Michael Waltrip News

Brickyard practice notes

Brickyard practice notes

July 29, 1998
Things noticed during practice by myself and some readers: Jeff Gordon had the #24 on the roof in red. This may be for the No Bull deal. Noticed the same on Rusty's car too. Also noticed all the No Bull cars had the red spoilers and the $ on the passenger side window

Bliss in the #21 at IRP

Bliss in the #21 at IRP

July 29, 1998
Truck driver Mike Bliss will drive Michael Waltrip's #21 Band Aid BGN Ford at IRP Friday night.(many sources) (07-29-1998)

No Fear Challenge

No Fear Challenge

July 15, 1998
Ernie Irvan, Michael Waltrip and Mike Skinner will race in the The No Fear Challenge at the California Speedway on Saturday, July 18th. Irvan will be in the #28 Federated Parts Ford.(NASCAR Today Radio)

Waltrip expected to return to Wood Brothers

Waltrip expected to return to Wood Brothers

July 12, 1998
In a Mike Mulhern story about the Wood Brothers it is mentioned: And (Michael)Waltrip? He will probably be back with the Woods for another season. "We're all pretty much in agreement, but we don't have a signed contract yet," Len(Wood) said. See the rest of the story

Ford Fan Appreciation Day

Ford Fan Appreciation Day

July 11, 1998
NASCAR racing fans in Indianapolis are gearing up for a unique opportunity. They will meet some of their favorite Winston Cup drivers at the third annual Indiana Ford Stores "Ford Fan Appreciation Day" on July 29. Last year’s event drew approximately 15,000 fans, and

Qualifying notes

Qualifying notes

July 11, 1998
Drivers/Teams guaranteed to make the Jiffy Lube 300 and qualified 26th or worse on Friday: #2-Jeremy Mayfield(2nd in owners points); #5-Terry Labonte(7th and former champ); #33-Ken Schrader(12); #4-Bobby Hamilton(13); #21-Michael Waltrip(14); #40-Sterling Marlin(15

Waltrip’s ride in danger?

Waltrip’s ride in danger?

June 24, 1998
UPDATE:...hearing that Michael Waltrip could be out of the #21 ride, maybe as early as this weekend. As yet there is no indication who the replacement would be, if it happens.(Stock Car Racing Magazine Site.(6-24-98) - Waltrip went to Sears Point and ripped off a heck

Waltrip on the hot seat

Waltrip on the hot seat

June 19, 1998
The writing maybe on the wall for Michael Waltrip if he doesn't get the CITGO Ford finishing better soon. We(GoRacing) first caught a hint of tension at Martinsville when Eddy mentioned that if he and Michael didn't start communicating a little better that there would

Wood Brothers / Roush alliance?

Wood Brothers / Roush alliance?

June 18, 1998
Don't look for this alliance(Wood Bros-Roush) to affect Michael Waltrip or Citgo in any way, you can expect both to be around in 1999. As far as the other team is concerned Matt Kenseth is still the name that keeps getting mentioned as the driver and don't be surprised

NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway

NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway

June 16, 1998
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, the full-motion interactive driving experience, will open its second location at Woodfield Mall, near Chicago, with seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and Michael Waltrip on June 23. The auto racing entertainment center

Wood Brothers second team

Wood Brothers second team

June 14, 1998
The Wood Brothers, 13th in the standings in their third year with Michael Waltrip, say they're excited about a second team next season, presumably with rookie Matt Kenseth.(JournalNow)(6-14-98)

Second team for Wood Brothers

Second team for Wood Brothers

June 13, 1998
The Wood Brothers(#21 Citgo Ford), based in Stuart, Va., plan to start a second team next season with the help of powerful Roush Racing. That's the word from Roush President Geoff Smith, who plans to announce the arrangement early next week. Roush Racing, which already

Testing at Daytona

Testing at Daytona

June 11, 1998
Kenny Irwin in the #28 Texaco Ford posted the fastest speed on the third and final night of NASCAR Winston Cup testing Wednesday at Daytona in preparation for the inaugural nighttime running of the Pepsi 400 on July 4. Irwin was clocked at 46.950 seconds, for an average

Michael Waltrip at Daytona testing

Michael Waltrip at Daytona testing

June 9, 1998
Michael Waltrip joined the other Cup drivers at Daytona for the under-the-lights testing.(WC Today Radio)(6-9-98)

Richmond qualifying

Richmond qualifying

June 5, 1998
After qualifying, teams that ran 26th or worse that are guaranteed to make the Pontiac Excitement 400 are #23-Jimmy Spencer(10th in owner points); #21-Michael Waltrip(12); #3-Dale Earnhardt(13); #4-Bobby Hamilton(15); #43-John Andretti(21); #41-Steve Grissom(25); and