Michael Waltrip News

Bristol News and Notes:

Bristol News and Notes:

August 24, 2004
Apparently, the propensity for winning streaks runs in the family. And Kyle Busch (No. 5 Lowes Chevrolet) would like to see that trait continue Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Food City 250. With his second-consecutive win coming Saturday at Michigan

Bristol News and Notes:

Bristol News and Notes:

August 23, 2004
The television camera doesnt do justice to the steep 36-degree banked concrete turns of Bristol Motor Speedway. Few are prepared for the enormity of what they see. Imagine, then, what passes through the mind of a rookie competitor gazing upon the .533-mile track for

Need a Scorecard:

Need a Scorecard:

August 20, 2004
Up to 22 [19 made the race, 3 missed the race] drivers are scheduled to attempt both the Busch Series and Nextel Cup races at Michigan this weekend....the list

Waltrip to run special scheme at Memphis:

Waltrip to run special scheme at Memphis:

August 18, 2004
Michael Waltrip will team up Domino's pizza in the Busch Series for a special paint scheme at Memphis Motorsports Park in October. The car will also feature St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is Domino's "charity of choice".(RacingOne)(8-18-2004)

Waltrip new sponsor for 2005:

Waltrip new sponsor for 2005:

August 7, 2004
Michael Waltrip Racing unveiled a new sponsor Saturday at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Waltrip's #99 Chevrolet and it's likely to be another step in the expansion of the organization. The State Fair, Bryan and Sara Lee Foods colors were on Waltrip's team this weekend

Sprague wins pole at IRP:

Sprague wins pole at IRP:

August 6, 2004
#16-Jack Sprague won the pole for the Power Stroke Diesel 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park with a speed of 110.275mph. The pole is Sprague's 24th of his career. The rest of the top five are #4-Bobby Hamilton, #24-Travis Kvapil, #42-Mike Skinner and #18-Chad Chaffin

IRP – NEWS & NOTES

IRP – NEWS & NOTES

August 5, 2004
Toyota wins for first time at Michigan After two early-season runner-up finishes, Toyota claimed its first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory on July 31 at Michigan International Speedway. Travis Kvapil (No. 24 Line-X Toyota) passed his Bang Racing teammate Mike

IRP News and Notes:

IRP News and Notes:

August 5, 2004
Kenny Wallace, Fedewa aim for 300th starts Two NASCAR Busch Series drivers will be looking forward to their 300th career starts in the series Saturday night at IRP. Tim Fedewa (No. 12 Hot Tamales Chevrolet) and Kenny Wallace (No. 23 Stacker 2/YJ Stinger Chevrolet)

Mikey to run for Petree in CTS at IRP:

Mikey to run for Petree in CTS at IRP:

July 22, 2004
Michael Waltrip will wheel Andy Petree's Monaco Coach Corporation Chevrolet at Indianapolis Raceway Park for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race there, Friday, Aug. 6.. Waltrip's name joins that of Tony Stewart and hot rookie Clint Bowyer as another in the talent

Mike Wallace wins at Daytona, his first in almost 10 years:

Mike Wallace wins at Daytona, his first in almost 10 years:

July 2, 2004
#00-Jason Leffler did everything he could to win Friday night's Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway. In the eyes of NASCAR, however, he went too far. Between Turns 3 and 4 of the final of 100 laps, Leffler, the leader at time, moved to the high side

NASCAR’s favorite “sons” take a drive with their biggest fans-their Dads:

NASCAR’s favorite “sons” take a drive with their biggest fans-their Dads:

June 20, 2004
Action Performance Companies is ensuring NASCAR Dads will have a Happy Father's Day with a special race day program at Michigan International Speedway on June 20, 2004. Several NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will showcase special paint schemes that honor their favorite

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Michigan:

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Michigan:

June 20, 2004
#12-Ryan Newman used the free pass to perfection today, coming back from an early overheating pit stop to win the DHL 400 at Michigan International Speedway.....once again, under caution. Newman's win was his second consecutive at MIS (ending a streak of nine different

NASCAR Pay Per View Racing Special:

NASCAR Pay Per View Racing Special:

June 19, 2004
a racing program that premiered last night [Friday, June 18th] on inDemand called "The greatest night of champions. It pits 5 current NASCAR drivers against 5 retired drivers. The program runs for almost 3 hours. Legendary drivers include three-time Winston Cup Chamption

Waltrip to run for Charity – $1 million goal:

Waltrip to run for Charity – $1 million goal:

June 19, 2004
#15-Michael Waltrip held a brief Q&A session with the media on Pit Road at Michigan International Speedway this morning while training for the Las Vegas Marathon. By participating in the Marathon on January 30, 2005, he hopes to raise $1 million for the Victory

StockCarFans.com

StockCarFans.com

June 18, 2004
- RAMBLINGS -- MICHIGAN: It was a Hendrick Motorsport parade today at Michigan International Speedway....and Jeff Gordon was at the head of the line. Gordon grabbed his second Bud Pole of the season (he nabbed the top-spot at Martinsville in April) this afternoon for