DARRELL WALTRIP RUMORS
When the 600 molded a champion
I am sure everybody knows the story of 1985 in Charlotte and how my driver, Darrell Waltrip, tracked down Harry Gant and passed him to win the very first Winston All-Star Race which is known today as the Sprint All-Star Race.
Now back then, they ran the first Winston All-Star Race, believe it or not, on Saturday late afternoon after the Busch Series race (now obviously known as...
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May 23, 2012
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Video: 1989 All-Star Race – Darrell Waltrip and Rusty Wallace brawl on final lap
By Nathan Butler - NathanButler@OnPitRoad.com
As we countdown to Saturday night’s 28th annual Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, we look back at some memorable moments in the event’s history. Today, we focus on the famed feud between Rusty Wallace and Darrell Waltrip in 1989.
NASCAR: Michael Waltrip Returns to Drivers Seat at Talladega
Michael Waltrip may not be NASCAR's best-known owner driver (that honor goes to three-time champ Tony Stewart). But he still manages to get in the spotlight regularly, thanks to an outgoing personality and a willingness to sacrifice dignity for the worthy cause of making interesting commercials for his sponsors. On Sunday, he will make his second Sprint Cup start of the season...
Michael Waltrip, No. 55 Aaron's Color Your Way to Talladega Toyota Preview
Two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip gets help this weekend from nine-year-old Emery Beavis of Dyerbury, Tenn., who designed the No.55 Toyota’s paint scheme. Beavis won the grand-prize in the Aaron’s “2012 Color Your Way to Talladega” contest. She and three guests will attend the Aaron’s Dream Weekend in Talladega to watch Waltrip drive her design in Sunday...
Waltrip returns to race he's won twice
Michael Waltrip will once more be racing at Daytona International Speedway.
Hillman Racing and sponsor Aaron's, Inc., will put two-time Daytona 500 champ Waltrip behind the wheel of the No. 40 Toyota in the Feb. 26 NASCAR Sprint Cup season opener.
Waltrip will be attempting to make his 75th start at the track in one of NASCAR's top three national touring series, the most...
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February 15, 2012
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Waltrip recalls journey of joy to Hall
As with most things, Darrell Waltrip's love of racing started simply.
As a little boy, he'd travel to his local short track with his grandmother to take in the action. She was a diehard fan, one who loved her favorite and reviled all others. Sitting in those stands showed Waltrip a lot about fans -- information that would come in handy in years to come.
Then his eyes caught...
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January 20, 2012
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Waltrip headlines NASCAR's 3rd Hall of Fame class
Darrell Waltrip has made a living from running his mouth, with a trash-talking style that helped him become a NASCAR superstar and led to a second career as a television analyst.
Now the three-time champion is headed into NASCAR's Hall of Fame.
And he's at a loss for words.
Waltrip says he's struggled through 10 versions of a prepared speech for Friday night's...
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January 19, 2012
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CUP: Darrell Waltrip’s Long Ride Ends In Hall
Darrell Waltrip was a revolutionary of sorts as he made a name for himself at NASCAR’s highest levels…
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January 16, 2012
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Darrell Waltrip Freaks Out Riding in V8 Supercar (Video)
Darrell Waltrip is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. He’s won the Daytona 500. He experienced the thrill of Victory Lane 97 times on the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. The dude lives and breathes race cars. Yet for some reason, he flew off the handle riding in a V8 Supercar Sunday around Mount Panorama. [...]
Darrell Waltrip loses his freaking mind in V8 Supercar at Bathurst
This is some fun video: Darrell Waltrip, who's allegedly a three-time NASCAR champion but you couldn't prove it here, riding at Bathurst as part of the Bathurst 1000 in Australia. He was on board as a commentator, and oh my heavens, the commentating that was going on here! If you're not a DW fan, this will annoy you but also delight you. Just watch it.
[Hat tip to Rick...
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October 10, 2011
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