Michael Waltrip News

NASCAR will crack down on aggressive driving: UPDATE:

NASCAR will crack down on aggressive driving: UPDATE:

November 1, 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

Allmendinger charged with DWI: UPDATES: fined by team:

Allmendinger charged with DWI: UPDATES: fined by team:

October 30, 2009
For the second time in a week a NASCAR driver is in trouble with the law. A.J. Allmendinger, driver of the #44 car, was arrested for drunk driving, Mooresville police say. Allmendinger was pulled over around 1:30 a.m. Thursday along Highway 150. According to police

Steve Addington looking at options:

Steve Addington looking at options:

October 30, 2009
Steve Addington said he was "surprised" by the change that will put replace him as Kyle Busch's crew chief and plans to explore all options inside and outside of Joe Gibbs Racing. On Tuesday, JGR announced that Dave Rogers, who has worked in JGR's Nationwide Series

JTG-MWR to continue alliance: UPDATE:

JTG-MWR to continue alliance: UPDATE:

October 30, 2009
JTG Daugherty Racing has extended its technical alliance with Michael Waltrip Racing for another season, JTG Daugherty co-owner Tad Geschickter confirmed Saturday at Martinsville Speedway. The two organizations began a technical alliance this year with the JTG Daugherty

Allmendinger charged with DWI: UPDATES: placed on probation:

Allmendinger charged with DWI: UPDATES: placed on probation:

October 29, 2009
For the second time in a week a NASCAR driver is in trouble with the law. A.J. Allmendinger, driver of the #44 car, was arrested for drunk driving, Mooresville police say. Allmendinger was pulled over around 1:30 a.m. Thursday along Highway 150. According to police

At least 6 teams for COT test:

At least 6 teams for COT test:

October 27, 2009
At least six cars are expected for the test of NASCAR's new Nationwide Series car next Monday at Talladega Superspeedway. Each manufacturer will be represented. Richard Childress Racing's Jeff Burton and JR Motorsports' Kelly Bires will drive Chevys, Roush Fenway Racing

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

October 26, 2009
Oct. 26 -- 2002: Two weeks after winning his first Cup race in his second start, Jamie McMurray wins his first Nationwide Series race, the Aaron's 312 at Atlanta. He leads only the final lap -- when race leader Joe Nemechek runs out of gas -- and wins by 10.796 seconds

JTG-MWR to continue alliance:

JTG-MWR to continue alliance:

October 25, 2009
JTG Daugherty Racing has extended its technical alliance with Michael Waltrip Racing for another season, JTG Daugherty co-owner Tad Geschickter confirmed Saturday at Martinsville Speedway. The two organizations began a technical alliance this year with the JTG Daugherty

Toyota clinches manufacturer’s chamipnship:

Toyota clinches manufacturer’s chamipnship:

October 24, 2009
When Kyle Busch's Camry crossed the finish line second in Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park, it enabled Toyota to clinch its second consecutive NNS manufacturer's championship in just its third year of series competition. This marks the

Michael Waltrip involved in accident, is OK MORE:

Michael Waltrip involved in accident, is OK MORE:

October 23, 2009
#55-Michael Waltrip crashed into a motorcycle Wednesday night while trying to make a U-Turn and was given a field sobriety test by a Mooresville police officer, a report states. Waltrip was attempting a U-turn on Perth Road around 7:49 p.m. when his Lexus collided

#55 Jackman injured in pits UPDATE 2:

#55 Jackman injured in pits UPDATE 2:

October 21, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing jackman Tony Cardamone was taken to a local hospital after colliding with another crew member during a pit stop for #55-Michael Waltrip during the NASCAR Banking 400 on Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway, team and NASCAR officials said.

Special NAPA scheme for Waltrip at Martinsville:

Special NAPA scheme for Waltrip at Martinsville:

October 21, 2009
The #55 Toyota Camry of Michael Waltrip will once again have the NAPA Adaptive One Brake Pads paint scheme. Adaptive One Brake Pads are designed to reduce noise and brake dust without sacrificing the 'stop-on-a-dime' braking power. Waltrip will start in his 47th race

Danica and JR Motorsports/MWR?

Danica and JR Motorsports/MWR?

October 21, 2009
ESPN.com has confirmed that IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick is talking with JR Motorsports and Michael Waltrip Racing about running a limited schedule of about eight Nationwide Series races -- plus a few Truck and maybe ARCA events -- in 2010. Kevin Harvick Inc

Tryson could leave Penske early…if UPDATE

Tryson could leave Penske early…if UPDATE

October 20, 2009
If #2-Kurt Busch isn't a factor in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship entering the season finale in Homestead next month, don't 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

Brown making debut at Martinsville: UPDATE 2 in the #08 fastwax.com Chevy for SS Green Light:

Brown making debut at Martinsville: UPDATE 2 in the #08 fastwax.com Chevy for SS Green Light:

October 19, 2009
Seven-time Bowman Gray Stadium Modified track champion, Tim Brown will now embark on the NASCAR Camping World Series in front of his native Virginians at the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 24th driving for Rick Ware Racing. Fastwax.com sponsorship will