Will Drive the No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota in the Daytona 500 CORNELIUS, N.C. – A driving career that has spanned a quarter of a century, defined by two emotional winning performances on NASCAR’s biggest stage, will be celebrated during the 2010 Daytona 500. Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 champion, announced today that he will drive a limited schedule beginning next season as he begins to focus on being one of the youngest multi-team owners in the history of NASCAR. “This sport, this race and this sponsor are very special to me,” said Waltrip. “The first race I ever ran for NAPA AUTO PARTS was the 2001 Daytona 500. I won it. I wore the blue and yellow when I was ... FULL STORY »
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 »
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 »
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 »
NAPA RACING PRESS BOX FEATURING PATRICK CARPENTIER What are your thoughts heading into this weekend’s race at Infineon Raceway? “I am really excited about this opportunity and about being in the NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota. I get to drive for NAPA in ... FULL STORY »
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, ... FULL STORY »
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 ... FULL STORY »