Michael Waltrip News

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

May 30, 2004
Jimmie Johnson led early, led often, and pretty much blew away the field in tonight's 600 miler. He led 8 times for 334 laps (that's 500 miles) and seemed to be able to run away at will. We ran the first 240 miles caution- free, and that (combined with that #48 Chevy

Most Popular Voting Crosses 1 Million In Record Time:

Most Popular Voting Crosses 1 Million In Record Time:

May 27, 2004
Voting records continue to fall as more than 1 million votes have been cast this year for the Grands!® Biscuits NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award. So far this season, fans have cast a total of 1,229,264 votes online at www.mostpopulardriver.com. This number

Testing at Kentucky:

Testing at Kentucky:

May 25, 2004
#15-Michael Waltrip will test the DEI Napa Chevy and #44-Justin Labonte will test the Coast Gaurd Dodge on Wednesday, May 26th at Kentucky Speedway(Kentucky Speedway PR)(5-25-2004)

Kenseth wins Nextel All-Star Challenge and over $1 million:

Kenseth wins Nextel All-Star Challenge and over $1 million:

May 22, 2004
#17-Matt Kenseth won the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kenseth slipped his #17 DeWalt Ford right to the rear bumper of #12-Ryan Newman's Dodge in Turn 4 on the 18th lap of the 20-lap final segment. The air of Kenseth's nose

Busch wins pole at Nazareth:

Busch wins pole at Nazareth:

May 22, 2004
#5-Kyle Busch won the pole for the NASCAR Busch Series race at Nazareth Speedway, turning a fast lap at 131.167mph in hot conditions Saturday. The 19-year-old Busch raced to his first career Busch Series victory last week in Richmond, and leads the season standings

Setzer wins at Lowe’s:

Setzer wins at Lowe’s:

May 21, 2004
#99-Carl Edwards saw a wreck, thought there was a caution, and slowed. So did #46-Dennis Setzer, but his quick glance at the track's lights showed no yellow, and he sped back up. That quick reflex was enough to power Setzer into the lead with four of 134 laps remaining

“Humpy” Wheeler’s Pick the Winner Results

“Humpy” Wheeler’s Pick the Winner Results

May 19, 2004
Year Selection (Finish) Dark Horse Winner 1989 Rusty Wallace (1) Â Rusty Wallace 1990 Dale Earnhardt (1) Â Dale Earnhardt 1991 Davey Allison (1) Â Davey Allison 1992 Davey Allison (1) Alan Kulwicki Davey Allison 1993 Dale Earnhardt (1) Â Dale

Pit Crew Win Gives Earnhardt Jr.’s Team Double Victory in Richmond:

Pit Crew Win Gives Earnhardt Jr.’s Team Double Victory in Richmond:

May 19, 2004
It was a double victory Saturday night for the No. 8 DEI team at Richmond International Raceway. Not only did Dale Earnhardt Jr. capture the Chevy American Revolution 400, but his pit crew also claimed victory in the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by

LOWE’S NEWS & NOTES

LOWE’S NEWS & NOTES

May 19, 2004
Jack (Sprague) definitely is back Jack Sprague (No. 16 Chevy Trucks Chevrolet) measured the competition at Mansfield, Ohio to post his 24th career win and first since 2001. The victory vaulted Sprague to seventh in the points as he bids for a fourth series title. IWX

On Track Technology Sharing Helps All Chevy-Powered Teams:

On Track Technology Sharing Helps All Chevy-Powered Teams:

May 19, 2004
Although it is well documented that Chevrolet Silverado has enjoyed unparalleled success in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) since its inaugural 1995 season winning an amazing 104 races and five manufacturers championships, the experts at GM Racing have not

Nazareth Tickets and Kids Zones:

Nazareth Tickets and Kids Zones:

May 19, 2004
Nazareth Speedway will not only offer free tickets to children 12 and under this year but they will also provide families with additional entertainment, aside from racing. The Nazareth Speedway Kids' Zone, designed to provide race fans 12 and under with a fun and safe

Testing at Kentucky this week UPDATE:

Testing at Kentucky this week UPDATE:

May 18, 2004
Kentucky Speedway will host NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series testing May 19-20. NEXTEL Cup Series drivers #40-Sterling Marlin, #42-Jamie McMurray, #25-Brian Vickers, #77-Brendan Gaughan, #0-Ward Burton and NASCAR Truck Series driver Chris Horn are scheduled

Richmond Race Facts/Notes:

Richmond Race Facts/Notes:

May 15, 2004
Dale Earnhardt Jr., won the Chevy American Revolution 400, scoring his 12th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 158th career start. His last victory came at Atlanta seven races ago. This is Earnhardt Jr.'s second victory on a short-track. He also won here at Richmond

DEI Tests at Kentucky:

DEI Tests at Kentucky:

May 12, 2004
#8-Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and #15-Michael Waltrip turned test laps at Kentucky Speedway to fine tune their intermediate track programs for upcoming races that will play a pivotal role in determining eligibility for the season-ending "Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup."”

Testing at Kentucky:

Testing at Kentucky:

May 11, 2004
the Kentucky Speedway website lists #10-Scott Riggs and #15-Michael Waltrip testing there on Wednesday, May 12th. Fans can watch from the front of the Turn 3 Fan Center.(5-11-2004)