Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is a professional race car driver and team owner. He is the younger brother of Darrell Waltrip, a 3-time NASCAR champion (now retired). Michael drove the #15 NAPA Chevrolet Monte Carlo car in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series for DEI through the 2005 season. In 2006, Waltrip and NAPA left DEI for Michael's own team, Waltrip-Jasper Racing. Waltrip currently drives the #55 NAPA Dodge Charger. In 2006, when Waltrip failed to qualify for the Coca-Cola 600, he bought a slot from the #74 McGlynn Racing Dodge to drive in the race and to keep his streak of 262 consecutive races. He also drives the # 99 Aaron's "Dream Machine" car in NASCAR's Busch Series.

While many of his competitors started racing cars when they were barely old enough to walk, Michael Waltrip waited until his teen years to start tooling around the midwest in go-kart races.

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(7/16) GM Considering Motorsports Program Cuts, Toyota Reevaluating NASCAR Budget
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7/14 - Penske Racing and Ryan Newman to Part Ways After 2008
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(6/26) NASCAR Issues Penalties to Gordon and Johnson, DEI News and More.
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(6/25) NASCAR Owner Submits Changes in Qualifying, Gibbs Denies Speculation and More.
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Lawyer: Grant's legal woes have no bearing on lawsuit
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:17:16 -0400
The former racing official who has accused NASCAR of racial discrimination and sexual harassment in a $225 million lawsuit had a restraining order filed against her by a former boyfriend and was arrested for driving under the influence, The Associated Press has learned.
Countdown to the Chase
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:29:24 -0400
The Race to the Chase is under way, continuing this weekend at Watkins Glen:
Truex Jr. re-signs with DEI
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:00:48 -0400
Martin Truex Jr. will return to the No. 1 Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet next year, Sporting News has learned.
Yeley ousted from No. 96; Coleman tabbed as driver
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:27:55 -0400
Beginning with the Sprint Cup race Aug. 17 at Michigan, Brad Coleman will replace J.J. Yeley as the driver of the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Toyota, team officials announced Wednesday.
Jones to sub for Yeley in No. 96 at Watkins Glen
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:28:48 -0400
P.J. Jones will drive the No. 96 Toyota Camry in Sunday's Centurion Boats at The Glen Sprint Cup Series race at the Watkins Glen International road course, Hall of Fame Racing officials announced Tuesday.

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