Michael Waltrip News

Park to Lose the #1 Ride? UPDATE 2:

Park to Lose the #1 Ride? UPDATE 2:

May 25, 2002
Park to Lose the #1 Ride? UPDATE 2: The Sporting News has learned that Steve Park will be released from the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Pennzoil Chevrolet following the Coca-Cola 600 later this month. Kenny Wallace is expected to take the seat at Dover. While Park has

Hornaday wins pole at Lowes:

Hornaday wins pole at Lowes:

May 24, 2002
#26-Ron Hornaday won the pole for the CarQuest Auto Parts 300 BGN race at Lowe's Motor Speedway with a speed of 182.094mph, 2nd was #99-Michael Waltrip at 181.549, followed by #25-Bobby Hamilton Jr. at 180.832, #21-Jeff Green at 180.620 and #66-Todd Bodine at 180.608

DEI for sale?

DEI for sale?

May 23, 2002
DEI for sale? Speculation is increasing that a possible sale of Dale Earnhardt Inc. or parts of DEI may be under consideration, with word that owner Teresa Earnhardt may be considering a move to Florida. Finding anyone willing to finance such a sale might be difficult

Wallace, Innovative and Stacker2 to Cup UPDATE 2:

Wallace, Innovative and Stacker2 to Cup UPDATE 2:

May 23, 2002
Wallace, Innovative and Stacker2 to Cup UPDATE 2: Jeff Hammond reported on FSN's Totally NASCAR that Kenny Wallace and the BGN team he drivers for, Innovative Motorsports, will run four Winston Cup races this year. The tentative schedule is: Daytona in July, Chicagoland

NASCAR Softball:

NASCAR Softball:

May 21, 2002
NASCAR Softball: There are 16 NASCAR race teams preparing for competition this summer on the softball diamond, as follows: Joe Gibbs Racing; Innovative Motorsports; Ganassi Racing; DEI Intimidators; Roush Racing (Winston Cup); Jasper Motorsports; Hendrick Motorsports

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

May 21, 2002
Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?: ESPN2's RPM 2 Night reports that Elliott Sadler has asked for his release from the #21 Wood Brothers team. Sadler supposedly is looking at an opportunity with Dale Earnhardt Inc (#15? - no idea). The Wood Brothers

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

May 18, 2002
Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?: ESPN2's RPM 2 Night reports that Elliott Sadler has asked for his release from the #21 Wood Brothers team. Sadler supposedly is looking at an opportunity with Dale Earnhardt Inc (#15? - no idea). The Wood Brothers

Looney Toons and Taz to return? UPDATE 3:

Looney Toons and Taz to return? UPDATE 3:

May 16, 2002
Looney Toons and Taz to return? UPDATE 3: #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr will run a #3 Taz scheme at Richmond in the BGN race and that there is a chance the Looney Toons schemes may return at the Richmond Cup race.(5-10-2002) UPDATE: The Sports Business Journal reports that

McLaughlin closes out Lowes testing as fastest:

McLaughlin closes out Lowes testing as fastest:

May 8, 2002
#18-Mike McLaughlin's fastest lap came aboard the #18 MBNA Pontiac as 20 teams made final preparations for the May 25 CARQUEST Auto Parts 300. With mid-day track temperatures topping 135 degrees, the unofficial stopwatches caught McLaughlin at 174.193 mph in the Pontiac

Hamilton Fastest in Lowes Testing:

Hamilton Fastest in Lowes Testing:

May 7, 2002
#25-Bobby Hamilton Jr. topped the unofficial speed charts Monday as testing shifted into high gear at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Hamilton led the speed parade among the 22 BGN teams preparing for the May 25 CARQUEST Auto Parts 300. Former Indy Car driver Roberto Guerrero

Park Speaks Out:

Park Speaks Out:

May 5, 2002
Park Speaks Out: The news that Dale Earnhardt Inc. officials have spoken to Elliott Sadler put DEI drivers Steve Park and Michael Waltrip on the spot this week. Both are in the final year of their contracts. Park took advantage of the spotlight to share his perspective

Park to Lose the #1 Ride? UPDATE:

Park to Lose the #1 Ride? UPDATE:

May 4, 2002
Park to Lose the #1 Ride? UPDATE: The Sporting News has learned that Steve Park will be released from the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 1 Pennzoil Chevrolet following the Coca-Cola 600 later this month. Kenny Wallace is expected to take the seat at Dover. While Park has

DEI Shakeup Coming? UPDATE 2:

DEI Shakeup Coming? UPDATE 2:

May 4, 2002
DEI Shakeup Coming? UPDATE 2: A shakeup appears to be looming at Dale Earnhardt Inc., with word that DEI boss Ty Norris is talking with Elliott Sadler about driving for the company next season, presumably replacing either #15-Michael Waltrip or #1-Steve Park. Norris

Keller wins at Richmond:

Keller wins at Richmond:

May 3, 2002
#57-Jason Keller picked up his third win of the season Friday night in the Hardee's 250 at Richmond International Raceway. #46-Ashton Lewis Jr. was second, #60-Greg Biffle was third, #99-Michael Waltrip fourth and #54-Kevin Grubb rounded out the top five. See story

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATE 4 staying thru 2002:

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATE 4 staying thru 2002:

May 3, 2002
Sadler out of the #21? UPDATE 4 staying thru 2002: ESPN2's RPM 2 Night reports that Elliott Sadler has asked for his release from the #21 Wood Brothers team. Sadler supposedly is looking at an opportunity with Dale Earnhardt Inc (#15? - no idea). The Wood Brothers