Michael Waltrip News

MWR to make announcement on July 7th? UPDATE 3: Truex:

MWR to make announcement on July 7th? UPDATE 3: Truex:

July 7, 2009
On Friday Rowdy.com visited Michael Waltrip Racing [Cornelius, NC] which offers an amazing tour of the facility, including the fabricating shop. Even more interesting than the tour itself was this tidbit...someone in our group was asking how Ryan and Martin Truex Jr

MWR to make announcement on July 7th? UPDATE 2:

MWR to make announcement on July 7th? UPDATE 2:

July 5, 2009
On Friday Rowdy.com visited Michael Waltrip Racing [Cornelius, NC] which offers an amazing tour of the facility, including the fabricating shop. Even more interesting than the tour itself was this tidbit...someone in our group was asking how Ryan and Martin Truex Jr

JTG needs sponsorship for McDowell: UPDATE 2:

JTG needs sponsorship for McDowell: UPDATE 2:

July 4, 2009
JTG Daugherty Racing doesnt have enough sponsorship to continue running #47-Michael McDowell beyond next weeks NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, team co-owner Tad Geschickter said Saturday. The team has sponsorship for Marcos Ambrose

Four more races for Bayne:

Four more races for Bayne:

July 1, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Trevor Bayne has had four races added to his schedule with Michael Waltrip Racing, a spokesperson said Wednesday. Bayne was originally scheduled to compete in eight Nationwide races with the #99 Toyota team, and the 18-year-old has already

NASCAR’s most penalized driver is …

NASCAR’s most penalized driver is …

June 11, 2009
Dustin Long of the Virginian-Pilot did some research on which driver has been penalized the most so far this season so far. Infractions include pitting before pit road is open (something many do after they've been in an accident or had some mechanical troubles), lug

Carpentier in the #55 for road course? UPDATE:

Carpentier in the #55 for road course? UPDATE:

June 9, 2009
hearing that Patrick Carpentier will drive the #55 NAPA Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing at the two road courses: Infineon Raceway and Watkins Glen.(6-7-2009) UPDATE: Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced that Patrick Carpentier will drive the #55 NAPA Auto Parts

Bayne to drive 8 races for MWR: UPDATE:

Bayne to drive 8 races for MWR: UPDATE:

June 5, 2009
Former Dale Earnhardt Inc. developmental driver, Trevor Bayne will drive Michael Waltrip Racings #99 Toyota in eight NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) races this season.The 18 year-old Knoxville, Tenn., native finished 23rd in his March 21st NNS debut at Bristol driving

Crew Chief Changes for Germain Racing:

Crew Chief Changes for Germain Racing:

June 3, 2009
Germain Racing has added veteran NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew chief Peter Sospenzo to lead the efforts of the #13 GEICO Camry and driver Max Papis. This move allows general manager Mike Hillman Sr. to work with the #15 Pilot Travel Centers/HYPE Energy Drinks Camry

Nationwide races for Ryan Truex?

Nationwide races for Ryan Truex?

June 2, 2009
While his older brother is in the news with a possibility of switching rides and racing under the Michael Waltrip Racing banner next season, Ryan Truex is carving his own path to success at MWR. At South Boston Speedway (VA) for the NASCAR Camping World East Series

Truex Jr. discusses future contract plans:

Truex Jr. discusses future contract plans:

May 30, 2009
from a Team Chevy Driver Press conference transcript with #1-Martin Truex Jr.: DOES THE FACT THAT YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RUMOR MILL ANNOY YOU?"It is what it is, there is no way to stop it. I dont get annoyed. I think it is kind of comical sometimes. But we all

Reutimanns Team Claims Tissot Pit Crew Award at LMS:

Reutimanns Team Claims Tissot Pit Crew Award at LMS:

May 28, 2009
David Reutimanns #00 team won the Tissot Pit Crew Precision Award in Mondays rain-delayed Coca-Cola 600 Sprint Cup race in Charlotte, NC. It was a double win for the Michael Waltrip Racing team with Reutimann scoring his first career Cup victory. Reutimanns crew became

Childers named Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race at Charlotte:

Childers named Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race at Charlotte:

May 28, 2009
Rodney Childers, crew chief for the #00 Aaron's Toyota driven by David Reutimann, has been named the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Monday's rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. With rain clouds threatening throughout the already one

Racing Resources Says “¦Sprint Cup Series Stats

Racing Resources Says “¦Sprint Cup Series Stats

May 27, 2009
* David Reutimann won the rain-shortened Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway after a strategic move that resulted in his first series victory. Reutimann was 14th when the rain came, but elected not to pit and took over the lead before the final

Stock Cars to test at VIR Wednesday:

Stock Cars to test at VIR Wednesday:

May 25, 2009
VIRginia International Raceway's popular open Stock Car test day is coming, Wednesday, May 27. Many stock car racers will be testing and tuning their cars in preparation for the races at Sonoma and Watkins Glen. Crews and drivers alike enjoy the calm atmosphere of

Truex Jr. to Waltrip?

Truex Jr. to Waltrip?

May 24, 2009
The word on the street is that #1-Martin Truex to Michael Waltrip's team in 2010 is a 'done deal,' but Truex and Ty Norris, the general manager for Waltrip's operation, both insist their 2010 deals are still up in the air, for at least another three weeks. "We've been