Michael Waltrip News

Mears or Stremme to the #12? UPDATE:

Mears or Stremme to the #12? UPDATE:

July 9, 2008
It appears to be a two-man race for Ryan Newman's soon-to-be-vacant [#12] seat at Penske Racing, with Casey Mears and David Stremme in the running. Stremme is making a strong bid for the ride, doing yeoman work as Penske Racing's test driver this season. In fact, Stremme

Office Depot to Stewart UPDATE 3 Stewart granted release from Gibbs:

Office Depot to Stewart UPDATE 3 Stewart granted release from Gibbs:

July 9, 2008
been told that Office Depot will be the sponsor for Tony Stewart in 2009 when he drives for Haas CNC Racing which is will buy in to. Hearing the announcement of the buy and deal will be made in Indianapolis the week NASCAR is in Indy for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard

UPS to #07? UPDATE 2:

UPS to #07? UPDATE 2:

July 7, 2008
hearing UPS could move #07-Clint Bowyer of Richard Childress Racing, if os, 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

Testing this week at Kentucky:

Testing this week at Kentucky:

July 7, 2008
Sprint Cup teams are scheduled to test this week at Kentukcy Speedway, the teams scheduled on Monday 7/7: #12-Newman, #77-Hornish Jr. and the R&D Test team of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. On Tuesday 7/8: #18-Kyle Busch; #11-Hamlin, #22-Michael Annett in for Blaney, #5-Mears

Free Coke Zero for fans if a Coke Driver wins at Daytona:

Free Coke Zero for fans if a Coke Driver wins at Daytona:

July 1, 2008
For members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, each victory in a Sprint Cup Series race is traditionally followed by a thirst-quenching chug of an ice cold Coke Zero in the winner's circle. This weekend, 13 of the sport's top drivers will attempt to give fans around the

Sad News – Jason Arden:

Sad News – Jason Arden:

June 29, 2008
Jason Michael Arden, 28, died in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Thursday, June 26, 2008. Born March 6, 1980 in Libertyville, IL, he was the son of Donna Smith Mason. Jason was currently employed as a Car Chief for Stanton Barrett. In recent years he also worked

KURT Busch wins at New Hampshire:

KURT Busch wins at New Hampshire:

June 29, 2008
#2-Kurt Busch won the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 for his 1st win of 2008 and the 18th of his career and Busch has now won at least a race a year for ther last 6 years. His last win came at Michigan in August 2007, 29 races ago. The race was called on lap 284 of 301

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Fast Facts

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Fast Facts

June 29, 2008
.. Kurt Busch won the Lenox Industrial Tools 301, his 18th victory in 273 Sprint Cup Series races. .. This is his first victory and third top-10 finish in 2008. .. This is his third victory and sixth top-10 finish in 15 races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. .. Michael

Waltrip Expresses his Gratitude for the Bahre Family at New Hampshire:

Waltrip Expresses his Gratitude for the Bahre Family at New Hampshire:

June 26, 2008
When Michael Waltrip reminisces about people who have had a positive impact on his career, Dick Bahre and his family are at the top of his list. Thanks to Bahre taking a chance on a 22-year-old originally from Owensboro, Kentucky in 1985, Waltrip made his Sprint Cup

Crew Chief Richert hired by SPEED:

Crew Chief Richert hired by SPEED:

June 19, 2008
SPEED has hired veteran NASCAR crew chief Doug Richert to provide analysis for multiple NASCAR programs, with a lead role during the Chase for the Sprint Cup in the weekly news program The SPEED Report. "I'm thrilled to death to have a shot at this side of the sport

NAPA doubles up at Infineon:

NAPA doubles up at Infineon:

June 18, 2008
NAPA (National Automotive Parts Association) takes pride in team effort, expectations and results and so does Michael Waltrip and his #55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry team. On Sunday at Infineon Raceway, Waltrip will have fans seeing double with Michael McDowell carrying

Many teams testing at Kentucky UPDATE:

Many teams testing at Kentucky UPDATE:

June 18, 2008
on Tuesday June 17th and Wednesday, June 18th, many Sprint Cup and NNS teams are scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway, including R&D Test teams of Michael Waltrip Racing, Gillett Evernham Motorsports, Hendrick Motorsports [Landon Cassill] and Chip Ganassi with Felix

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Michigan

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Michigan

June 13, 2008
if things stay the same, these drivers would make the race: #40-Dario Franchitti, 9th fastest overall #10-Patrick Carpentier, 21st #84-A.J. Allmendinger, 23rd #55-Michael Waltrip, 24th #96-J.J. Yeley, 34th #45-Terry Labonte [CH1], 35th #78-Joe Nemechek, 42nd #21-Bill

Teams Line Up Backup Drivers for Kentucky:

Teams Line Up Backup Drivers for Kentucky:

June 11, 2008
Several Nationwide Series teams have lined up backup drivers to fill in during some practice sessions for this weekend's Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway for sessions when their regular drivers have Sprint Cup commitments at Michigan International Speedway. Stephen

MWR in trouble? UPDATE2 denied again:

MWR in trouble? UPDATE2 denied again:

June 11, 2008
been hearing that there might be trouble over at Michael Waltrip Racing. It seems that they are laying people off, telling them that it is because of financial issues. The team currently fields three Sprint Cup cars, the #00, the #44 and the #55, and one Nationwide