Michael Waltrip News

Jarrett won’t get behind the wheel once he retires:

Jarrett won’t get behind the wheel once he retires:

October 14, 2007
Terry Labonte has done it on occasion. Bill Elliott is doing it now. But don't expect Dale Jarrett to join the on-again, off-again trend of former Nextel Cup champions running one-off races sporadically. "As far as coming back, and people wanting you to get in a race

Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway

Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway

October 14, 2007
It may be Jimmie Johnson's house, but somebody must have loaned the keys to his teammate! Jeff Gordon took tonight's Bank of America 505.5 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in a cloud of speedy dry. With the DuPont Chevy sputtering all the way, Gordon took down his 6th win

MWR uncertain of future status of Domino’s, Burger King:

MWR uncertain of future status of Domino’s, Burger King:

October 13, 2007
Michael Waltrip Racing is still talking with sponsors Domino's and Burger King, but right now it appears the two companies will not return as primary sponsors in 2008. The pair shared the primary sponsorship of David Reutimann's #00 Toyota this season. MWR Vice President

2008 Driver Lineup Taking Shape:

2008 Driver Lineup Taking Shape:

October 12, 2007
The driver lineup for several Nationwide Series teams for 2008 is shaping up. Current series points leader Carl Edwards will run the full season against next year, a Roush Fenway Racing spokesman said, and Michael Waltrip Racing officials said David Reutimann would

Reutimann returning to #99 – running for championship:

Reutimann returning to #99 – running for championship:

October 12, 2007
Announcements from Michael Waltrip Racing also included that David Reutimann, currently second in NASCAR Busch Series drivers points, will drive the #99 Toyota Camry sponsored by Aaron's Sales Lease and Ownership, Best Western and XM Satellite Radio, full-time in the

New owner/investor for Waltrip? Announcement:

New owner/investor for Waltrip? Announcement:

October 12, 2007
hearing that in addition to Dale Jarrett's Friday announcement of his retirement and limited schedule for 2008, Michael Waltrip Racing will also introduce David Reutimann as 2008 driver of the UPS Toyota plus MWR will also introduce their new owner/investor.(10-11-

Jarrett to Retire from Full-Time Competition:

Jarrett to Retire from Full-Time Competition:

October 12, 2007
Dale Jarrett announced he would retire from full-time competition in the Nextel Cup Series at the conclusion of the 2007 season. While Jarrett is retiring from full-time competition, he will compete in six races during the 2008 season [the Bud Shootout, the first 5

Most Popular Driver Award Tops Three Million Votes:

Most Popular Driver Award Tops Three Million Votes:

October 10, 2007
The NASCAR NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver award recently surpassed the 3 million mark in votes, and voters are still logging in daily. This new tally tops last year's total of 2.8 million votes cast. Log on to the Chex Most Popular Driver Website at www.mostpopulardriver

Stremme? Mayfield to Haas?

Stremme? Mayfield to Haas?

October 9, 2007
hearing that both David Stremme, currently driving the #40 Dodge for Chip Ganassi [but out of a job at the end of 2007] has also talked to Haas CNC Racing about driving for them in 2008; also hearing that Jeremy Mayfield, currently driving the #36 Toyota for Bill Davis

Gibson takes over at Dale Jr.’s crew chief:

Gibson takes over at Dale Jr.’s crew chief:

October 9, 2007
Tony Gibson will be the crew chief for the #8 Budweiser team for the remainder of the season. He was the interim crew chief for six races earlier in the season after Tony Eury Jr. was suspended. In the six races with Gibson at the helm, the team recorded an eighth-

Waltrip to announce 2008 plans UPDATE 2 Jarrett 6 races in 2008?

Waltrip to announce 2008 plans UPDATE 2 Jarrett 6 races in 2008?

October 7, 2007
Michael Waltrip said Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway, that he plans to make an announcement about Michael Waltrip Racing's 2008 plans on Friday, Oct 12th. Waltrip said he know what he wants to announce, but still has a few things to work out this week. When asked

Ramblings – Talladea Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Talladea Qualifying Notes:

October 7, 2007
Michael Waltrip toured the 2.66 mile Talladega Superspeeday this afternoon in 50.648 sec (189.070 mph) to take the Bud Pole for tomorrow's UAW-Ford 500. The top 11 cars were all in the go-or-go-home category, but 9/10/11 won't be seen tomorrow. This was Waltrip's first

Waltrip wins pole at Talladega:

Waltrip wins pole at Talladega:

October 6, 2007
#55-Michael Waltrip won the Budweiser Pole for the UAW-Ford at Talladega Superspeedway with a speed of 189.070mph for his 1st pole of 2007, first since Pocono in June 2005, the 4th of his career and 2nd ever for Toyoya. #22-Blaney qualified second with the rest of

Talladega Qualifying Fast Facts

Talladega Qualifying Fast Facts

October 6, 2007
.. Michael Waltrip won the Bud Pole for the UAW-Ford 500 with a lap of 50.648 seconds, 189.070 mph. .. This is his fourth Bud Pole in 686 career Nextel Cup races. .. This is his first Bud Pole and first top-10 start 11 races in 2007. .. This is Waltrip's first Bud

Wise pulling double-duty at ‘Dega:

Wise pulling double-duty at ‘Dega:

October 2, 2007
Josh Wise will be pulling double-duty at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend. He will compete in both the ARCA RE/MAX and Craftsman Truck Series events at the 2.66-mile tri-oval. This will be Wise's last ARCA race of the season and his eighth time behind the #00 Aaron