Michael Waltrip News

Silly Season 2008 #50-78:

Silly Season 2008 #50-78:

August 7, 2008
so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #50 Stanton Barrett has attempted three races and has one or two more. NOS is the sponsor, no

Silly Season 2008 #42-49:

Silly Season 2008 #42-49:

August 6, 2008
so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #42 Juan Pablo Montoya says he is committed to staying at Ganassi Racing in 2009 and beyond.

As for the UPS sponsorship? UPDATE:

As for the UPS sponsorship? UPDATE:

August 6, 2008
after hearing all kinds of rumors about the UPS sponsorship [currently at Michael Waltrip Racing in the #44 of David Reutimann], some which included: Truex to Penske with UPS [see #1 Team News and Links page in early May]; to Richard Childress Racing and the #07 and

Silly Season 2008 #31-41:

Silly Season 2008 #31-41:

August 5, 2008
so where do things stand with news and rumors in the Sprint Cup Series? Let's break down a few a day for the next week or so, also see my 2009 Team Chart for all the teams #31 Jeff Burton is signed thru 2010. AT&T will leave after working out a deal with AT&T/NASCAR

MWR Softball Champs:

MWR Softball Champs:

August 2, 2008
Michael Waltrip Racing has won their 3rd consecutive Championship in Bob Hubner's Totally Racin' Softball League. It wasn't easy for MWR, they had to win 2 tournament games in a row against Roush-Fenway Racing. Other teams competed were - Chip Ganassi Racing, Joe Gibbs

As for the UPS sponsorship?

As for the UPS sponsorship?

August 1, 2008
after hearing all kinds of rumors about the UPS sponsorship [currently at Michael Waltrip Racing in the #44 of David Reutimann], some which included: Truex to Penske with UPS [see #1 Team News and Links page in early May]; to Richard Childress Racing and the #07 and

Ganassi-Waltrip merger?

Ganassi-Waltrip merger?

July 26, 2008
Car owner Chip Ganassi pulled the plug on Franchitti's team a month ago, in a shocker that left 71 people without jobs. That move by Ganassi has led to intense speculation about Ganassi's NASCAR future. Some of that speculation includes the possibility of some merger

Fans Vote Bobby Labonte, Rex White Into Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame:

Fans Vote Bobby Labonte, Rex White Into Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame:

July 25, 2008
The votes are in for the 2008 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame honorees. Bobby Labonte won by the closest margin in history for active driver, while Rex White won the inactive driver category by a landslide. Labonte and White will be enshrined to the Walk of Fame on Saturday

Testing at Kentucky this week:

Testing at Kentucky this week:

July 22, 2008
Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to test this week at Kentucky Speedway. On Monday, 7/21 the Penske R& D team will be at the track. On Tuesday, 7/22 it's R&D teams for Hendrick Motorsports, Penske, and Dale Earnhardt, Inc. On Wednesday, 7/23, Hendrick Motorsports continues

Wolfe Back at Fitz:

Wolfe Back at Fitz:

July 16, 2008
Hearing Crew Chief Paul Wolfe has left Braun Racing to return to Fitz Motorsports to work with Josh Wise.(7-16-2008) UPDATE: Paul Wolfe is back at Fitz Motorsports to work with Josh Wise. Wolfe brought car chief Jerry Kelly back with him as well. They are actually

Testing at Milwaukee:

Testing at Milwaukee:

July 14, 2008
Michael McDowell and Josh Wise are testing Monday at the Milwaukke Mile for Michael Waltrip Racing. Grandstands are open, free to public to watch from the grandstands, enter at Gate 8.(Milwaukee Mile PR)(7-14-2008)

UPS to #07? UPDATE 5: UPS to Stewart Haas?

UPS to #07? UPDATE 5: UPS to Stewart Haas?

July 12, 2008
hearing UPS could move #07-Clint Bowyer of Richard Childress Racing, if so, no word where Jack Daniel's sposnorship would go, or if they would leave the sport.(7-1-2008) UPDATE Among the hot but unconfirmed rumors making the rounds in the Sprint Cup garage this week

Reutimann to take over #45 for Petty in 2009? UPDATE 2:

Reutimann to take over #45 for Petty in 2009? UPDATE 2:

July 11, 2008
Look for David Reutimann to be announced soon as the replacement for Kyle Petty in the #45 car, something the Petty folks would rather we not know about just yet.(Yahoo Sports)(7-10-2008) UPDATE: "David is currently under contract at Michael Waltrip Racing and we are

Breakfast between team owners…mean anything?

Breakfast between team owners…mean anything?

July 10, 2008
It was probably just an innocent breakfast. Then again ...On the morning of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, there was an eye-catching breakfast gathering at Doc Bales' restaurant in the Hilton Ocean Walk hotel. The group at a large table, front

New crew chief for McDowell

New crew chief for McDowell

July 9, 2008
Michael Waltrip Racing announced Peter Sospenzo will take over as crew chief of the #00 Champion Mortgage Toyota beginning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the remainder of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season. Bill Pappas, who previously served as Michael McDowell'