Michael Waltrip News

Waltrip announcement soon? UPDATE 2 Hyder released?:

Waltrip announcement soon? UPDATE 2 Hyder released?:

February 14, 2007
hearing that NASCAR will make an announcement soon fining the team $100,000, docking Waltrip 100 owner and driver points and suspending the crew chief, David Hyder, indefinitely. Waltrip will be able to run in the Gatorade Duel 150's but will start from the rear of

Michael Waltrip’s Statement:

Michael Waltrip’s Statement:

February 14, 2007
Michael Waltrip's statement regarding the NASCAR penalties handed down this evening to the #55 Michael Waltrip Racing entry: "In the past 12 months, Michael Waltrip Racing has hired more than 150 people and we currently employ more than 200. Although we have grown

Blaney testing COT UPDATE four teams test at Lakeland:

Blaney testing COT UPDATE four teams test at Lakeland:

February 14, 2007
#22-Dave Blaney is scheduled to test the Car of Tomorrow [COT} on Monday & Tuesday [2/12, 2/13] at USA Speedway in Lakeland, FL.(Sirius Satelitte Radio NASCAR Channel)(2-10-2007) UPDATE: on Tuesday, four team tested the COT at USA Speedway, #22-Blaney, #1-Truex Jr., #

Waltrip’s crew chief suspended:

Waltrip’s crew chief suspended:

February 14, 2007
David Hyder, the crew chief for Michael Waltrip, has been suspended indefinitely for infractions discovered on the #55 Toyota during Sunday's post-qualifying inspection for the Daytona 500. Further penalties against Waltrip's team will be announced at a press conference

#55 manifold confiscated; car impounded UPDATE 6 #00 reskin? have to use #32?:

#55 manifold confiscated; car impounded UPDATE 6 #00 reskin? have to use #32?:

February 14, 2007
during pre-qualifying inspection, the intake manifold of the #55 NAPA Toyota of Michael Waltrip was confiscated by NASCAR, it didn't meet specifications and the team had to install another one.(SPEED's NASCAR Live), been told there was a substance on the inside of

Allmendinger to run some races for DW: UPDATE 3: Red Bull to sponsor:

Allmendinger to run some races for DW: UPDATE 3: Red Bull to sponsor:

February 12, 2007
When asked about his Truck team on Sirius Radio this morning, Darrell Waltrip said that along with Josh Wise, AJ Allmendinger would be running a few races for Waltrip Racing in the Truck Series in 2007. The trucks and equipment has been moved to the new home of Michael

ESPN’S NASCAR NOW Live from Daytona This week:

ESPN’S NASCAR NOW Live from Daytona This week:

February 12, 2007
NASCAR Now, ESPN's first daily news show totally dedicated to NASCAR, will originate from Daytona International Speedway starting Monday, Feb. 12, and continuing all week. The program will air on both ESPN2 (generally 6:30-7pm/et) and ESPN (generally 5-6pm/et) leading

Waltrip partners up with Wells for the #00 team:

Waltrip partners up with Wells for the #00 team:

February 10, 2007
Michael Waltrip Racing has partnered with PPI Motorsports owner Cal Wells for the ownership of the #00 Domino's/Burger King Toyota. The team will be known as Waltrip-PPI Racing with Michael Waltrip Racing as the managing partner, MWR general manager Ty Norris said

Motorsports This Week on ESPN:

Motorsports This Week on ESPN:

February 6, 2007
In advance of ESPN's return to live NASCAR racing coverage, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, four of the most successful and popular Nextel Cup drivers, will participate in a special roundtable discussion with ESPN motorsports analyst

Dow Automotive to be a major assoc sposnor for the #44:

Dow Automotive to be a major assoc sposnor for the #44:

February 4, 2007
Dow Automotive, a major technology and solutions provider to the global auto industry, announced a multi-year marketing partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR). Dow Automotive will become a prominent associate sponsor Dale Jarrett and the #44 UPS Toyota Camry

NASCAR Now to debut on Monday Night, ESPN2 – TONIGHT:

NASCAR Now to debut on Monday Night, ESPN2 – TONIGHT:

February 2, 2007
After more than a year of planning and preparation, NASCAR Now, ESPN's first-ever daily news show totally dedicated to NASCAR, will premiere Monday, Feb. 5, at 6:30pm/et on ESPN2. NASCAR Now will be produced in High Definition and originate from a new state-of-the-

First Five Drivers named to DIRECTV’s Hotpass [in car]:

First Five Drivers named to DIRECTV’s Hotpass [in car]:

January 30, 2007
In 2007, DIRECTV will take the NASCAR television experience to another level as it debuts the highly anticipated and exclusive NASCAR HOTPASS only on DIRECTV during the Daytona 500 on February 18 at Daytona International Speedway. DIRECTV announced the first five drivers

Past Champ Provisional rules to stay the same UPDATE 2 limited at 6?

Past Champ Provisional rules to stay the same UPDATE 2 limited at 6?

January 24, 2007
NASCAR sources indicated that the sanctioning body would not alter its past championship provisional rule for the Nextel Cup Series in 2007. For two decades, NASCAR has allotted a spot in the race -- if needed -- for Cup champions that otherwise failed to qualify for

Testing at Nashville UPDATE 2:

Testing at Nashville UPDATE 2:

January 24, 2007
Michael Waltrip Racing and #44-Dale Jarrett are scheduled to be testing today [Jan 19th] at the Nashville Superspeedway. And on Monday and Tuesday (January 22 & 23) scheduled testing includes Penske Racing's #2-Kurt Busch and #12-Ryan Newman.(Nashville Superspeedway

SPEED sets Truck Series broadcast team:

SPEED sets Truck Series broadcast team:

January 19, 2007
SPEED has announced its broadcast plans for the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series season - including the permanent addition of the popular pre-race show hosted by series insider and pit reporter Krista Voda. The pre-race show will get 'behind-the-scenes' with the drivers