Michael Waltrip News

Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen to Sing National Anthem at AAA 500:

Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen to Sing National Anthem at AAA 500:

October 29, 2010
Kelly Hansen, lead vocalist of the classic rock band Foreigner, returns to the Texas Motor Speedway on November 7 to perform the National Anthem for the AAA Texas 500, the eighth race in the 10-event chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship. Foreigner previously

Aaron’s celebrating 55th anniversary with Waltrip at Talladega:

Aaron’s celebrating 55th anniversary with Waltrip at Talladega:

October 28, 2010
Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip climbs behind the wheel of the #55 Aaron's 55th Anniversary Toyota this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. The 47-year-old driver won on the 2.66-mile restrictor plate track in 2003. Waltrip owns four restrictor plate victories

RPM to Toyota?

RPM to Toyota?

October 27, 2010
Could there be a Toyota in the Kings court? Multiple sources have confirmed to FOXSports.com that Richard Petty met with principals from Toyota and Michael Waltrip Racing at Martinsville on Sunday and the meetings continued through Monday in Charlotte. In the past

The Entry List

The Entry List

October 25, 2010
for the Amp Energy Juice 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway is posted, 46 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Kevin Conway is listed in the #7; Almirola in #9 Not in top 35 of owners points: #09-Bobby Labonte (2009 race winner as

Grand Opening of Dale Jr.’s Amphitheatre at Victory Junction:

Grand Opening of Dale Jr.’s Amphitheatre at Victory Junction:

October 21, 2010
Victory Junction announced that it will feature a public open house in conjunction with Randleman's NASCAR Days on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10:00 am '“ 4:00 pm. Headlining the day's festivities is a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:30pm honoring the grand opening of Dale

43 Crew Members to be grand marshals at Martinsville:

43 Crew Members to be grand marshals at Martinsville:

October 20, 2010
To honor the dedicated road warriors and pit crew members, TUMS will designate all crew members as the Grand Marshals for the 2010 TUMS Fast Relief 500 on Oct. 24. For the first time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history, 43 crew members, one from each team, will represent

#00 Pit Crew earned 3rd quarter honors:

#00 Pit Crew earned 3rd quarter honors:

October 13, 2010
For their outstanding efforts on pit road, the #00 Aarons Dream Machine Toyota pit crew for David Reutimann and Michael Waltrip Racing has earned third-quarter honors in the 2010 Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award competition. The Mechanix Wear Most Valuable

Crew Chief Hyder Leaves Wood Brothers Racing: UPDATE:

Crew Chief Hyder Leaves Wood Brothers Racing: UPDATE:

October 7, 2010
The Wood Brothers racing team and crew chief David Hyder have mutually agreed to go their separate ways, effective immediately. Team co-owner Eddie Wood said Hyder, who has been the crew chief of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford since August, 2008, played a key role

Crew Chief Hyder Leaves Wood Brothers Racing:

Crew Chief Hyder Leaves Wood Brothers Racing:

October 6, 2010
The Wood Brothers racing team and crew chief David Hyder have mutually agreed to go their separate ways, effective immediately. Team co-owner Eddie Wood said Hyder, who has been the crew chief of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford since August, 2008, played a key role

Waltrip responds to the Reutimann-Busch incident at Kansas:

Waltrip responds to the Reutimann-Busch incident at Kansas:

October 4, 2010
As Kyle Busch entered turn two on lap 53 at Kansas, the front of his #18 Toyota made contact with the rear of the #00 Toyota of David Reutimann. The touch sent Reutimann spinning into the SAFER Barrier on the outside of turn two. Busch continued on and was still in

JTG Daugherty Racing gets started on 2011:

JTG Daugherty Racing gets started on 2011:

September 28, 2010
Two months ago JTG Daugherty Racing named 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte as the #47 Toyota driver for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 36-race schedule. Today, Tuesday, September 28th, Labonte tests with crew chief Frank Kerr and his new team

Roush interested in Bayne:

Roush interested in Bayne:

September 24, 2010
Jack Roush says he "would have an interest" in #99-Trevor Bayne if the driver becomes available. Given the current economic conditions in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Diamond Waltrip Racing cannot guarantee a full-time ride for Bayne in 2011. The team is a partnerhip

Roush interested in Bayne:

Roush interested in Bayne:

September 24, 2010
Jack Roush says he "would have an interest" in #99-Trevor Bayne if the driver becomes available. Given the current economic conditions in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Diamond Waltrip Racing cannot guarantee a full-time ride for Bayne in 2011. The team is a partnerhip

Tums returns to sponsor Reutimann:

Tums returns to sponsor Reutimann:

September 14, 2010
Tums returns as the primary paint scheme on the #00 Tums Toyota of David Reutimann for the Sylvania 300. Following this event at New Hampshire, Tums has one remaining paint scheme slated for Phoenix. Tums, Levy and New Hampshire Motor Speedway have partnered on the

Tums returns to sponsor Reutimann:

Tums returns to sponsor Reutimann:

September 14, 2010
Tums returns as the primary paint scheme on the #00 Tums Toyota of David Reutimann for the Sylvania 300. Following this event at New Hampshire, Tums has one remaining paint scheme slated for Phoenix. Tums, Levy and New Hampshire Motor Speedway have partnered on the