SI.com (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Michael Waltrip sat helpless in the garage as the laps counted down at Richmond last Saturday night. Parked by NASCAR after contact with Casey Mears turned into an ugly, intentional wreck, the 45-year-old veteran could do nothing to save face in the latest of a series of missteps since his self-owned program moved to Toyota in 2007. Frustrated, all he could do was sit and watch as his...
Fox News (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Michael Waltrip was allowed back on the track Monday, two days after getting his first taste of NASCAR's harshest penalty. After Casey Mears knocked Waltrip's car into the wall late in Saturday's race at Richmond International Raceway, Waltrip retaliated by ramming into the back of Mears' car and pushing it several hundred yards. NASCAR parked Waltrip for the final...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
Saturday's night's race at Richmond gives Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone plenty to discuss. Was Kyle Busch out of line for wrecking Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Did Michael Waltrip receive too harsh of a penalty? And the fellas also give their Darlington predictions. Feud of the Week
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
Michael Waltrip was allowed back on the track Monday, two days after getting his first taste of NASCAR's harshest penalty.
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 04/28/2008
... Gordon #24 DuPont/Pepsi Chevrolet Hendrick Motorsports 188 laps20. David Reutimann #44 UPS Toyota Michael Waltrip Racing 188 laps21. Sterling Marlin #09 Miccosukee Resorts Chevrolet Phoenix Racing 188 laps22. Regan Smith* #01 Principal Financial Chevrolet Dale Earnhardt Inc 188 laps23. Kasey Kahne #9 Budweiser Dodge Gillett-Evernham Motorsport 188 laps24. Kevin Harvick #29 Shell/Pennzoil...
TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 04/28/2008
Among the contenders who emerged late in Sunday's Aaron's 499 were surprises Michael Waltrip, Juan Pablo Montoya, David Ragan and substitute driver David Stremme.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 04/27/2008
... (153), David Stremme (154), Denny Hamlin (155-167), Ryan Newman (168-172), Kurt Busch (173-179), Michael Waltrip (180)Off the track: Reed Sorenson (engine — out), Ken Schrader (out), Carl Edwards (accident — out), Tony Stewart (accident — out)Starting in the back: David Stremme (driver change, Dario Franchitti injured), Scott Riggs (engine change), Robby Gordon (driver change), P.J....
Fox News (Free subscription) | 04/27/2008
... (eighth). Last year's fall race at Talladega offered the first glimpse of Toyota's potential. Michael Waltrip and Dave Blaney started on the front row and Blaney's third-place finish was the manufacturer's best for the season. Despite Blaney and J.J. Yeley failing to qualify for Sunday's show, eight Toyotas will start the 188-lap affair."We're a lot further ahead in the program than...
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 04/27/2008
... Dale Earnhardt Inc 51.813secs23. Kurt Busch #2 Miller Lite Dodge Penske Racing 51.815secs24. Michael McDowell* #00 Aaron's Toyota Michael Waltrip Racing 51.830secs25. Reed Sorenson #41 Polaroid Dodge Chip Ganassi Racing 51.846secs26. Juan Montoya #42 Wrigley's Dodge Chip Ganassi Racing 51.869secs27. Michael Waltrip #55 NAPA Toyota Michael Waltrip...
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 04/26/2008
Michael Waltrip leads poorly attended Talladega Happy Hour practice.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 04/26/2008
Practice speeds: | All of Michael Waltrip's career Sprint Cup Series victories have been on restrictor-plate tracks, and Friday he demonstrated why he is so good on these types of venues.With a fast lap of 192.754 mph, the driver of the No. 55 NAPA Toyota paced the Happy Hour final practice session for this weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway.Waltrip finished ahead of Daytona...
The Anniston Star Online (Free subscription) | 04/26/2008
... the back of his house in the garage with things set up, so I knew Kenny and he probably talked to Michael as well about me.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 04/25/2008
Practice speeds: | All of Michael Waltrip's career Sprint Cup Series victories have been on restrictor-plate tracks, and Friday he demonstrated why he is so good on these types of venues.With a fast lap of 192.754 mph, the driver of the No. 55 NAPA Toyota paced the Happy Hour final practice session for this weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway.Waltrip finished ahead of Daytona...
The Nascar Insiders (Free subscription) | 04/25/2008
... Ganassi Racing. What this means for their future at Roush is unclear. UPS who wants out from under Michael Waltrip racing seems more than willing to foot the bill and have the young driver represent their brand. Up in Mooresville discontent may be growing from now DEI team leader Martin Truex Jr. His dismal performances in large part due to equipment may be the thing that drives him...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 04/25/2008
... better to go this route for a big time ownership role even if his was forced to use Toyota cars. Michael Waltrip Racing has all three cars in the top 35, but all of them are very close to getting kicked out. Robby Gordon owns his own team, but is 30th in the points. I highly doubt Tony wants to be in this situation if it occurs. My favorite option is selling a piece of the #20 team...
