Michael Waltrip News

RIR Testing UPDATE:

RIR Testing UPDATE:

August 21, 2001
RIR Testing UPDATE: Cup drivers #18-Bobby Labonte, #5-Terry Labonte and #99-Jeff Burton, along with BGN drivers Jason Rudd and Brian Vickers are scheduled to test in preparation for the CUP and BGN races at Richmond on Sept 7-8th. The testing will be held on Monday

Graves at DEI UPDATE:

Graves at DEI UPDATE:

August 13, 2001
Graves at DEI UPDATE: Fred Graves, former crew chief for the #14 AJ Foyt team and DEI CTS team, is now the Car Chief at Dale Earnhardt Inc(DEI) for driver #15 Michael Waltrip(CNN/SI Qualifying Coverage)(8-11-2001) UPDATE: Fred Graves, who had worked as a freelance

BGN Dodge and Testing News:

BGN Dodge and Testing News:

August 12, 2001
BGN Dodge and Testing News: A sneak preview of Dodge's first foray into the BGN will be on display at Richmond International Raceway on Tuesday and Wednesday. Steven Christian will be testing a Dodge on the .75-mile oval in preparation for the Autolite/FRAM 250 Busch

More Earnhardt:

More Earnhardt:

August 11, 2001
More Earnhardt:Kerry Earnhardt, the eldest son of seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt, may be joining the BGN ranks full time next year. Racing under the DEI ownership banner, he could possibly have sponsorship from Wrangler Jeans and a known restaurant chain. Earnhardt

Hedrick to Return? with Earnhardt? UPDATE full time BGN for DEI:

Hedrick to Return? with Earnhardt? UPDATE full time BGN for DEI:

August 11, 2001
Hedrick to Return? with Earnhardt? UPDATE full time BGN for DEI: hearing a rumor I have not been able to confirm - that Kerry Earnhardt, oldest son of the late Dale Earnahrdt, will supposedly be driving a BGN car for former #41 team owner Larry Hedrick. Supposedly

Earnhardt to run for Waltrip at MIS:

Earnhardt to run for Waltrip at MIS:

August 9, 2001
Earnhardt to run for Waltrip at MIS:Kerry Earnhardt, who won the June ARCA race at Michigan, will return to MIS this month for the NAPAonline.com 250 NASCAR BGN race. Earnhardt, son of the late Dale Earnhardt and half brother to second-year Winston Cup star Dale Earnhardt

Hmiel Stays as Crew Chief:

Hmiel Stays as Crew Chief:

July 28, 2001
Hmiel Stays as Crew Chief: Ty Norris, executive vice president of motorsports at Dale Earnhardt Inc., said Friday Steve Hmiel will remain as crew chief for Michael Waltrip's #15 NAPA Auto Parts team through the end of the season. Hmiel, DEI's director of motorsports

Testing at Indy – Tues/Wed UPDATE 2:

Testing at Indy – Tues/Wed UPDATE 2:

July 26, 2001
Testing at Indy - Tues/Wed UPDATE 2: NASCAR Winston Cup Series testing for this year’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been set according to the car owner point positions as of June 15, 2001. Those teams in the odd-numbered point positions tested last

Irwin/Earnhardt/Petty Tribute:

Irwin/Earnhardt/Petty Tribute:

July 19, 2001
Irwin/Earnhardt/Petty Tribute: NHIS will hold a race-day tribute to the late seven-time champion, Dale Earnhardt. Details are still being worked out and are expected to be announced tomorrow(Union Leader), no word on if they will have a tribute for Kenny Irwin(7-18

Incredible – Little E Wins at Daytona

Incredible – Little E Wins at Daytona

July 8, 2001
Incredible - Little E Wins at Daytona in the Pepsi 400. #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr wins at Daytona where he lost his Dad in the Daytona 500, a very emotional and popular win. His teammate #15-Michael Waltrip finished 2nd, great celebration by Little E and Waltrip in the

MW Honored:

MW Honored:

July 5, 2001
MW Honored: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #15 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, made a stop at DAYTONA USA onWednesday for what he thought was a special fan forum. What his visit turned out to be was a celebration of his victory in this year’s 43rd annual Daytona 500. After

Another Parker UPDATE

Another Parker UPDATE

June 27, 2001
ppc Racing will field a third entry for Billy Parker in several races during the second half of the 201 BGN season. ppc Racing fields teams for #10-Jeff Green and #57-Jason Keller(Winston Cup Scene)(2-2-2001) UPDATE: #36-Hank Parker Jr. will get the chance to compete

#15 Crew Chief Leaves:

#15 Crew Chief Leaves:

June 8, 2001
#15 Crew Chief Leaves: Scott Eggleston, crew chief for Michael Waltrip's #15 NAPA Chevy, has parted ways with the team. Steve Hmiel, technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc., will fill that duty on a temporary basis. Eggleston left the team on Thursday(NASCAR.com

Shawna to Try again:

Shawna to Try again:

June 5, 2001
Shawna to Try again: When she starts the 400-miler this Sunday, Shawna Robinson will become the first female driver since Patty Moise competed at Talladega, AL., on July 30, 1989, to start a NASCAR Winston Cup event. With the addition of four more races currently on

Michael, Ken and Johnny back:

Michael, Ken and Johnny back:

May 30, 2001
Michael, Ken and Johnny back: Responding to the clamor of the fans, Speedvision will present a special one-time only (for now) reteaming of those bad boys of stock car racing, Michael Waltrip, Ken Schrader and Johnny Benson in One More Time With Michael, Ken and Johnny