Michael Waltrip News

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Waltrip starts a driver development program:

Waltrip starts a driver development program:

June 18, 2004
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) introduces the formation of a driver development program. The Sherrills Ford, N.C. based team
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Benson wins at Berlin..laps Waltrip:

Benson wins at Berlin..laps Waltrip:

June 17, 2004
Johnny Benson Jr. promised Michael Waltrip that he would have a blast if he someday joined him for a night of racing at
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Double-Duty Pocono-Nashville:

Double-Duty Pocono-Nashville:

June 14, 2004
four drivers competed in both the Cup race at Pocono Raceway and the Busch race at Nashville Superspeedway [driver, Cup
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No one in the garage believes NASCAR? Kahne too low?

No one in the garage believes NASCAR? Kahne too low?

June 14, 2004
Yesterday's problems [at Pocono] were yet another chapter in one of the biggest stories of the season - NASCAR's dwindling
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Waltrip good thru 2005 UPDATE NAPA too:

Waltrip good thru 2005 UPDATE NAPA too:

June 14, 2004
during an interview with XM Radio's Claire B. Lang on Friday, DEI's director of motorsports, Richie Gilmore said Michael
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Pocono Race Stuff:

Pocono Race Stuff:

June 13, 2004
Jimmie Johnson won the 2004 Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway, scoring his ninth career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 89th
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StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Pocono:

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Pocono:

June 13, 2004
Jimmie Johnson led early, led often (eight times for 126 laps), and led the final 28 circuits to take his first Pocono win
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Truex on pole at Nashville:

Truex on pole at Nashville:

June 11, 2004
#8-Martin Truex Jr. for Saturday's Federated Auto Parts 300 at the Nashville Superspeedway with a lap of 163.596mph on
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The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series:

The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series:

June 9, 2004
Buckshot Jones has been named to drive the Yellow Transportation Dodge in the Federated Auto Parts 300 Saturday night at

The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series:

The Return of Buckshot to the Busch Series:

June 9, 2004
Buckshot Jones has been named to drive the Yellow Transportation Dodge in the Federated Auto Parts 300 Saturday night at the Nashville Superspeedway. "I'm really excited about this opportunity," said Jones. "The Yellow team almost won the race at Nashville a couple
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More on the Mikey leaving DEI rumors [looks more and more like he will leave]:

More on the Mikey leaving DEI rumors [looks more and more like he will leave]:

June 4, 2004
Rumors have begun to swirl -- again -- that 41-year-old Michael Waltrip's job with Dale Earnhardt Inc. is in jeopardy. On
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Long at Dover UPDATE:

Long at Dover UPDATE:

June 3, 2004
hearing that Carl Long will attempt to make the MBNA 400: A Salute to Heroes at Dover International Speedway in the #00
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McMurray’s Pit Crew Scores First McDonald’s/POWERade Victory:

McMurray’s Pit Crew Scores First McDonald’s/POWERade Victory:

June 3, 2004
Jamie McMurray's pit crew claimed the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600
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Waltrip looking to move on?

Waltrip looking to move on?

June 1, 2004
Another driver whose name is suddenly being mentioned by rival car owners is Michael Waltrip, who has been having a tough
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More Races for Kenny in the #00:

More Races for Kenny in the #00:

May 31, 2004
Michael Waltrip will expand his ownership role with five Nextel Cup races later this year. Waltrip will run Kenny Wallace