek and Bobby Hamilton(Arizona

#7 News UPDATE 2:

#7 News UPDATE 2:

September 9, 1999
Mattei Motorsports is still hoping that sponsor Philips will stay on board for 2000, but it looks like they have already firmed up a relationship with NationsRent for next season( Inside Motorsports ) -- UPDATE: I hear Mattei Motorsports will announce that Nations

Dillon sponsor UPDATE 2:

Dillon sponsor UPDATE 2:

September 6, 1999
look for Mike Dillon to be in a 2nd Richard Childress BGN car with Rockwell Automation as the sponsor, who is a current associate sponsor on the #59 car he drives at present(8-22-1999) - UPDATE: hear there will a press conference on Saturday, September 4th, 11:15am

Marlin and Coors renew with SABCO:

Marlin and Coors renew with SABCO:

August 29, 1999
#01, #40 and #42 Cup car owner Felix Sabates said that Sterling Marlin and Coors have each signed three-year deals with his team. Sabates also said that he won't run a third full-time Cup team next year. He plans to run as many as three of four Grand National cars

Waltrip Back:

Waltrip Back:

August 26, 1999
Michael Waltrip remain in the #7 Mattei Motorsports Chevy in 2000 but it is 50/50 on if Philips will return( Winston Cup Today Radio )

CUP drivers to invade Michigan:

CUP drivers to invade Michigan:

August 18, 1999
looks for many Cup drivers to attempt the Michigan BGN race on the 21st and there is a gaggle of them: #02-Ward Burton; #5-Dick Trickle(BGN reg); #9-Jeff Burton; #12-Jimmy Spencer; #14-Bobby Hamilton(using #94); #15-Kenny Schrader; #19-Mike Skinner; #21-Michael Waltrip

#7 News:

#7 News:

August 16, 1999
Michael Waltrip is waiting to see if sponsor Philips will return next season to the Jim Mattei team. It's "up in the air," according to one source( PitNow )

Philips Out? UPDATE:

Philips Out? UPDATE:

August 9, 1999
hearing NationsRent is talking to Rudd, the #41 Larry Hedrick team and the #7 Mattei Motorsports team(didn't know Philips/Klaussner was leaving) -- UPDATE: Reportedly, NationsRent plans to sign with the Jim Mattei team and driver Michael Waltrip( Times-Dispatch ) also

Bliss News:

Bliss News:

July 29, 1999
Mike Bliss, driver of the #99 Exide Batteries Ford truck in the CTS, has been named to drive the Michael Waltrip Racing BAND-AID???? Brand Adhesive Bandages Chevy for the upcoming race at Indianapolis Raceway Park(Cox Marketing)(7-29-1999)

Testing:

Testing:

July 6, 1999
I hear Michael Waltrip will be testing his #7 Chevy at Greenville-Pickens Speedway(SC) on July 6th

Testing at the Glen UPDATE 2:

Testing at the Glen UPDATE 2:

June 17, 1999
Twenty-two Cup and BGN teams will be testing the newly paved surface at The Glen including: Rusty Wallace, Michael Waltrip, Terry Labonte, Bobby Labonte, David Green and from the BGN: Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Matt Kenseth, Randy Lajoie, Elton Sawyer and Jeff Green. When

Interesting Stat from NOL:

Interesting Stat from NOL:

June 13, 1999
Jeff Gordon's 4.9 finishing average in 12 starts at Michigan is better than the best finish recorded there by several drivers in their career there. Ken Schrader (best finish is a 6th in 29 races), Michael Waltrip (7th in 27 races), Bobby Hamilton (8th in 13 races)

Cool Band Aids Scheme:

Cool Band Aids Scheme:

May 28, 1999
Michael Waltrip will debut a new paint scheme for the CARQUEST 300 in Charlotte. The #21 Chevy has been designed with a STICKER CREATIONS?›???› adhesive bandages paint scheme. The adhesive bandages are designed so kids, or the kid at heart, can design the bandage with

#400 for Waltrip:

#400 for Waltrip:

March 29, 1999
Michael Waltrip made his 400th career Cup start on Sunday in the Primestar 500 at Texas(3-27/29-1999)

MW Stuff:

MW Stuff:

March 3, 1999
Fans of Michael Waltrip will be able to show their support Sunday at the Las Vegas 400 with souvenirs from his racing team. Philips Racing Team will provide merchandise at the track during this weekend's Las Vegas 400 -- the first time since Philips signed on as primary