Michael Waltrip News

McDowell Returns to the #00 at RIR:

McDowell Returns to the #00 at RIR:

September 4, 2008
Michael McDowell returns to his #00 Champion Mortgage Toyota Camry at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) after stepping out for three consecutive races for Mike Skinner to evaluate the Michael Waltrip Racing organization. "I learned a lot of positives from Mike Skinner

Roush Fenway’s Ragan in running for UPS sponsorship: UPDATE: done deal?

Roush Fenway’s Ragan in running for UPS sponsorship: UPDATE: done deal?

September 2, 2008
UPS was linked to Roush Fenway Racing three months ago when the organization was looking for sponsorship for Carl Edwards. Aflac ended up sponsoring Edwards, but Roush Fenway Racing still might land UPS as the organization still needs a sponsor for David Ragan. Talks

Mixed Reactions to Bud Shootout Changes:

Mixed Reactions to Bud Shootout Changes:

August 30, 2008
How do drivers feel about the decision to change the rules governing next year's season-opening Budweiser Shootout exhibition race at Daytona International Speedway? Well, it depends whether you're in or out. Michael Waltrip, who finished 11th in the 2008 Shootout,

Friday Practice

Friday Practice

August 29, 2008
for the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway is over, the fastest: #99-Edwards 178.913 #48-Johnson 178.656 #83-Allmendiner 178.059 #19-Sadler 177.800 #83-Vickers 177.773 slowest: #66-Riggs 172.790 & #08-Sauter 167.220 #55-Michael Waltrip was held 15 minutes at the start

“Day of Reckoning” scheme for Skinner at Calif – IMAGE:

“Day of Reckoning” scheme for Skinner at Calif – IMAGE:

August 28, 2008
Affliction Entertainment and Michael Waltrip Racing have teamed up to race for the checkered flag in the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Southern California. This year's Sprint Cup Series race at the two-mile D-shaped oval will find Waltrip's #00 Toyota, driven

Kentucky testing today:

Kentucky testing today:

August 27, 2008
Three Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to test at the Kentuckt Speedway today [8/27]: all with their R&D Test team - Michael Waltrip Racing; David Stremme with Penske Racing; and Brad Keselowski with Hendrick Motorsports. Fans can watch from the Turn 3 Fan Center at

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

August 25, 2008
* Carl Edwards won the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway from the first-place starting position, the only series race he has won from the pole. Edwards scored his 13th career series victory in 145 career races. He has scored six victories in 2008, winning at California

Aaron’s to #44 team in 2009? UPDATE4 the #00:

Aaron’s to #44 team in 2009? UPDATE4 the #00:

August 23, 2008
hearing that Aaron's will move from the #00 and sponsor the #44 car for a partial Sprint Cup schedule and a partial Nationwide schedule in 2009. No word on if the driver will David Reutimann, current driver of the #44 UPS/MWR Toyota or Michael McDowell, current driver

Aarons’ Sponsoring Reutimann & Waltrip in 2009:

Aarons’ Sponsoring Reutimann & Waltrip in 2009:

August 22, 2008
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) and Aaron Rents, Inc.announced the continuation of one of the longest sponsor and owner relationships in NASCAR. In 2009, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, the largest division of Aaron Rents, Inc., will sponsor the #00 Sprint Cup Series

Double duty for Skinner:

Double duty for Skinner:

August 18, 2008
Not only will Mike Skinner behind the wheel of his #5 Toyota Tundra this week, but he will also attempt to qualify the Michael Waltrip Racing #00 Toyota Camry for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event. This will be the second consecutive week the 51-year-

Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

August 16, 2008
UPS was linked to Roush Fenway Racing three months ago when the organization was looking for sponsorship for Carl Edwards. Aflac ended up sponsoring Edwards, but Roush Fenway Racing still might land UPS as the organization still needs a sponsor for David Ragan. Talks

Skinner running Cup at Michigan? UPDATE 2: Skinner replacing McDowell for three races:

Skinner running Cup at Michigan? UPDATE 2: Skinner replacing McDowell for three races:

August 13, 2008
Mike Skinner is listed in the Michigan entry list as the driver of the #00 Champion Mortgage Toyota field by Michael Waltrip Racing, no word on what is up with regular driver Michael McDowell. Michigan Sprint Cup Entry Page)(8-11-2008) UPDATE: Sprint Cup rookie Michael

McDowell could be looking for a ride UPDATE 3:

McDowell could be looking for a ride UPDATE 3:

August 13, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell, the Michael Waltrip Racing rookie, said Friday that he may be on the market for a new team, depending on MWR's sponsorship search. He's already spoken to several teams about his driving future, including Petty Enterprises. Petty official Robbie

Testing at Kentucky:

Testing at Kentucky:

August 11, 2008
Cup teams are scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway Monday [8/11], including #1-Truex Jr., #8-Almirola, #01-Smith, R&D/Bob Schact Motorsports [ARCA?]; on Tuesday [8/12]the R&D Test teams of Richard Childress Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and Gillett Evernham Motorsports

NAPA back with Mikey UPDATE:

NAPA back with Mikey UPDATE:

August 8, 2008
hearing there will be an announcement this afternoon at Watkins Glen that NAPA Auto Parts will re-up with Michael Waltrip Racing to be the sponsor for the #55 car tht Michael Waltrip drives in the Sprint Cup Series.(8-8-2008) UPDATE: NAPA and Michael Waltrip Racing