Michael Waltrip News

Marlin’s Pit Crew Takes Bristol Win:

Marlin’s Pit Crew Takes Bristol Win:

March 31, 2004
#40-Sterling Marlin's pit crew won the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday's (March 28) Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Marlin's crew earned $20,000 for the victory and became the sixth different winner in the first six races

Norris close to a job UPDATE 3:

Norris close to a job UPDATE 3:

March 26, 2004
Ty Norris, who resigned in January as vice president for motorsports at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in January, expects to start a new job this week. "I think they'll announce it Tuesday or Wednesday," he said Saturday. The position is in racing, but Norris said it's different

Sauter fined $10G and 25 points for cursing UPDATE 2 to appeal:

Sauter fined $10G and 25 points for cursing UPDATE 2 to appeal:

March 25, 2004
In a pre-race drivers meeting several weeks ago, drivers were warned by NASCAR President Mike Helton, to watch their language and to maintain a suitable level of decorum during live television (and radio) interviews in the wake of Janet Jackson's Super Bowl halftime

Action Father’s Day Promotion at MIS in June on….Father’s Day:

Action Father’s Day Promotion at MIS in June on….Father’s Day:

March 22, 2004
A Father's Day promotion will run on June 20, 2004 at Michigan Speedway for the NEXTEL Cup Series. This race falls on Father's Day and as part of a recognition program of the inspiration of family and racing. Action has proposed that drivers pay tribute to their Father

More on Cursing; NASCAR won’t police scanners:

More on Cursing; NASCAR won’t police scanners:

March 20, 2004
Inquiring NASCAR fans yearn to know why Nextel Cup Series rookie Johnny Sauter can be penalized for using the "s" word and most popular driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. can use the word "damn" without repercussion. According to NASCAR vice president for corporate communications

Some Cup Drivers to race at Nashville on Cup off weekend:

Some Cup Drivers to race at Nashville on Cup off weekend:

March 20, 2004
Making the decision to host the Pepsi 300 NASCAR Busch Series race on Easter Weekend April 9-10 - an off-NEXTEL Cup weekend - is reaping big benefits for Nashville Superspeedway ticket holders. NEXTEL Cup driver Michael Waltrip has announced he will join the growing

Norris close to a job UPDATE 2:

Norris close to a job UPDATE 2:

March 19, 2004
Ty Norris, who resigned in January as vice president for motorsports at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in January, expects to start a new job this week. "I think they'll announce it Tuesday or Wednesday," he said Saturday. The position is in racing, but Norris said it's different

Seven Cup Drivers to run Special Chevy Trucks:

Seven Cup Drivers to run Special Chevy Trucks:

March 18, 2004
The Chevrolet Silverado All-Stars, pairing NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers with superstar musical celebrities in the Truck Series. Michael Waltrip will be the first of seven different drivers to pilot the #47 Chevy All-Stars Silverado in individual races during the 2004

Norris close to a job UPDATE:

Norris close to a job UPDATE:

March 15, 2004
Ty Norris, who resigned in January as vice president for motorsports at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in January, expects to start a new job this week. "I think they'll announce it Tuesday or Wednesday," he said Saturday. The position is in racing, but Norris said it's different

Kenny Wallace to run for Waltrip, five races UPDATE:

Kenny Wallace to run for Waltrip, five races UPDATE:

March 14, 2004
Michael Waltrip announced today that his longtime Busch Series sponsor, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, has agreed to sponsor the #00 Chevrolet in five NEXTEL Cup races this season with veteran driver Kenny Wallace behind the wheel. The five-race schedule includes

Seven Cup Drivers to run Special Chevy Trucks:

Seven Cup Drivers to run Special Chevy Trucks:

March 13, 2004
The Chevrolet Silverado All-Stars, pairing NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers with superstar musical celebrities in the Truck Series. Michael Waltrip will be the first of seven different drivers to pilot the #47 Chevy All-Stars Silverado in individual races during the 2004

NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Atlanta Nuggets:

NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Atlanta Nuggets:

March 10, 2004
Bill Elliott [not entered] leads all active drivers with five Bud Poles at Atlanta. The last spring race that was won at Atlanta by the Bud Pole sitter dates back to 1979 (Buddy Baker). The last time a race was won by the Bud pole winner at Atlanta was in November

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings:

March 9, 2004
[Note: all comments are made in the blurb by SCF, NOT Jayski] Nothing's sweeter than a repeater, and we went back-to-back Jack! Matt Kenseth won the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 today [March 7th] at Las Vegas MotorSpeedway....and he was much the best. In what looked like

Sauter…oops:

Sauter…oops:

March 9, 2004
In a pre-race drivers meeting several weeks ago, drivers were warned by NASCAR President Mike Helton, to watch their language and to maintain a suitable level of decorum during live television (and radio) interviews in the wake of Janet Jackson's Super Bowl halftime

Harvick wins at Vegas; Lucky Dog Problem?

Harvick wins at Vegas; Lucky Dog Problem?

March 7, 2004
#21-Kevin Harvick's dramatic efforts to protect his lead from a furious charge by Kasey Kahne was just one of many wild moments during and following Saturday's Sam's Town 300. Kahne tried to pass Harvick exiting Turn 4 on the last of 200 laps at Las Vegas Motor Speedway