Michael Waltrip News

Ford testing

Ford testing

December 18, 1997
UPDATE: The Ford teams get a rare chance to test in December as NASCAR has allowed them a chance to test the new Taurus at Talladega on Dec 16-18th, this test will not count toward the 7 tests WC teams are allowed to do during the season(WC Today)(12-3-97), sorry I

New schemes at Phoenix

New schemes at Phoenix

November 1, 1997
"The Wood Brothers CITGO Ford of Michael Waltrip is in retro-trim for the Dura-Lube 500 presented by Kmart. The No. 21 Ford features he candy-apple red and white colors of the team's cars from their "glory years" in the 1970s with drivers like Cale Yarborough and David

Waltrip tests Taurus

Waltrip tests Taurus

October 24, 1997
"Michael Waltrip tested the 1998 Taurus Winston Cup car last week at Talladega Superspeedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Taurus is replacing the Thunderbird as the Ford production car represented in the Winston Cup series. "Until you actually put the car on the

No Fear Challenge

No Fear Challenge

October 18, 1997
A few Winston Cup drivers were in the No Fear Challenge in California: Ernie Irvan, #28 Federated Parts Ford(starting 8th), Kyle Petty #42 Hot Wheels Chevy(26th), Robby Gordon #18 Dana Dodge(18th), Michael Waltrip #1 Band-Aid Ford(27th).(10-18-97)

Testing at Talladega

Testing at Talladega

October 13, 1997
But.....The #21 Citgo Taurus did test on Monday at Talladega and Michael Waltrip said the car was good and the Woods bros were happy with the results and will test there on Tuesday also. 6 Chevy teams also did some testing of the SB2 engine. That explains the second

Michael Waltrip to Petty?

Michael Waltrip to Petty?

October 13, 1997
I see this rumor has returned: Speaking of who'll be back, Michael Waltrip might not be - at least not with the Wood brothers' No. 21 car. Sources close to the situation say Waltrip, who's 18th in the points standings, is being courted by Petty's No. 43 vacancy, and

Waltrip to remain with Wood Brothers

Waltrip to remain with Wood Brothers

October 12, 1997
Len Wood says Michael Waltrip will remain with his team next season, despite strong reports Waltrip is under consideration for the Richard Petty ride. ''We have heard the reports,'' Wood said, ''but Michael says he's not leaving.''(JournalNow)(10-12-97)

BGN News all rumored here long ago

BGN News all rumored here long ago

October 3, 1997
Matt Hutter to the #36 Stanley Tools Pontiac; Ryder will sponsor the #88 Chevy driven by Kevin LePage; Patty Moise will drive the #14 Rhodes Furniture(an Atlanta-based furniture acquired by Richmond's Heilig-Meyers nearly a year ago) Ford owned by Michael Waltrip in

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers

October 2, 1997
"And another shakeup might be looming, this time within the Wood brothers' team. Michael Waltrip, their driver, is under consideration for the ride with Richard Petty, according to sources close to the situation. What the Woodses might do for a new driver if Waltrip

Patty Moise to the #34 BGN team

Patty Moise to the #34 BGN team

October 1, 1997
On Friday, Patty Moise will announce her 1998 Grand National plans,(Michael Waltrip owned ride) as will Team 34 Racing. Todd Bodine is leaving that team for Winston Cup next season(Charlotte Observer)(10-1-97)

9/29/1997

9/29/1997

September 29, 1997
Michael Waltrip took part in the Hanes 500 only a few hours after his wife, Buffy gave birth to their first child, Waltrip's second. Margaret Carol Waltrip was born at 6:38 am Monday. Congratulations!(9-29-97)

9/26/1997

9/26/1997

September 26, 1997
Patty Moise will be driving the full Busch Grand National schedule in 1998. She will be in a Ford sponsored by Rhodes Furniture and owned by Michael Waltrip. Michael Waltrip will still run a few BGN races just like this year.(CHAMP, Jim Carson & NASCAR Fans)(9-

9/25/1997

9/25/1997

September 25, 1997
As reported before Terry Labonte will run a special Frankenstein paint job at Charlotte. Michael Waltrip has special paint scheme for this race too a tribute to David Pearson, running colors of old(9-25-97)

9/17/1997

9/17/1997

September 17, 1997
"Derrike Cope, who owns two career victories including the 1990 Daytona 500, signed a three-year contract Tuesday to drive for Chuck Rider's Bahari Racing team on NASCAR's Winston Cup circuit. Cope will replace Johnny Benson Jr., who is leaving to take a ride with

9/15/1997

9/15/1997

September 15, 1997
BGN driver and wife of Elton Sawyer "Patti Moise is expected to return to the Grand National tour full-time next season, as Michael Waltrip's teammate in a two-car operation, according to sources close to Moise."(JournalNow)(9-15-97)