Michael Waltrip News

Testing at Lakeland:

Testing at Lakeland:

December 5, 2006
#43-Bobby Labonte, #55-Michael Waltrip and #10-Scott Riggs tested cars of tomorrow yesterday [12/4] at Lakeland tested COT's [Car of Tomorrow] at USA International Speedway in Lakeland FL, not sure if they will continue to test anymore this week.(PRN's Garage Pass

Michael Waltrip Racing: A New Debuts on ESPN2:

Michael Waltrip Racing: A New Debuts on ESPN2:

December 5, 2006
NASCAR fans will get inside access to Nextel Cup team Michael Waltrip Racing [#00, #44, #55] in the all new television series Michael Waltrip Racing: A New Era, part of ESPN2 Garage, debuting this Sunday, Dec. 10, at 10:00pm/et on ESPN2. Michael Waltrip Racing: A New

800 runners run in Victory Junction 1/2 marathon:

800 runners run in Victory Junction 1/2 marathon:

December 4, 2006
Michael Waltrip and about 800 other runners got together for the Victory Junction Run, a 13-mile half marathon. Kyle Petty, who founded Victory Junction Gang Camp with his wife Pattie, said he got the idea for the race from Waltrip. “Michael did a thing a couple of

Waltrip Raceworld on Track, crew chiefs to be announced soon:

Waltrip Raceworld on Track, crew chiefs to be announced soon:

December 4, 2006
Michael Waltrip has a huge undertaking with Michael Waltrip Racing and Waltrip Raceworld (formerly called Waltrip Racing World). Waltrip does not foresee anything that will slow down progress, but if something does come up he’s prepared. “We mapped out a plan with

#32 Team closed after Homestead? UPDATE 2 not yet:

#32 Team closed after Homestead? UPDATE 2 not yet:

December 1, 2006
hearing that PPI Motorsports will close up shop after the 2006 season, that the pit crew has been hired by Michael Waltrip Racing and most of the team/crew at the shop has been laid off. Driver Travis Kvapil, as announced, will drive a Roush Racing Truck in 2007. Sponsor

and the winner of the NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award is…..:

and the winner of the NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award is…..:

December 1, 2006
NASCAR fans across the nation logged on to www.mostpopulardriver.com and with the click of a mouse, voted Dale Earnhardt, Jr. the most popular driver in 2006.Earnhardt, Jr. was presented with the NASCAR NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver award Thursday, Nov 30th at the

Champ Provisional rules may be changed:

Champ Provisional rules may be changed:

December 1, 2006
Watch for NASCAR to limit the number of past-champion's provisionals any driver can take to make Nextel Cup races next season to six, series director John Darby said. Such exemptions - providing the 43rd starting spot to the most recent past champion not to qualify

#32 Team closed after Homestead? UPDATE:

#32 Team closed after Homestead? UPDATE:

November 24, 2006
hearing that PPI Motorsports will close up shop after the 2006 season, that the pit crew has been hired by Michael Waltrip Racing and most of the team/crew at the shop has been laid off. Driver Travis Kvapil, as announced, will drive a Roush Racing Truck in 2007. Sponsor

SPEED is looking for four serious NASCAR fans:

SPEED is looking for four serious NASCAR fans:

November 24, 2006
The Charlotte-based network will conduct open auditions Dec. 9 at Michael Waltrip's new race shop in Cornelius, N.C. for SPEED Road Tour Challenge, a new reality show scheduled to debut Feb. 22 at 8:00pm/et. SPEED is in search of four NASCAR fans willing to travel

#32 Team closed after Homestead?

#32 Team closed after Homestead?

November 18, 2006
hearing that PPI Motorsports will close up shop after the 2006 season, that the pit crew has been hired by Michael Waltrip Racing and most of the team/crew at the shop has been laid off. Driver Travis Kvapil, as announced, will drive a Roush Racing Truck in 2007. Sponsor

Elliott to run Xbox/Burger King scheme at Homestead UPDATE:

Elliott to run Xbox/Burger King scheme at Homestead UPDATE:

November 16, 2006
On Sunday, Nov. 19 at Homestead the #00-Burger King Dodge [entry list has the car listed as a Chevy] will hit the track with an all-new car design featuring the BK Xbox Games.(Bill Elliott site), see a small image at the #00 Team Schemes page(11-15-2006) UPDATE: The

DEI not purchasing RYR:

DEI not purchasing RYR:

November 15, 2006
Dale Earnhardt Inc. Vice President Richie Gilmore disputed reports that his company could be buying all or part of Robert Yates Racing. During the race weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, DEI Technical Director Steve Hmiel confirmed that the company was in discussions

Mikey to run Truck race at Homestead:

Mikey to run Truck race at Homestead:

November 14, 2006
Darrell Waltrip Motorsports organization plans to field a second truck with Michael Waltrip and the #12 Jani-King Toyota Tundra at Homestead. ALSO Michael Waltrip Racing, Inc. has announced that Josh Wise, who was crowned the 2006 USAC National Sprint Car Series champion

Truck Series News & Notes – Homestead:

Truck Series News & Notes – Homestead:

November 13, 2006
The Championship comes down to the final race - again. There are no guarantees in Craftsman Truck Series competition but the odds are in Todd Bodine's (#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota) favor as the battle for the championship goes down to the final race for the 11th

Michael Waltrip to run Truck Series:

Michael Waltrip to run Truck Series:

November 13, 2006
Darrell Waltrip Motorsports organization plans to field a second truck with Michael Waltrip and the #12 Jani-King Toyota Tundra at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Crew chief for the #12 Tundra will be Johnny Allen.(Michael Waltrip PR)(11-13-2006)