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Michael Waltrip

NASCAR: Sneak Peek At Special Paint Schemes for Aaron’s 499

When the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit hits Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the Aaron’s 499, several drivers will be sporting unique paint schemes. When your driver runs a different paint scheme it tends to make the race that much more exciting. For the drivers running different schemes are also important because they obviously want to […] Read More →

NAPA decision sends ‘very loud message’ to NASCAR

Other drivers say loss of longtime brand major blow to sport LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR sent shock waves through the Sprint Cup garage with its unprecedented punishment of Michael Waltrip Racing for manipulating the Sept. 7 race at Richmond International Raceway. But the biggest ripple from those penalties – NAPA’s decision Thursday to vacate the […] Read More →

NASCAR boots Truex from Chase

Ryan Newman is replacing Martin Truex Jr. in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship as part of NASCAR’S penalties against Michael Waltrip Racing for manipulating the outcome of last weekend’s race at Richmond. Two independent people familiar with the situation described the penalties to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because NASCAR had […] Read More →

Harvick diagnoses the cure for RCR's ailments

Driver thinks an experienced competition director could turn things around TALLADEGA, Ala. — After finishing 1-2 in this race last fall, Richard Childress Racing should come into this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway brimming with confidence and positive momentum. After all, Clint Bowyer‘s victory — with help from Jeff Burton — was not only the organization’s […] Read More →