Darrell Waltrip (born February 5, 1947) is a retired NASCAR driver and commentator for Fox Sports. He won three Winston Cup titles (1981, 1982, 1985), the 1989 Daytona 500, 1992 Southern 500, and is the undisputed Memorial Day major race record holder, having won an unprecedented five Coca-Cola 600 titles.
Who has won the most Daytona 500?
Richard Petty holds the record for most Daytona 500 victories (seven), while five other drivers have won NASCAR's premier event at least three times: Cale Yarborough (four), Bobby Allison (three), Dale Jarrett (three), Jeff Gordon (three) and Denny Hamlin (three).
Do Darrell and Michael Waltrip have the same parents?
Michael Waltrip said his mother passed away “peacefully in her bed with family by her side.” Margaret Waltrip had five children, Darrell, Michael, Connie, Carolyn and the late Bobby Waltrip, who died in 2014.
What happened to Waltrip?
On August 19, 2015, co-owner Rob Kauffman announced that MWR would cease full-time racing after 2015. Much of the MWR equipment and several employees went to BK Racing for 2016. They also sold their two charters to Stewart-Haas Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing, which currently use them as the No.
How many wins did Bobby Allison have?
Bobby Allison, the 1983 champion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, ended his career with 84 victories—tied for third on the all-time victory list with Darrell Waltrip.
18 related questions foundDoes Darrell Waltrip live in Franklin TN?
Waltrip opened a Honda dealership in his hometown of Franklin in 1986. He continues to reside there today. He married Stephanie “Stevie” Rader in 1969; they have two children, Jessica Leigh and Sarah Kailyn.
Who has won Daytona 3 times?
Bobby Allison won the Daytona 500 on three occasions in 1978, 1982, and 1988. The Daytona 500 finish in 1988 was especially special for Allison since his son, Davey Allison, finished in second place behind him. Allison's victory in the 1988 Daytona 500 was the last victory of his career in NASCAR's top level.
How many times has Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500?
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin became a spectator for the first time in his career at "The Great American Race."
Who is considered the best NASCAR driver of all time?
1. Jimmie Johnson — As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered. It seems likely that his five consecutive championships will join the mark of Richard Petty's 200 Cup wins as records that will never be broken.
Who is the most popular NASCAR driver of all time?
1. Dale Earnhardt. Why He's Here: Earnhardt won only one Most Popular Driver award, and it came posthumously after his death in the last-lap accident in the 2001 Daytona 500.
What NASCAR driver has the most wins without a championship?
1. Mark Martin. Mark Martin is the best driver in NASCAR history not to win a Sprint Cup Championship.
Who was the first woman to race in the Daytona 500?
1938 - Janet Guthrie, a pioneering driver, was the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. Guthrie led the way for generations of female racers to follow. Born in Iowa City, Iowa in 1938, Guthrie's family moved to Florida when she was a toddler.
What did Michael Waltrip get in trouble for?
NASCAR has issued penalties to Michael Waltrip Racing following the sanctioning body's review of Saturday's race at Richmond International Raceway. MWR was found to have violated Section 12-4 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing).
Why did Michael Waltrip Racing go out of business?
"It's a great sport, but a very difficult business model," added Kauffman, who first propped up a financially strapped MWR in October 2007, only 10 months into its first year of operation. "From a business decision, it just made sense to not go forward with that organization because it just wasn't commercially viable."
Where is Michael Waltrip?
Unfortunately for Waltrip, MWR ceased operations in 2015, two years after the incident at Richmond involving Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex Jr., and Ryan Newman. Waltrip at least has found a home at Fox, where he serves as a full-time color analyst for both the Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck Series.
