Michael Waltrip News

Hyder / MWR part ways? UPDATE:

Hyder / MWR part ways? UPDATE:

April 27, 2007
been told that David Hyder, former #55 Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) crew chief, who was suspended for the fuel violation at Daytona in Feb, has parted ways with MWR. Hyder has been working at the MWR shop.(4-27-2007) UPDATE: David Hyder, one of two Michael Waltrip

NAPA looking? UPDATE 2 denied

NAPA looking? UPDATE 2 denied

April 27, 2007
hearing that NAPA Auto Parts is looking at options for their sponsorship in the Nextel Cup Series. NAPA has been the sponsor for Michael Waltrip in the Cup Series since 2001, first with the #15 DEI Chevy, then since 2006 on the #55 car. Supposedly NAPA is talking to

Waltrip tests at Nashville:

Waltrip tests at Nashville:

April 25, 2007
Michael Waltrip Racing was testing at Nashville Superspeedway Monday and Tuesday [April 23-24]. Despite cloudy skies and scattered showers; Waltrip was able to test the #55 NAPA Toyota. The 1.33 mile concrete track continues to be a popular testing facility for Nextel

Toyota executive says TRD and Waltrip team starting from scratch on new car:

Toyota executive says TRD and Waltrip team starting from scratch on new car:

April 22, 2007
Toyota officials knew the company's first season in Nextel Cup would be tough, but never dreamed it would be this difficult. We certainly didn't expect all seven cars to make every race, but we didn't really think it would be this bad, said Jim Aust, president of

Waltrip gets new crew chief:

Waltrip gets new crew chief:

April 19, 2007
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced today that Buddy Sisco will move over to the #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry team as crew chief for Michael Waltrip. Sisco, who most recently served as car chief on the #00 Domino's Pizza Toyota Camry, begins his new role with

Sponsor problems at MWR? Elliott to MWR? UPDATE2 denied:

Sponsor problems at MWR? Elliott to MWR? UPDATE2 denied:

April 18, 2007
Rumors are swirling about Toyota driver #55-Michael Waltrip's future and his sponsorship support [NAPA], after failing to make the last six tour races. According to one unconfirmed report, Waltrip is having to return $300,000 to his sponsors for each race he misses

More on Waltrip’s traffic accident UPDATE:

More on Waltrip’s traffic accident UPDATE:

April 14, 2007
The witness who discovered Michael Waltrip's overturned car initially thought no one survived the accident until the NASCAR driver wiggled out the back window. The witness, an 18-year-old college student at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, requested anonymity

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Nominees Named and Voting:

Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Nominees Named and Voting:

April 13, 2007
Online fan voting begins April 15 for this year's Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame honorees, and on Saturday, Oct. 6, two new names will be added to this prestigious list. The Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame in downtown Talladega is both a focal point saluting NASCAR's

Qualifying Rained Out

Qualifying Rained Out

April 13, 2007
for the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway and the field was set by the rules book, so the top-35 in 2007 Owners Pts fill the top 35 spots, then #83-Brian Vickers as a past race winner in 2006-2007 (2006 race winner at Talladega in the #25), #44-Dale Jarrett (past

Michael Waltrip Charged After Vehicle Accident Saturday UPDATE 2: Statement from Waltrip:

Michael Waltrip Charged After Vehicle Accident Saturday UPDATE 2: Statement from Waltrip:

April 12, 2007
#55-Michael Waltrip is charged with reckless driving and failure to report an accident after a crash on Molly's Backbone Road in Catawba County. The Highway Patrol says Waltrip was driving about 70 miles per hour in the 55 mile-per-hour zone when he went off the right

Domino’s pits Philly [go!] against Brooklyn….pizza:

Domino’s pits Philly [go!] against Brooklyn….pizza:

April 4, 2007
Domino's Brooklyn-style pizza and its Philly Cheesesteak pizza will go head to head in consumer voting, with the winner getting a free ride on David Reutimann's #00 Toyota. Domino's, which co-sponsors the Michael Waltrip Racing car with Burger King, will run a special

NASCAR Softball:

NASCAR Softball:

April 4, 2007
Ten NASCAR Race Teams will be competing in Bob Hubner's Totally Racin' Softball League this season which starts April 10th. Michael Waltrip Racing will be looking to defend their 2006 title. Teams competing are: Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Red Bull, Roush Fenway Racing,

Petty to Trade Paint on SPEED starting at Texas:

Petty to Trade Paint on SPEED starting at Texas:

April 3, 2007
SPEED will add NASCAR veteran #45-Kyle Petty to its popular weekly program Tradin' Paint, beginning April 14 at 7:30pm/et. "Adding Kyle as a regular panelist gives SPEED yet another credible voice in our coverage of NASCAR," said Frank Wilson, SPEED VP of Production

Jarrett to test at Kentucky:

Jarrett to test at Kentucky:

March 26, 2007
Michael Waltrip Racing driver #44-Dale Jarrett is scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway Tuesday, March 27. Test sessions begin at 9:00am and conclude at approximately 5:00pm. Mark Green tested the #44 on Monday. Fans can watch from the Turn 3 Fan Center at no charge

Waltrip gets help from Toyota:

Waltrip gets help from Toyota:

March 25, 2007
Toyota is taking aggressive measures, similar to the way it moved into the Craftsman Truck Series, to improve its Nextel Cup teams. Lee White, the general manager for Toyota Racing Development, said Saturday that TRD engineers are preparing a car from Michael Waltrip