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Some New Hampshire observations… (Beale Street Beat)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:12:29 GMT

Kurt Busch, Michael Waltrip, and J.J. Yeley were your top three. That is one strange threesome. All those drivers were around the 20th spot at lap 270. Being out front in was the best thing possible for you car most of the race, but the pit strategy won out in the end. What was up with Juan [...]

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NHMS: Rain, bumpin' and mis-spotting at this... (Answer this...)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:58:18 GMT

Race winner Kurt Busch and wife Eva (AP Photo/Tim Boyd) Kurt Busch won a rain-shortened race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, leading an unlikely top-finishing five: 2. Michael Waltrip 3. J.J. Yeley... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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RainMakers International Announces Milestone Sponsorship Between Michael Waltrip Racing and Microsoft (PR News Wire )

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RainMakers International, a full-service advertising agency from Santa Monica, CA., is pleased to announce that Microsoft Small Business has become a sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup No. 00 Team, driven by Michael McDowell. The sponsorship is under the Microsoft Small Business Sponsorship program for which RainMakers is the lead sales and...

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The MWR Discussion Continues… (The Nascar Insiders)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:41:08 GMT

As expected, Michael Waltrip Racing’s PR department came out with a response today to our report from last week (June 3rd) that they were having some financial difficulties. They, of course, denied that there were any problems with the team and that they were as strong as ever. After having our post picked up by Jayski [...]

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Petty Enterprises, Michael Waltrip Racing News, and more.. (Beale Street Beat)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:32:41 GMT

Denny Hamlin , Brian Vickers and A.J. Allmendinger and other drivers at the end of the race complained about the heat in the cars. This link says that Petty Enterprises is really close to announcing who they lined up Boston Ventures Management to help fund the organization along with the resigning of Bobby Labonte. This link says that Michael Waltrip Racing is in trouble and they have...

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News, Rumors and Our Credibility (The Nascar Insiders)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:59:25 GMT

In the past couple of weeks we were able to break, before anybody, several news stories including, Brian Pattie’s new position as crew chief on the #42, Scott Lagasse’s departure from JTG, problems with Erik Darnell over at Roush and potential financial issues at Michael Waltrip Racing. We are constantly working to provide you, our readers, with the [...]

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Pocono tri-oval provides some fun for Waltrip (Fox News)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:49:57 GMT

The unique 2.5-mile tri-oval at Pocono International Raceway, with its long straightaways between three very different corners, has fascinated Michael Waltrip since he first saw it in 1986. "When I was about 21 years old, I remember watching the drivers go into Turn 1, and they went in there for what seemed like forever," Waltrip said. "The drivers were wide open all the way into...

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BREAKING NEWS: Michael Waltrip Racing in Financial Trouble? (The Nascar Insiders)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:32 GMT

I have been hearing today that there might be trouble over at Michael Waltrip Racing. It seems that they are laying people off, telling them that it is because of financial issues. The team, which currently fields three Sprint Cup cars, the #00, the #44 and the #88, and one Nationwide Series car, the #99, has had a less [...]

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It's coming together… (MSDN Blogs)

Mon, 26 May 2008 20:18:00 GMT

The folks over at Michael Waltrip Racing Headquarters just sent over a few pictures of the Microsoft SBSC car that will debut this weekend in Dover as it is coming together. It's starting to come together quite nicely, I think. Here are the pictures for anyone interested in taking a peek: For any of you attending the race, be sure to stop by the Microsoft truck over in the Fan Zone to...

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Microsoft Kicks BAM Racing to the Curb? (Full Throttle)

Fri, 23 May 2008 18:40:16 GMT

From the Microsoft Press release: Today, we are announcing an expansion of the Microsoft Small Business sponsorship in NASCAR with Michael Waltrip Racing, continuing on our commitment to connect the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community (SBSC) with the more than 21 million small and home-based businesses in the U.S.. This new sponsorship with Michael Waltrip [...]...

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Microsoft expands its Small Business sponsorship in NASCAR (MSDN Blogs)

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:55:32 GMT

Today, we are announcing an expansion of the Microsoft Small Business sponsorship in NASCAR with Michael Waltrip Racing, continuing on our commitment to connect the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community (SBSC) with the more than 21 million small and home-based businesses in the U.S.. This new sponsorship with Michael Waltrip Racing is designed to help the participants...

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Tom Bowles: Waltrip left helpless as team crumbles around him (SI.com)

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:01:17 GMT

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...

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Waltrip, Mears make nice after Richmond wreck (Fox News)

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:39:03 GMT

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...

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Feud of the Week: Did Kyle Busch go too far by wrecking Junior? (CBS SportsLine.com)

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:43:00 GMT

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

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Waltrip, Mears on good terms after Richmond wreck (CBS SportsLine.com)

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:40:00 GMT

Michael Waltrip was allowed back on the track Monday, two days after getting his first taste of NASCAR's harshest penalty.

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NASCAR: Race Result: Aaron's 499. (Crash.Net)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:55:32 GMT

... 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...

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Busch Crashes Surprise Party (TBO > Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:29:31 GMT

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.

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LIVE: 'Dega Cup race coming down to the wire (Fox News)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:04:54 GMT

... (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....

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The Hot Pass: Don't bet against Toyota (Fox News)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:42:54 GMT

... (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...

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NASCAR: Qualifying times: Aaron's 499. (Crash.Net)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:22:56 GMT

... 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...

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