Michael Waltrip News

Benson back in Cup at MIS:

Benson back in Cup at MIS:

August 11, 2005
Johnny Benson will be racing at Michigan International Speedway next weekend, August 20th - 21st. He will be competing in the #67 Dodge for the Smith Brothers Motorsports team in the Busch Series and the #00 Michael Waltrip Racing team in the Nextel Cup Series.(Johnny

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE 2:

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE 2:

August 11, 2005
Motorsport.com is reporting: Speculation has arisen that Michael Waltrip may vacate his seat in the #15 DEI Chevy prior to the end of the 2005 season. Rumors are swirling around the garage that Waltrip has been offered to drive the No. 11 Chevy at Joe Gibbs Racing

100 Wins for DEI/Chance2:

100 Wins for DEI/Chance2:

August 11, 2005
For the 100th time since Dale Earnhardt, Inc. [counting Chance2] was formed 25 years ago, there is a checkered flag flying outside their corporate headquarters. When the #8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet of Martin Truex, Jr. pulled into Victory Lane at Indianapolis Raceway

Domino’s stay with NASCAR:

Domino’s stay with NASCAR:

August 11, 2005
Domino's Pizza, the Official Pizza of NASCAR, announced it will extend its partnership with the NASCAR. "We continue to be a proud sponsor of NASCAR, and feel our brand has been enhanced by this partnership," says David A. Brandon, chairman and CEO of Domino's Pizza

Mikey to stay at DEI?

Mikey to stay at DEI?

August 8, 2005
not much info here, but the Winston Salem Journal reports: Michael Waltrip may not be leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc. [#15 NAPA Chevy] at the end of the season after all.(Winston Salem Journal)(8-8-2005)

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE Denied:

Waltrip to the #11? before end of the season? UPDATE Denied:

August 7, 2005
Motorsport.com is reporting: Speculation has arisen that Michael Waltrip may vacate his seat in the #15 DEI Chevy prior to the end of the 2005 season. Rumors are swirling around the garage that Waltrip has been offered to drive the No. 11 Chevy at Joe Gibbs Racing

DEI has a driver for the #15…if NAPA stays UPDATE 2 Denials:

DEI has a driver for the #15…if NAPA stays UPDATE 2 Denials:

August 7, 2005
If Dale Earnhardt Inc. [DEI] can keep NAPA as a sponsor for a third car next season, an already topsy-turvy "Silly Season" could get even wilder. DEI Director of Motorsports Richie Gilmore said yesterday the team is negotiating with the auto-parts supplier about staying

Waltrip close to making his 2006 plans known:

Waltrip close to making his 2006 plans known:

August 7, 2005
per a GM Racing PR, Michael Waltrip, current driver of the #15 NAPA DEI Chevy said: "I'm getting closer, I think. I have a couple of meetings this week that might shed some light on where I'll be. Maybe by Watkins Glen or shortly thereafter I'll be able to tell what

DEI close to signing Eury Jr.:

DEI close to signing Eury Jr.:

August 7, 2005
DEI director of motorsports Richie Gilmore said he is close to signing Tony Eury Jr., an employee of 15 years who is currently crew chief for the #15 for Michael Waltrip. "The Eurys have never had contracts; they've always just been there," Gilmore said. "It's always

Dale Jr. and Eury Jr….back together in 2006? UPDATE 2:

Dale Jr. and Eury Jr….back together in 2006? UPDATE 2:

August 6, 2005
DEI Director of Motorsports Richie Gilmore pooh-poohed the idea of reuniting Earnhardt Jr. with Tony Eury Jr. if the #8 Chevrolet were to qualify for the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Earnhardt won a career-high six races last year with Eury as car chief. An offseason

Sadler wins pole at Indy:

Sadler wins pole at Indy:

August 6, 2005
#38-Elliott Sadler won the Budweiser Pole for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a speed of 184.117mph for his 2nd pole of 2005 and 4th of his career. His other pole this season was at Bristol. Starting next to Sadler will be #19-

Indy Qualifying Notes:

Indy Qualifying Notes:

August 6, 2005
• Elliot Sadler won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the AllState 400 at the Brickyard, lapping Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 48.882 seconds at 184.116 mph. Casey Mears holds the track-qualifying record of 48.311 seconds, 186.293 mph, set Aug. 7, 2004. •

Ramblings: Indianapolis:

Ramblings: Indianapolis:

August 6, 2005
Elliott Sadler was easily the fastest today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and he'll lead us to the green tomorrow in the Allstate 400. His time of 48.882 (184.116 mph) was almost 3/10th's of a second quicker than Jeremy Mayfield. Course, it would have been nice to

Michael Waltrip entertainment center gets zoning OK UPDATE:

Michael Waltrip entertainment center gets zoning OK UPDATE:

August 6, 2005
The Cornelius (N.C.) Board of Commissioners approved zoning Monday night for a race shop/ entertainment center headed by NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Michael Waltrip. Waltrip appeared at Monday's meeting to push his vision for "Waltrip Racing World" at the former Movies

Testing ends at Watkins Glen:

Testing ends at Watkins Glen:

August 3, 2005
Over thirty drivers from the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series tested their skills before 9 am at Watkins Glen International Tuesday morning. The test continued until 4:30pm/et. Many NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers tested their Busch Series cars including