Michael Waltrip News

Kerry Earnhardt to drive the #99 at Daytona:

Kerry Earnhardt to drive the #99 at Daytona:

June 15, 2005
Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership (Aaron's) of Atlanta, GA, the primary sponsor of the Michael Waltrip Racing, Inc (MWR) NASCAR Busch Series #99 Aaron's Dream Machine, has announced a driver change for the Winn-Dixie 250 at the Daytona International Speedway. Kerry Earnhardt

Five Cup drivers to attmept Kentucky Busch race:

Five Cup drivers to attmept Kentucky Busch race:

June 14, 2005
Kentucky Speedway says five Nextel Cup regulars are expected to compete in Saturday's Meijer 300 Busch Series race. #99-Carl Edwards, who is attempting to drive complete Busch and Cup schedules this season, is expected to be joined by Cup regulars #16-Greg Biffle, #

Edwards wins at Pocono:

Edwards wins at Pocono:

June 12, 2005
#99-Carl Edwards won the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway for his 2nd win of 2005, 2nd career win in his 27th race and gave owner Jack Roush his first ever win as a car owner at Pocono [Roush has now won at all the track Nextel Cup run at but Chicagoland, Kansas and Indy

Waltrip wins the pole at Pocono:

Waltrip wins the pole at Pocono:

June 11, 2005
#15-Michael Waltrip won the Budweiser Pole for the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway with a lap of 169.052mph. It is Waltrip's first Bud Pole of 2005 and puts him in the 2006 Budweiser Shootout. Can ya believe? It is Waltrip's first pole in 456 races? since Michigan on

Qualifying Notes – Pocono:

Qualifying Notes – Pocono:

June 11, 2005
• Michael Waltrip won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Pocono 500, lapping Pocono Raceway in 53.238 seconds at 169.052 mph. Kasey Kahne holds the track-qualifying record of 52.164 seconds, 172.533 mph, set June 11, 2004. • This is Waltrip’s third career

Ramblings – Pocono:

Ramblings – Pocono:

June 11, 2005
Michael Waltrip had a really good qualifying month of June in 1991. Just a mere 14 years later, he's at it again! Mikey got his 3rd career Bud Pole today at Pocono Raceway, and it came via a speed of 169.052 (53.238 sec). He won two poles waaaaaay back in June of 1991

Waltrip and others to run Southwest race at Infineon:

Waltrip and others to run Southwest race at Infineon:

June 8, 2005
#15-Michael Waltrip announced that he will compete in the Blue Lizard Australian Suncream 200, which will take the green flag on Saturday, June 25th at 4:00pm/et at Infineon Raceway. The NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series race will span 64 laps around

What’s Up with Waltrip and the #15?

What’s Up with Waltrip and the #15?

June 6, 2005
#15-Michael Waltrip's future with DEI is still up in the air. DEI's Richie Gilmore said he would like to keep Waltrip and sponsor NAPA, but the ultimate decision is up to team owner Teresa Earnhardt, who could make a move in the next few weeks.(Winston Salem Journal

Some Good Mikey News:

Some Good Mikey News:

June 4, 2005
The National Motorsports Press Association announced that Michael and Buffy Waltrip had been named first-quarter nominees for the NMPA/Pocono Spirit Award. The Waltrips were honored for Operation Marathon, a fund-raiser that raised more than $1 million for the Victory

INC to be cut back to 60 minutes? UPDATE 2:

INC to be cut back to 60 minutes? UPDATE 2:

June 3, 2005
hearing that Speed Channel is considering moving the Inside Nextel Cup show, currently at 90 minutes, back to the one-hour format later this summer.(5-10-2005) UPDATE : from a Speed Channel interview with new VP of Studio Production Chris Long SPEED: Let's talk about

Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Voting At Record Pace:

Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Voting At Record Pace:

June 3, 2005
A record 1.75 million votes have been cast for the Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award so far this season, and the 3.3 million-vote record set last season seems to be in serious jeopardy. By going to www.mostpopulardriver.com, NASCAR fans have cast over 1,750

Rondeau comments….contract issue? no sharing? MORE:

Rondeau comments….contract issue? no sharing? MORE:

June 1, 2005
Pete Rondeau said he signed a three-year contract when he agreed to be #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s crew chief before the Nextel Cup season that never was signed by owner Teresa Earnhardt. In the contract, according to Rondeau, there was a clause that stated he was to be

Eury Sr. not happy with Dale Jr. UPDATE

Eury Sr. not happy with Dale Jr. UPDATE

May 31, 2005
There were a record 22 cautions (one turned into red) during the Coca-Cola 600 last Sunday. One flew after Dale Earnhardt Jr. tagged teammate Michael Waltrip from behind. Tony Eury Sr., Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s director of competition, was not happy. Clearly. "I don't

Alabama NASCAR License Plates Available:

Alabama NASCAR License Plates Available:

May 31, 2005
Alabama motorist will have a chance to show their true racing colors Tuesday when the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles allows state race fans to begin purchasing "Race Plates" as their official registration license plates. The 20 distinctive license plates are

Labonte OK:

Labonte OK:

May 30, 2005
#44-Terry Labonte went to a hospital for examination of his foot after hitting the wall in a wreck triggered by Dale Earnhardt Jr. spinning teammate Michael Waltrip on lap 247 in the Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Labonte was released after X-rays were negative