Michael Waltrip News

Rumblings – Michigan Race Notes:

Rumblings – Michigan Race Notes:

August 20, 2006
It was Matt Kenseth's day today at Michigan International Speedway as he took the GFS Marketplace 400 by a diminishing 6/10's of a second over Jeff Gordon. Kenseth's win was his third of the season and 13th of his Nextel Cup career (he's now tied for 46th on the all

Waltrip hopes to name 3rd driver soon; Reutimann? Martin? Labonte?:

Waltrip hopes to name 3rd driver soon; Reutimann? Martin? Labonte?:

August 19, 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,

Michael Waltrip Racing Announces Plans for Remainder of Year:

Michael Waltrip Racing Announces Plans for Remainder of Year:

August 17, 2006
Aarons Sales and Lease Ownership and Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that David Reutimann will compete in six more NASCAR Busch Series races in the #99 Aarons Dream Machine beginning with Bristol next week. Reutimann will also race at California, Richmond, Kansas

Reutimann to run more Busch races for MWR:

Reutimann to run more Busch races for MWR:

August 17, 2006
Aarons Sales and Lease Ownership and Michael Waltrip Racing have announced that David Reutimann will compete in six more NASCAR Busch Series races in the #99 Aaron's Dream Machine beginning with Bristol Motor Speedway next week. Reutimann, who is in a heated battle

Domino’s to be primary sponsor for Waltrip at Michigan UPDATE:

Domino’s to be primary sponsor for Waltrip at Michigan UPDATE:

August 17, 2006
Domino’s Pizza appear as the primary Nextel Cup Series team sponsor of racing veteran, #55-Michael Waltrip August 18-20 at Michigan International Speedway. Waltrip will be the first driver to compete in a Domino’s Pizza Nextel Cup car [since the late 1980's] when he

Aarons’ Returning to Michael Waltrip Racing in 2007:

Aarons’ Returning to Michael Waltrip Racing in 2007:

August 16, 2006
From a Michael Waltrip Q&A: "Were really fortunate that weve been able to get Aarons to sign up to race the Busch Series next year."(8-16-2006)

Baldwin new crew chief for Waltrip:

Baldwin new crew chief for Waltrip:

August 16, 2006
Tommy Baldwin, recently hired by Bill Davis Racing to oversee competition, is now serving as crew chief for Michael Waltrip in his #55 Waltrip-Jasper Racing Dodge in the Nextel Cup Series. Waltrip had been using Joe Shear as a crew chief since Charlotte in May. "I

Domino’s to be primary sponsor for Waltrip at Michigan:

Domino’s to be primary sponsor for Waltrip at Michigan:

August 13, 2006
Domino’s Pizza appear as the primary Nextel Cup Series team sponsor of racing veteran, #55-Michael Waltrip August 18-20 at Michigan International Speedway. Waltrip will be the first driver to compete in a Domino’s Pizza Nextel Cup car [since the late 1980's] when he

Waltrip says Mayfield is out of MWR picture:

Waltrip says Mayfield is out of MWR picture:

August 13, 2006
While it's not yet official that Jeremy Mayfield will drive for Bill Davis Racing next year, Michael Waltrip said the driver won't be part of his three-car program in 2007. Released by Evernham Motorsports last week, neither Mayfield nor his business agent have returned

Watkins Glen Race News and Notes:

Watkins Glen Race News and Notes:

August 13, 2006
• Kevin Harvick won the 2006 AMD at Watkins Glen International, scoring his seventh Nextel Cup victory in his 200th career start. • This was Harvick’s second victory in 2006. He also won at Phoenix in April. • Harvick scored his first victory at Watkins Glen and first

Joey Miller to Make Busch Debut at Memphis:

Joey Miller to Make Busch Debut at Memphis:

August 11, 2006
Joey Miller is scheduled to make his NASCAR Busch Series debut in the #99 Aarons Dream Machine fielded by Michael Waltrip Racing at Memphis Motorsports Park this October. The 21-year-old is also competing in the #12 Curb Records Toyota Tundra at Bristol Motor Speedway

Miller to make Busch Series debut at Memphis in October:

Miller to make Busch Series debut at Memphis in October:

August 11, 2006
Joey Miller is scheduled to make his Busch Series debut in the #99 Aaron's Dream Machine fielded by Michael Waltrip Racing at Memphis Motorsports Park this October. The 21-year-old is also competing in the #12 Curb Records Toyota Tundra at Bristol Motor Speedway this

Mayfield out..totally at Evernham? UPDATE 2 yep:

Mayfield out..totally at Evernham? UPDATE 2 yep:

August 11, 2006
hearing Evernham Motorsports has released #19 driver Jeremy Mayfield from driving duties for the rest of the season, no word if the contract situation has been resolved if he has been released....or if he will drive again this season in the Cup series.(8-10-2006) UPDATE

Mayfield ‘doubts’ he will be back at Evernham UPDATE 4 Mayfield out at Watkins Glen, Elliott In:

Mayfield ‘doubts’ he will be back at Evernham UPDATE 4 Mayfield out at Watkins Glen, Elliott In:

August 8, 2006
While #19-Jeremy Mayfield told reporters Saturday that he doubts he'll be back with Evernham Motorsports next year, team owner Ray Evernham said no decisions have been reached. Asked following qualifying for the Allstate 400 if Mayfield has inquired about his release

Ramblings / Qualifying Notes – Indianapolis

Ramblings / Qualifying Notes – Indianapolis

August 6, 2006
When you start qualifying at 10AM, oft times it's not how but when. Jeff Burton once again proved that truism today.... Jeff Burton went out second and took the Bud Pole for tomorrow's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard with a time of 48.240 (182.778 mph)....barely edging