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Articles tagged ‘Michael Waltrip’

Jul 08
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Michael Waltrip, 2009 LifeLock.com 400 NSCS Race Preview

How do you feel about the press announcement that took place yesterday at Michael Waltrip Racing? “I'm proud and happy. I'm turning my car over to a guy that I think can go win the championship in it, and I've always said ‑‑ I've been racing these cars for a long time, as we all well know -- if I thought I wasn't the best man for the job, I wouldn't have had a ride for this long. If I wasn't the guy to go race it on Sunday, somebody else would take my place. And I believe at this time in my career that Martin (Truex, Jr.) is the right guy to take over my car and go win races ... FULL STORY »

Toyota Motorsports, Post-Coke Zero 400 NSCS Race Recaps

• Denny Hamlin (third) was the highest finishing Camry driver in Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Daytona International Speedway. • Camry driver Kyle Busch was leading on the last lap when he hit the wall while trying ... FULL STORY »

2009 Subway Jalapeno 250 NNS First Practice Speeds

Michael Waltrip was the fastest in the first NASCAR Nationwide Series practice session at Daytona International Speedway, as he posted a lap speed of 185.491mph, while Raybestos Rookie contender, Brendan Gaughan, with a speed of 184.923mph, was second fastest. Kevin Harvick, ... FULL STORY »

Michael Waltrip, 2009 Coke Zero 400 NSCS Race Preview

NAPA RACING PRESS BOX FEATURING MICHAEL WALTRIP What does it mean to a driver to have success at Daytona? “When I was a kid growing up, Daytona was the only track I really knew. It was the most important track. It defined ... FULL STORY »

Toyota Motorsports Post-LENOX Industurial Tools 301 NSCS Race Recaps

• Camry driver Joey Logano earned his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) win in today’s rain-shortened race at his home track of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. • The Middletown, Conn.-native becomes the youngest winner in NSCS history at 19 ... FULL STORY »

Michael Waltrip Teams Up With Big Brother Darrell for Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. – NAPA AUTO PARTS driver Michael Waltrip will be going after his third NASCAR Sprint Cup victory at Daytona International Speedway next Saturday night with a little extra help. He’s putting his big brother, three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup ... FULL STORY »

Michael Waltrip, 2009 LENOX Tools 301 NSCS Race Preview

NAPA RACING PRESS BOX FEATURING MICHAEL WALTRIP Sunday was the first time you were not at a track since November of 1985. What was it like watching the race as a car owner from home? “It was awesome to be able to ... FULL STORY »



Only One Month Left To Vote! Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame Voting Ends July 15
Posted 06.15.09
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Officials for the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame are encouraging fans to act quickly, as only one month remains to submit votes for the 2009 Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame. Fans that want to see their favorite driver inducted this year will need to crank up ...FULL STORY »
Michael Waltrip, 2009 LifeLock 400 NSCS Race Preview
Posted 06.09.09
NAPA RACING PRESS BOX FEATURING MICHAEL WALTRIP Today it was announced that Patrick Carpentier will drive for you next week at Infineon Raceway. What prompted your decision to do that? “There are so many great road course racers competing in Sonoma this year, and as the owner and driver of the No. ...FULL STORY »
Michael Waltrip, 2009 Pocono 500 NSCS Race Preview
Posted 06.02.09
NAPA RACING PRESS BOX FEATURING MICHAEL WALTRIP Talk about last weekend’s race at Dover. “It was a tough day for us. That’s the second engine we’ve lost in three races. I don’t find that to be very acceptable. Our car wasn’t great, but it wasn’t bad in the middle of the race. ...FULL STORY »
Trevor Bayne to compete in 8 Nationwide Series races for Michael Waltrip Racing
Posted 06.01.09
Michael Waltrip Racing has announced plans for 18-year-old Trevor Bayne to drive in eight NASCAR Nationwide Series races this seaon. Bayne will compete in eight races with the No. 99 team, beginning with this weekend’s race at Nashville Superspeedway. The Dale Earnhardt Inc. development driver will also race at Kentucky ...FULL STORY »
Some Pre-Dover Comments
Posted 05.30.09
Some comments on the upcoming Mason-Dixon 400 - *** Is Michael Waltrip Racing for real?  So far we've seen a lot of hype because of David Reutimann's rain-shortened win at Charlotte and his Dover pole.   And Reutimann has actually done okay here, finishing in the top-20 twice in three starts.  But ...FULL STORY »
Michael Waltrip, 2009 Autism Speaks 400 NSCS Race Preview
Posted 05.26.09
NAPA RACING PRESS BOX FEATURING MICHAEL WALTRIP What all has happened to you since winning your first NASCAR Sprint Cup race as a car owner? “I got a bunch of messages. It was a record for me when I turned on my phone after the race. I had over 163 messages and ...FULL STORY »
Toyota NSCS Teams Post-Coca-Cola 600 Race Recaps
Posted 05.25.09
• Camry driver David Reutimann earned his career-first Sprint Cup Series win in today’s rain-shortened race a Charlotte’s Lowe’s Motor Speedway. • Today’s win marks the fourth NSCS win for Toyota in 2009 and 14th win since joining the series in 2007. • Reutimann has made the most starts in a Toyota ...FULL STORY »
Michael Waltrip, 2009 Coca-Cola 600 NSCS Race Preview
Posted 05.19.09
NAPA RACING PRESS BOX FEATURING MICHAEL WALTRIP What is the key to running well at Lowe’s Motor Speedway? “The key is being able to anticipate how the track is going to change throughout the course of the night. In the past, it was pretty black and white. All you had to do ...FULL STORY »
Michael Waltrip Renews Wedding Vows of NASCAR’s All-Star Couple
Posted 05.19.09
On Saturday, May 16, two-time Daytona 500 winner and NASCAR® great Michael Waltrip helped Karen and Jim Saunders of Greenville, N.C., celebrate 25 years of marriage and ring in their silver anniversary by re-renewing the wedding vows of NASCARs “All-Star Couple.” It was the Saunders’ devotion and love for both each ...FULL STORY »


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