Michael Waltrip News

Sunday’s Talladega Confiscated Part:

Sunday’s Talladega Confiscated Part:

October 3, 2005
Michael Waltrip's #15 NAPA Chevrolet had a steel spacer confiscated by NASCAR at Talladega, measuring 14 inches across which blocked the holes in the wheel/rim. It fit between the wheel and the hub. NASCAR rules make it illegal to block the rim openings, according

Rumblings – Talladega:

Rumblings – Talladega:

October 2, 2005
It was another wreckfest today at Talladega Superspeedway, and in a race decided somewhere around turn 3 (we think) Dale Jarrett was declared the winner of the UAW-Ford 505. In a finish under caution, DJ gets his 32nd career win and his first since he won at Rockingham

Driver changes at Talladega:

Driver changes at Talladega:

October 2, 2005
#00 - Bobby Hamilton Jr. replaced Mike Skinner; #34 - Mike Skinner replaced Hermie Sadler..Tide is going on the #00 and Aaron's going to the #34 for the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.(NASCAR Stats Services)(10-1-2005) AND the deal was with the #

Riggs Corn Maze:

Riggs Corn Maze:

October 2, 2005
In 2004, the corn maze was Michael Waltrip's #15 NAPA Auto Parts Chevy, 2005 brings us the Scott Riggs #10 Valvoline Chevy. Pam Griffin, who owns the farm at Hector's Creek near Raleigh, North Carolina, decided to build a corn maze when the decline in tobacco forced

Best Western Joins Waltrip at BDR:

Best Western Joins Waltrip at BDR:

October 1, 2005
Best Western International, the Official Hotel of NASCAR, announced that it has partnered with Bill Davis Racing (BDR) as an associate sponsor on the 2006 Dodge Charger driven in the NEXTEL Cup Series by Michael Waltrip. “We are thrilled to be teaming with Bill Davis

Norris to help Waltrip:

Norris to help Waltrip:

September 30, 2005
Ty Norris, formerly of DEI and Speedway Motorsports has been hired by Michael Waltrip to run Waltrip Racing World in Cornelius, NC off Exit 28 in I-77.(9-30-2005)

New Crew Chief for the #38:

New Crew Chief for the #38:

September 29, 2005
Disappointed with its 21st position in the Busch Series owner point standings, Akins Motorsports has announced that Gere Kennon will replace crew chief Jon Wolfe on the #38 Great Clips Dodge. "Due to the ever changing level of competition in the Busch Series and the

Robby’s Helmet to be auctioned off UPDATE 3 Bidding Over:

Robby’s Helmet to be auctioned off UPDATE 3 Bidding Over:

September 25, 2005
Making some good from a tough situation, Robby Gordon on Tuesday pledged to further assist the Harrah’s Employee Relief Fund, which was established following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, by auctioning off his race helmet used

Memphis Testing:

Memphis Testing:

September 24, 2005
In advance of the NASCAR Busch Series Sams Town 250 on Oct. 21-22, an unprecedented number of race teams will be testing at Memphis Motorsports Parks -mile oval this month and next: Sept. 26-27 Michael Waltrip Racing (# 99 Kerry Earnhardt), Sept. 27-28 Roush Racing

Waltrip, NAPA to Bill Davis Racing – It’s OFFICIAL:

Waltrip, NAPA to Bill Davis Racing – It’s OFFICIAL:

September 23, 2005
Michael Waltrip and NAPA Auto PartsS announced today they have entered into a partnership with Bill Davis Racing (BDR) for the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season. Nine victories and eight poles are shared between the parties including three Daytona 500 rings and

Bill Davis Racing/Waltrip Announcement UPDATE 2 Mikey on Trackside:

Bill Davis Racing/Waltrip Announcement UPDATE 2 Mikey on Trackside:

September 23, 2005
Bill Davis hopes to improve that situation [one car team] by having his second [Cup] entry return to the tour full-time next year. He intends to announce details of the program this week. Garage speculation in recent weeks has targeted Michael Waltrip as the driver

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Dover

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Dover

September 22, 2005
Green prepares for 350th start David Green (#27 Kleenex Ford), the 1994 NASCAR Busch Series champion, is set for his milestone 350th career series start Saturday at Dover. Green is fourth on the all-time list in that category, behind Tommy Houston (417), Elton Sawyer

Waltrip and Gordon speak:

Waltrip and Gordon speak:

September 22, 2005
on Speed Channel's new show, Back Seat Drivers, Robby Gordon said Michael Waltrip called him on Tuesday and apologized and even offered up a car from Michael Waltrip Motorsports if Gordon needs it, as Gordon said he is down on Intermediate Track cars [1 to 1.5 mile

Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Rumblings – New Hampshire:

September 19, 2005
Well, I'm Back! [Henry is...welcome back] First of all, I want to take a couple lines here to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and contributions. There is a ton of devastion in this area, and it's gonna be a long time till South Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi

Fines, Penalties and Probations Result from New Hampshire Infractions

Fines, Penalties and Probations Result from New Hampshire Infractions

September 19, 2005
NASCAR issued fines and penalties Monday to four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams, resulting from rule violations this past weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway. • Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Dodge, was fined $25,000 because of an on-track altercation with