Michael Waltrip News

Remember the Roof Hatches:

Remember the Roof Hatches:

February 27, 2005
Dale Jarrett's, UPS #88 Ford and Elliott Sadler's, M&M's #38 Ford do not have roof escape hatches at the California Race, only because they are using old cars. All of their new cars have Roof Escape Hatches. #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. with his new team will also have

Zippo to sponsor the Watkins Glen Busch race:

Zippo to sponsor the Watkins Glen Busch race:

February 26, 2005
Watkins Glen International and Zippo Manufacturing Company announced today a new marketing partnership with making Zippo the title sponsor of the NASCAR Busch Series race on August 13, 2005 during the annual SIRIUS Satellite Radio at The Glen weekend. The race will

Mikey on TV Show:

Mikey on TV Show:

February 24, 2005
Michael Waltrip took a moment to hang out with boys from Blue Collar TV. Waltrip was invited to make a guest appearance on the show. The showtime of the the episode featuring Michael is TBA.(MIchael Waltrip site)(2-24-2005)

Support Our Troops Month:

Support Our Troops Month:

February 24, 2005
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has dubbed the month of March "Support Our Troops" month and will kick off the event with a national book drive. Jackson Hewitt locations across the U.S. will be accepting book and magazine donations. These donations will then be collected

Gordon wins the Daytona 500:

Gordon wins the Daytona 500:

February 20, 2005
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, winning his 3rd Daytona 500 and his 70th career Nextel Cup Series race. Gordon now ties Dale Jarrett and Bobby Allison for third on the all time Daytona win list with 3 [Richard Petty had 7, Cale

Mikey vs. Biffle…..in chairs:

Mikey vs. Biffle…..in chairs:

February 15, 2005
In a unique tune-up for Sunday's 47th running of the Daytona 500, Michael Waltrip and Greg Biffle, two former winners at Daytona International Speedway, will put their driving skills to the test on a track of a different kind. There'll be no restrictor plates and drafting

Jarrett Wins Bud Pole:

Jarrett Wins Bud Pole:

February 14, 2005
#88-Dale Jarrett won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Bud Pole for the 2005 Daytona 500, lapping Daytona International Speedway in 47.793 seconds at 188.312 mph. Bill Elliott holds the track-qualifying record of 42.783 seconds, 210.364 mph, set Feb. 9, 1987, prior to the advent

No Shootout…but still won:

No Shootout…but still won:

February 8, 2005
Since 1979, seven drivers have won the Daytona 500 who did not compete in the Budweiser Shootout the week before: Michael Waltrip (2001, 2003), Ward Burton (2002), Dale Earnhardt (1998), Sterling Marlin (1994), Dale Jarrett (1993), Derrike Cope (1990) and Richard Petty

Stewart wins Poker Tournament:

Stewart wins Poker Tournament:

February 3, 2005
#20-Tony Stewart defeated Penske Racing South's Ryan Newman to capture the Michael Waltrip Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Palms Casino, according to a Dodge press release. Twelve participants began playing Monday night in the Texas Hold 'Em event in which each driver

Mikey finishes LV Marathon under 4 hours, Petty just over:

Mikey finishes LV Marathon under 4 hours, Petty just over:

January 31, 2005
#15-Michael Waltrip and #45-Kyle Petty competed in the Las Vegas International Marathon in Las Vegas on Sunday with Waltrip finishing 747th [of 2189] with a time of 3:59.23 [4 hoursd was Mikey's goal] and Petty finished 1112 with a time of 4:18.34. Poker Game with

Speed Channel back to televise all Truck Races:

Speed Channel back to televise all Truck Races:

January 26, 2005
Speed Channel will be the exclusive home of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the third consecutive year in 2005. The 25-event season launches at Daytona with a one-hour 10th anniversary special set to air Feb. 17 at 5:30pt/et. Rick Allen, Michael Waltrip, and

12 drivers to play Poker at Vegas:

12 drivers to play Poker at Vegas:

January 25, 2005
NASCAR is coming to the Palms in Las Vegas for a Celebrity Poker Tournament featuring 12 of the top NASCAR drivers. The $100,000 top award will benefit the winner's favorite charity and Michael Waltrip's Operation Marathon which provides support to the Victory Junction

INC Expands to 90 minutes:

INC Expands to 90 minutes:

January 25, 2005
Future plans for Speed’s NASCAR broadcasts include an expansion of the popular Inside NEXTEL Cup TV program from an hour to an hour and a half each Monday evening.(FastMachines.com). What is Inside Nextel Cup? This popular series, hosted by Allen Bestwick and featuring

Best Western: RaceFan Rate:

Best Western: RaceFan Rate:

January 21, 2005
Best Western International, the Official Hotel of NASCAR, celebrates the start of the 2005 season next month by dropping the green flag on its new RaceFan Rate. Beginning February 1, customers will be able to take advantage of this select year-round rate at Best Western

Kennon joins MWR:

Kennon joins MWR:

January 17, 2005
Longtime NASCAR crew chief Gere Kennon, who recently was general manager at Innovative Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series, has joined Michael Waltrip Racing. Kennon's primary focus is MWR's Busch Series effort, but he was at Daytona last week overseeing Waltrip