Michael Waltrip News

Tire test at Goodyear begins at Atlanta, the wing?

Tire test at Goodyear begins at Atlanta, the wing?

January 13, 2010
Atlanta Motor Speedway's 2010 NASCAR season kicked off at 9:31 am/et on Tuesday when #5-Mark Martin took to the high-banked track to begin two days of tire testing by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. to determine the premier tire for the Kobalt Tools 500 on March 7.

Alabama scheme for #00 at ‘Dega:

Alabama scheme for #00 at ‘Dega:

January 12, 2010
Aaron's proudly announced it will honor the new BCS National Champion University of Alabama with a commemorative Crimson Tide-themed NASCAR paint scheme. The Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) #00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, to be driven

Carpentier not ready to give up on NASCAR:

Carpentier not ready to give up on NASCAR:

January 11, 2010
Veteran Canadian racer Patrick Carpentier broke into the Sprint Cup ranks a few years ago and he isn't ready to give up on NASCAR. Carpentier, who competed in six Cup races last year and 33 in his career, said he is discussions with some teams about rides for 2010.

Michael Waltrip to race in Dubai 24 Hour sportscar race:

Michael Waltrip to race in Dubai 24 Hour sportscar race:

January 9, 2010
#55-Michael Waltrip plans to competes in the fifth-annual Dubai 24 Hour sportscar race at the ultra-modern Dubai Autodrome on January 14-16, 2010. "I love racing cars," said Waltrip. "The Daytona 500 is the ultimate race for a NASCAR driver to win. But how cool is

Aaron’s to Celebrate BCS National Championship Winning Team with Paint Scheme – it’ll be Alabama:

Aaron’s to Celebrate BCS National Championship Winning Team with Paint Scheme – it’ll be Alabama:

January 8, 2010
Aaron's is already a winner when it comes to this year's BCS National Championship football game between the University of Alabama and the University of Texas. As a corporate sponsor of both universities' athletic programs, Aaron's is guaranteed a victory no matter

Gene Nead to lead #5 RMM effort:

Gene Nead to lead #5 RMM effort:

January 5, 2010
Officials at Randy Moss Motorsports (RMM) announced today that Gene Nead has joined the organization and will serve as crew chief for the #5 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry driven by Mike Skinner. Nead joins Randy Moss Motorsports after spending the first half

Steve Wallace could run some truck races for Ballew:

Steve Wallace could run some truck races for Ballew:

January 4, 2010
Waltrip, who is scheduled to run only select Cup events in 2010 with the Michael Waltrip Racing team he co-owns with Rob Kauffman, has been in discussions with team owner Billy Ballew about a full-time ride in the Camping World Truck Series, Ballew said in a phone

Billy Ballew moves on; one team, possibly two UPDATE: Waltrip/Wallace to run for Ballew?

Billy Ballew moves on; one team, possibly two UPDATE: Waltrip/Wallace to run for Ballew?

January 4, 2010
Life will go on at Billy Ballew Motorsports after Kyle Busch. That was the message team owner Billy Ballew delivered on Monday, three days after his flagship driver announced plans to field a pair of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams under the Kyle Busch Motorsports

Furniture Row Racing hires McArdle & Crew Chief:

Furniture Row Racing hires McArdle & Crew Chief:

January 4, 2010
Sirius Speedway has learned that former Richard Petty Motorsports Director of Competition Mark McArdle will resurface as Director of Competition at #78 Furniture Row Racing next season. McArdle was suspended and subsequently released by RPM after a confrontation with

Special tix deal for Daytona 500 in honor of Waltrip:

Special tix deal for Daytona 500 in honor of Waltrip:

January 4, 2010
On Sunday, Feb. 14, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip will begin his 25th year in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at the sports biggest race '“ the Daytona 500. And to mark that special occasion, Daytona International Speedway

The Entry List

The Entry List

January 2, 2010
for the Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway is posted, 45 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Terry Cook listed in the #09 car, #7-Gordon fell out of the top-35; Front Row Motorsports drivers stay in the same numbered

Driver from India hopes to run NASCAR:

Driver from India hopes to run NASCAR:

December 27, 2009
Starbeast Motorsports wants to be a startup team plucking talent from around-the-world to tap into the interest of the international market. In doing so theyve entered a technical alliance with JTG-Daughtery [#47 Toyota], which is, itself, aligned with Michael Waltrip

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong lineup of drivers highlighted by last years top performers and a collection of previous winners at the sports most-storied race track. The 32nd annual

Less crashes in 2009:

Less crashes in 2009:

December 18, 2009
For the second consecutive year, crashes and spins were down in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Not since 2002 have there been fewer on-track incidents in the sport's top series, according to numbers compiled by USA TODAY. The results are surprising, given that NASCAR

Latest on Waltrip’s plans:

Latest on Waltrip’s plans:

December 9, 2009
So, what will Michael Waltrip be doing in 2010? Waltrip told me [Dustin Long] that as of now he thinks he'll only run four Cup races next year...all four restrictor-plate races (unless more sponsorship is found). As for Nationwide? "I'd like to run some Nationwide