Michael Waltrip News

MWR plane develops trouble, but is OK: UPATE:

MWR plane develops trouble, but is OK: UPATE:

September 21, 2009
A private aircraft landed safely at McCarran International Airport this [Thurs., Feb 19th] afternoon after the left engine had to be shut down during the flight. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said the Canada Air Challenger CL60 was en route to

Tryson shut out at Penske Shop:

Tryson shut out at Penske Shop:

September 20, 2009
#2-Penske Racing crew chief Pat Tryson says he's only welcome at the race shop for the once-weekly debrief meeting. Because Tryson is moving to Michael Waltrip Racing at the end of this season, the team does not want him present during any preparations for 2010. "They

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 17, 2009
Sept. 17 -- 1988: Driving a car owned by his brother Darrell, Michael Waltrip wins his first Nationwide Series race, beating Tommy Ellis by .685 seconds in the Grand National 200 at Dover. Morgan Shepherd finishes third.(NASCAR.com)

Cup start 750 for Mikey:

Cup start 750 for Mikey:

September 16, 2009
#55 NAPA Auto Parts driver Michael Waltrip will be competing in his 750th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race when the Sylvania 300 gets underway at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire. Waltrip will start in his 28th Cup race at the 1.058-mile track.(MWR

Bootie to remain with Papis rest of 2009:

Bootie to remain with Papis rest of 2009:

September 16, 2009
On Tuesday [9-15] #13-Max Papis told Sirius NASCAR Radio Channel 128, Sirius Speedway radio show that former Michael Waltrip Racing crewchief Robert "Bootie" Barker will be working on his racecar for the remainder of the 2009 season. "Bootie works for MWR, and our

Tryson named #56 Crew Chief for 2010:

Tryson named #56 Crew Chief for 2010:

September 14, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced that veteran crew chief Pat Tryson will lead Martin Truex Jr. and the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry beginning in the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.Tryson successfully earned his fifth Chase berth as crew chief on Saturday

#2 Crew Chief Tryson to leave Penske UPDATE:

#2 Crew Chief Tryson to leave Penske UPDATE:

September 12, 2009
Bob Dilner reported during SPEED's coverage of the Sprint Cup first practice at Richmond that Pat Tryson, current crew chief for #2-Kurt Busch, will leave Penske Racing and head over to crew chief Martin Truex Jr. for MIcheal Waltrip Racing #56 NAPA Toyota team (SPEED

#2 Crew Chief Tryson to leave Penske:

#2 Crew Chief Tryson to leave Penske:

September 11, 2009
Bob Dilner reported during SPEED's coverage of the Sprint Cup first practice at Richmond that Pat Tryson, current crew chief for #2-Kurt Busch, will leave Penske Racing and head over to crew chief Martin Truex Jr. for MIcheal Waltrip Racing #56 NAPA Toyota team (SPEED

Chase stats going in to Richmond:

Chase stats going in to Richmond:

September 10, 2009
Eleven drivers going for 8 spots Saturday night at Richmond. Only one other time, 2006, have 8 spots been up for grabs. Only two others times has the gap between the final Chase spot and the first contender been less than 20 points, the difference between 12th place

Benson in TV booth for 3 truck races:

Benson in TV booth for 3 truck races:

September 1, 2009
Johnny Benson, reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, will join Rick Allen and Phil Parsons in the SPEED booth for three upcoming NCTWS races. Benson will offer analysis in place of Michael Waltrip, whose NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driving duties conflict

Bootie out at MWR? UPDATE 2: Nead is new crew chief:

Bootie out at MWR? UPDATE 2: Nead is new crew chief:

August 27, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing's Cal Wells denies that the company and Bootie Barker have parted ways. But will Barker be the crew chief for the #55 Toyota when Sprint Cup action returns to the track next week at Atlanta?(Fox Sports)(8-26-2009) UPDATE: ESPN's Marty Smith posted

Bootie out at MWR?

Bootie out at MWR?

August 26, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing's Cal Wells denies that the company and Bootie Barker have parted ways. But will Barker be the crew chief for the #55 Toyota when Sprint Cup action returns to the track next week at Atlanta?(Fox Sports)(8-26-2009)

Addington Named Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race in Bristol:

Addington Named Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race in Bristol:

August 25, 2009
Steve Addington, crew chief for the #18 M&M's Toyota driven by Kyle Busch, has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Saturday night's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Addington-led #18 team provided Busch with flawless execution all

Kleenex moving to Cup with JTG? UPDATE:

Kleenex moving to Cup with JTG? UPDATE:

August 22, 2009
Tad Geschickter, primary owner of JTG Daugherty Racing, will announce that Kleenex will be one of several new sponsors on the #47 Toyota driven by Marcus Ambrose for 2010 (in the Sprint Cup Series). Geschickter added that an agreement to continue his relationship with

Full Driver song list for Bristol:

Full Driver song list for Bristol:

August 22, 2009
Bristol Motor Speedway will give fans something different during drive interoductions Saturday night. They'll play music for each driver that the driver has selected. Some of the choices are interesting from those older rock n' roll classics to more recent tunes. Here