Michael Waltrip News

Aaron’s increases their sports marketing budget:

Aaron’s increases their sports marketing budget:

October 19, 2009
Aaron's has boosted its sports marketing budget by 10% about $1 million a year inking deals with the University of Alabama, NASCAR [Michael Waltrip Racing's #00 Toyota] and Philips Arena, home to the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and NHL's Atlanta Thrashers. Aaron's, which has

#55 Jackman injured in pits UPDATE:

#55 Jackman injured in pits UPDATE:

October 18, 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.

Tryson could leave Penske early…if:

Tryson could leave Penske early…if:

October 16, 2009
If #2-Kurt Busch isnt a factor in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship entering the season finale in Homestead next month, dont 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

Latest on Danica:

Latest on Danica:

October 12, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing is interested in Danica Patrick and while she has a connection through her sponsor GoDaddy.com to JR Motorsports, talks with MWR have progressed to a point where team believes it has a shot. MWR vice president and general manager Ty Norris said

Reutimann needs additional sponsorship:

Reutimann needs additional sponsorship:

October 12, 2009
Michael Waltrip wants to race next year but the priority at Michael Waltrip Racing is to fill the sponsorship for Sprint Cup driver #00-David Reutimann next year, MWR vice president and general manager Ty Norris said Sunday. Depending on how deals fall in the next

Waltrip wants full Nationwide schedule in 2010:

Waltrip wants full Nationwide schedule in 2010:

October 10, 2009
Michael Waltrip told ESPN.com Saturday that his 2010 Sprint Cup schedule remains uncertain, and is contingent on sponsorship. His hope? To run the full Nationwide Series schedule. "Ideally, for me, would be to get the type of sponsor that I could run the full Nationwide

Waltrip wants full Nationwide schedule in 2010:

Waltrip wants full Nationwide schedule in 2010:

October 10, 2009
Michael Waltrip told ESPN.com Saturday that his 2010 Sprint Cup schedule remains uncertain, and is contingent on sponsorship. His hope? To run the full Nationwide Series schedule. "Ideally, for me, would be to get the type of sponsor that I could run the full Nationwide

Reutimann’s time disallowed: UPDATE:

Reutimann’s time disallowed: UPDATE:

October 10, 2009
#00-David Reutimann, who was second fastest in qualifying, had his time disallowed after the rear shock was determined to have a gas level too high. He will now start the race in 42nd. No other penalties are expected.(10-9-2009) UPDATE: Michael Waltrip twittered Friday

F1 driver to test for Waltrip? UPDATE 2 drivers testing:

F1 driver to test for Waltrip? UPDATE 2 drivers testing:

October 7, 2009
Former F1 driver, Miko Salo, supposedly will test for Michael Waltrip Racing in one of the team's Toyota Camry Sprint Cup cars at an undisclosed venue at some point in November. The 42-year-old former grand prix driver has been racing in sportscars since the end of

Danica talking to Hendrick about NASCAR ride UPDATE 2 MWR?:

Danica talking to Hendrick about NASCAR ride UPDATE 2 MWR?:

October 6, 2009
Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., may soon be involved in a limited NASCAR arrangement, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick confirmed to SI.com. The other side of the Patrick puzzle may soon fall into place as Hendrick said Sunday afternoon that Patrick's agent at

NAPA Team goes pink:

NAPA Team goes pink:

October 6, 2009
NAPA and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest breast cancer advocacy organization, is kicking off a unique initiative designed to raise $250,000 by highlighting the importance of preventive maintenance for both the body and the vehicle. The partnership

Are NASCAR Drivers smarter than a 5th grader?:

Are NASCAR Drivers smarter than a 5th grader?:

October 5, 2009
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy hosts the all-new half-hour version of "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" The fast-paced game show, where knowledge of grade-school level questions is tested, welcomes NASCAR drivers #55-Michael Waltrip, #6-David Ragan, #99-Carl Edwards, #

F1 driver to test for Waltrip?:

F1 driver to test for Waltrip?:

October 2, 2009
Former F1 driver, Miko Salo, supposedly will test for Michael Waltrip Racing in one of the team's Toyota Camry Sprint Cup cars at an undisclosed venue at some point in November. The 42-year-old former grand prix driver has been racing in sportscars since the end of

Sporting News’ NASCAR Athlete of the Decade:

Sporting News’ NASCAR Athlete of the Decade:

September 29, 2009
the Sporting News choices for seven athletes of the decade--one in each sport they cover--sparked some intense debate. Three consecutive Cup championships form a pretty good basis for arguing Jimmie Johnson over two-time champ Tony Stewart. The results: Athlete of

Limited schedule for Ryan Truex in 2010:

Limited schedule for Ryan Truex in 2010:

September 25, 2009
[Ryan] Truex's brother, Martin Truex Jr., hopes that Ryan can split time with him in one of Michael Waltrip Racing's Nationwide cars next year. MWR is helping operate the East team for Ryan Truex, which is owned by Martin Truex Jr. "I hope to run five or eight [Nationwide