Michael Waltrip News

Kenny to run a gold #00:

Kenny to run a gold #00:

January 17, 2005
Aaron Rents announced it will officially open its 1,000th store location. The Company's milestone store is located in Swainsboro, Georgia and the grand opening is expected to kick off another record-breaking year for store-count growth. Aaron's marked the 1,000th store

Waltrip and McMurray…..not back in current rides in 2006? UPDATE:

Waltrip and McMurray…..not back in current rides in 2006? UPDATE:

January 15, 2005
yeah, I know....a little early...but: .............is the question surrounding [#15-Michael Waltrip's future with DEI. The 2005 NASCAR season opener is still a few weeks away, but already the future of two of NASCAR's top stars is being debated: Will Waltrip get a

Mikey up to $650,000…and Hootie:

Mikey up to $650,000…and Hootie:

January 13, 2005
MIchael Waltrip discussed the Jan. 30 Las Vegas Marathon he will run, along with Kyle Petty for Operation Marathon that will benefit Petty's Victory Junction Gang Camp for children with life threatening illnesses. "We've raised over $650,000 through Operation Marathon

Dale Jr. gets a jet:

Dale Jr. gets a jet:

January 13, 2005
Dale Earnhardt Jr. won't have to bum a plane ride from his racing pals anymore. Notoriously frugal, Earnhardt has joined the ranks of drivers with his own plane, having purchased a Lear 60 twin-engine jet. ``I've been trying to avoid getting a plane because it's really

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

January 12, 2005
Just how important is Preseason Thunder Las Vegas? All 10 drivers in last year's Chase for the Nextel Cup have indicated they will visit LVMS Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 to prepare for the March 13 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. In 2004, eight of the 10 drivers who made the Chase

Musgrave to the #2 Truck; Spencer to the #1? UPDATE:

Musgrave to the #2 Truck; Spencer to the #1? UPDATE:

January 6, 2005
Ultra Motorsports team owner Jim Smith has named veteran driver Ted Musgrave to drive the #2 Team ASE Dodge truck for the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.(Truckseries.com) AND hearing that Jimmy Spencer will drive the #1 Mopar Dodge for Jim Smith in 2005. I had

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

December 26, 2004
More than 50 Cup [NNC] and Busch [NBS] teams are expected to descend on LVMS on Jan. 26-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experiment with the new tires, spoilers and body designs that will go into effect in the coming season. It's the first open test for teams on an

Spencer in the #99 UPDATE:

Spencer in the #99 UPDATE:

November 11, 2004
Jimmy Spencer will drive the #99 Michael Waltrip Chevy at Darlington Raceway in Novemember. Mentioned on Speed Channel's Inside Nextel Cup.(10-11-2004

McMurray wins at Phoenix:

McMurray wins at Phoenix:

November 6, 2004
#41-Jamie McMurray claimed the win on Saturday in the Bashas' Supermarket 200 at the Phoenix International Raceway after battling throughout the 200-mile event with #5-Kyle Busch. McMurray had to fend off Busch after the series' third straight green-white-checkered

Stacker2 and Kenny to ppc Racing? UPDATE 6:

Stacker2 and Kenny to ppc Racing? UPDATE 6:

November 1, 2004
BGNRacing reports that they hear Kenny Wallace is taking Stacker 2 to Michael Waltrip Racing next year to run a Busch car for the full season.(BGNRacing.com)(10-9-2004

Domino’s to sponsor Waltrip for three races:

Domino’s to sponsor Waltrip for three races:

October 15, 2004
Domino's Pizza will be the primary sponsor of the #99 Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) Busch Series car. As the primary sponsor, they will be the lead brand on the car and will run three races with Michael Waltrip driving the #99 car over the 18 months. The first race

Charlotte News and Notes:

Charlotte News and Notes:

October 14, 2004
Close call at Kansas for title contenders When Martin Truex Jr. (No. 8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) went out on Lap 3 at Kansas due to an accident, the door opened for Kyle Busch (No. 5 Lowes Chevrolet) to make a significant move in the NASCAR Busch Series point standings

Lester in a Busch car in 2005? UPDATE 2 Wallace to MWR?

Lester in a Busch car in 2005? UPDATE 2 Wallace to MWR?

October 11, 2004
hearing Truck Series driver, Bill Lester could end up in a Bill Davis Racing Busch car in 2005, no word on how it would effect, BDR's current Busch driver, Kenny Wallace who drives the #23 Stacker2 Chevy.(10-8-2004

Kansas News and Notes:

Kansas News and Notes:

October 7, 2004
Plenty of milestones at Kansas In addition to the expected 350th start of Jason Kellers NASCAR Busch Series career, other milestones are within reach of series drivers this weekend at Kansas. Johnny Sauter (No. 27 Kleenex/Scott Brands Chevrolet) is scheduled to make

Richmond News and Notes:

Richmond News and Notes:

September 7, 2004
Martin makes another NASCAR Busch Series run Mark Martin (No. 9 Pennzoil Ford) has his second NASCAR Busch Series start of the season planned Friday night at Richmond, a track where he holds the record for wins (five). Of Martins series-record 45 victories, nine