Michael Waltrip News

Still no word on MWR’s #00 driver:

Still no word on MWR’s #00 driver:

September 16, 2006
David Reutimann met with Burger King executives Tuesday but says he has no idea if he will drive the #00 Burger King/Domino's Pizza Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing in the Nextel Cup Series in 2007. "The meeting seemed to go well," Reutimann said Friday morning at

Reutimann still has no answers on future plans:

Reutimann still has no answers on future plans:

September 15, 2006
Reutimann met with Burger King executives Tuesday but says he has no idea if he will drive the No. 00 Burger King/Domino's Pizza car for Michael Waltrip Racing in the Cup Series in 2007. "The meeting seemed to go well," Reutimann said Friday morning at New Hampshire

Reutimann top choice of Waltrip; not banking on ride: UPDATE: Reutimann finalist: UPDATE 2: Reutimann to meet with Burger King

Reutimann top choice of Waltrip; not banking on ride: UPDATE: Reutimann finalist: UPDATE 2: Reutimann to meet with Burger King

September 9, 2006
While David Reutimann is Michael Waltrip's top choice to drive his #00 Toyota in the Cup Series in 2007, Reutimann knows that doesn't necessarily equate to a done deal. Waltrip said the decision will be made in conjunction with sponsors Burger King and Domino's Pizza

Martin says he will NOT drive the #6 in 2007 UPDATE 2 to the #88? UPDATE 3 Denied….MORE:

Martin says he will NOT drive the #6 in 2007 UPDATE 2 to the #88? UPDATE 3 Denied….MORE:

September 9, 2006
Mark Martin on Friday said that he will not drive the #6 Roush Racing Ford in 2007. "I'm not worried about next year, but I will tell you this: there never has been -- ever -- a consideration for me to drive the 6 car in 2007," Martin said. "Everybody's in this frenzy

Reutimann to Meet with Burger King; Announcement Next Week?

Reutimann to Meet with Burger King; Announcement Next Week?

September 9, 2006
David Reutimann will meet in Miami with officials from Burger King on Tuesday in what he hopes is the final step for moving into the Nextel Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing next season. Reutimann already has met with officials from Domino's Pizza, which will split

Truck Series News & Notes:

Truck Series News & Notes:

September 5, 2006
It's been a year since Erik Darnell became Roush Racing's "Driver X," the ultimate winner in an on-track competition that drew resumes from several hundred of the nation's top, young competitors. The prize was a full season in the Craftsman Truck Series and the hope

Reutimann/Kvapil finalists for #00 MWR team:

Reutimann/Kvapil finalists for #00 MWR team:

September 2, 2006
David Reutimann and Travis Kvapil are the finalists to drive Michael Waltrip Racing's #00 Toyota in 2007, but a decision may be several weeks away. Waltrip wouldn't name the second finalist, but a source familiar with the process said that Kvapil, who currently drives

Elliott’s plans for 2007? still unknown:

Elliott’s plans for 2007? still unknown:

August 31, 2006
Bill Elliott will attempt to make his fourth start for #00 Michael Waltrip Racing this weekend in the Sony HD 500 Nextel Cup race at California Speedway but says he still isn't sure what he will do next season. The semi-retired Elliott still has one more race for MWR

Rumbling – Race Notes – Bristol:

Rumbling – Race Notes – Bristol:

August 26, 2006
#17-Matt Kenseth led the final 51 circuits tonight at Bristol Motor Speedway en route to a victory in the Sharpie 500 over Kyle Busch in what was a relatively (for Bristol anyway) mild short-track race. Hardly any punches considered and just a little jawing post-race

Waltrip hopes to name 3rd driver soon; UPDATE 2 Reutimann:

Waltrip hopes to name 3rd driver soon; UPDATE 2 Reutimann:

August 26, 2006
Michael Waltrip said Friday he is close to signing a driver to fill his third car [#00 Toyota], which will be sponsored by Domino's Pizza and Burger King. Waltrip and Dale Jarrett [#33? #44?] already are signed to drive Toyotas for Michael Waltrip Racing next year,

MB2 hires Slugger Labbe:

MB2 hires Slugger Labbe:

August 24, 2006
MB2 Motorsports announced that crew chief Richard "Slugger" Labbe has joined the NASCAR racing organization and will play a key role in the company's expansion for 2007. Labbe's specific position with MB2 will be announced at a later date. His immediate role is to

Ward Burton signs with Toyota team? UPDATE Denied by Ward:

Ward Burton signs with Toyota team? UPDATE Denied by Ward:

August 22, 2006
Ward Burton supposedly has signed with one of the new Toyota teams which will be running full-time in the Nextel Cup Series in 2007, the three are Bill Davis Racing (very doubtful), Red Bull Racing (one spot open) and Michael Waltrip Racing (one spot open) are the

COT testing at Michigan UPDATE 2:

COT testing at Michigan UPDATE 2:

August 21, 2006
the Car of Tomorrow [COT] will be tested at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, August 21st, including #17-Matt Kenseth [Ford], #2-Kurt Busch [Dodge], #24-Jeff Gordon [Chevy] and #55-Michael Waltrip, with Waltrip testing a Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing,

COT testing at Michigan UPDATE 2:

COT testing at Michigan UPDATE 2:

August 21, 2006
the Car of Tomorrow [COT] will be tested at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, August 21st, including #17-Matt Kenseth [Ford], #2-Kurt Busch [Dodge], #24-Jeff Gordon [Chevy] and #55-Michael Waltrip, with Waltrip testing a Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing,

Wimmer/Kvapil not signed for 2007 UPDATE 2 Wimmer to MWR? NO?:

Wimmer/Kvapil not signed for 2007 UPDATE 2 Wimmer to MWR? NO?:

August 21, 2006
#32-Travis Kvapil and #4-Scott Wimmer - two experienced drivers who have had to qualify on speed all season and have done just that most of time - have talked to other Nextel Cup teams then the ones they currently drive for, but whether they will end up eelsewhere