Michael Waltrip

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota, talks with team owner Michael Waltrip on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: David Ragan, driver of the #34 Farm Rich Ford, is congratulated by Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, and Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, lead the field through turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: The #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota driven by Michael Waltrip (not pictured), the #15 Peak Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer (not pictured) and the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr. (not pictured) sit parked on pit road during a rain delay at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: The #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota driven by Michael Waltrip (not pictured) sits covered on pit road as NASCAR Air Titan drying machines attempt to dry the track during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, leads Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 Peak Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: David Stremme, driver of the #30 Lean 1 Toyota, races Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (Clockwise from top L) Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Ford, Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, are involved in a wreck during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: The #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, driven by Michael Waltrip (not pictured), is seen on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: A detail of the helmet worn by Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, is seen on top of Waltrip's car on the grid during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (L-R) University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron and Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, pose for a photo on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine / Alabama National Championship Toyota, answers questions from the press during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Qualifying was later officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 03: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine - Alabama National Championship Toyota, looks on as he sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Car owner Michael Waltrip interviews Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Team owner Michael Waltrip talks to Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 RK Motors Toyota, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

NAPLES, FL - APRIL 03: Aaron Godnai, VP of Michael Waltrip Racine poses at the World Congress Of Sports Executive Portrait Studio on April 3, 2013 in Naples, Florida.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: Team owner Michael Waltrip talks with Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Team owner Michael Waltrip watches practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 RK Motors Toyota, talks with team owner Michael Waltrip during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota, and Josh Wise, driver of the #35 MDS Transport Ford, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota, speaks with Michael McDowell, driver of the #98 K-Love/Curb Records Ford, in the garage before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota, speaks with fellow driver David Stremme and team owner Brandon Davis before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: The helmet of Michael Waltrip, driver of the #26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota, sits on top of his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota, stands by his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Officials inspect the #26 Toyota driven by Michael Waltrip after the first day of practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Michael Waltrip poses during portraits for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Owner of Swan Racing Brandon Davis, Michael Waltrip, and Sandy Hook Fire Chief Bill Halstead pose for a photo at the unveiling of the #26 car to benefit victims of the Newtown, CT shooting at the 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Michael Waltrip speaks at the unveiling of the #26 car to benefit victims of the Newtown, CT shooting at the 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Owner of Swan Racing Brandon Davis (L) and Michael Waltrip (R) speak at the unveiling of the #26 car to benefit victims of the Newtown, CT shooting at the 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: Michael Waltrip, Owner of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer (not pictured), answers questions n Sirius XM radio show NASCAR on FOX on February 7, 2013 in New York City.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: Michael Waltrip, Owner of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer (not pictured), is interviewed by FOX and Friends host Brian Kilmeade at Fox News Studios on February 7, 2013 in New York City.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: Michael Waltrip, owner of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer (not pictured), looks on at Fox News Studios on February 7, 2013 in New York City.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: Michael Waltrip, owner of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota driven by Clint Bowyer (not pictured), takes photos of NASCARS Gen-6 cars on display at Fox News Studios on February 7, 2013 in New York City.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 26: (L) Clint Bowyer and (R) Michael Waltrip, drivers of the #56 AF - Waltrip Ferrari 458, sit in pit road prior to the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 26: The #56 AF Waltrip Ferrari 458, driven by Robert Kauffman, Rui Aguas, Michael Waltrip and Clint Bowyer drives during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 26: Robert Kauffman (l), Clint Bowyer, Rui Aguas and Michael Waltrip (r) drivers of the #56 AF-Waltrip RK Motors Ferrari 458 sign autographs at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 26, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 25: The #56 RK Motors Ferrari 458 driven by Robert Kauffamn, Rui Aguas,Micahel Waltrip and Clint Bowyer practices at Daytona International Speedway on January 25, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 24: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #56 RK Motorsports Ferrari 458, stands in the garage area practice at Daytona International Speedway on January 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 24: Clint Bowyer (R), co-driver of the #56 RK Motors Ferrari 458, talks with owner/driver Michael Waltrip during practice at Daytona International Speedway on January 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Drivers Martin Truex Jr., Mark Martin, Brian Vickers and Clint Bowyer are introduced to the media by team owner, Michael Waltrip, of MWR Racing during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 22, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: Michael Waltrip stands in the paddock during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: Michael Waltrip prepares to drive during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: Michael Waltrip, center, talks with tem drivers Clint Bowyer, left, and Robert Kauffman during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: Michael Waltrip, left, signa an autograph during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: The #Ferrari458 of Michael Waltrip, Robert Kauffman , Clint Bowyer, and Rui Aguas is shown in action during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Team owner Michael Waltrip speaks to the media after an on-track incident with Clint Bowyer (not pictured), driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, and Jeff Gordon (not pictured), driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Team owner Michael Waltrip watches the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Team owner Michael Waltrip and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, talk during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Team owner Michael Waltrip (L) talks with Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, during practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, talks to team owner Michael Waltrip during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 26: Team owner Michael Waltrip talks to Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-Hour Energy Benefiting Avon Foundation for Women Toyota, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, talks with team owner Michael Waltrip after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, stands on the grid with team owner Michael Waltrip during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Team owner Michael Waltrip, looks on from the garage stall of the #15 5-Hour Energy Toyota, driven by Clint Bowyer, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 17: Brian Vickers, driver of the #15 Michael Waltrip Toyota, tests a 2013 Toyota during NASCAR testing at Kansas Speedway on October 17, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 13: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-Hour Energy Benefiting Avon Foundation for Women Toyota, celebrates with team owner Michael Waltrip after Bowyer won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 07: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Charlie Loudermilk Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Subway Ford, as a plane flys over head during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 7, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 07: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Charlie Loudermilk Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 7, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 05: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, talks with Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-Hour Energy Benefiting Avon Foundation for Women Toyota, and Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Charlie Loudermilk Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 05: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Charlie Loudermilk Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, talks with a crew member in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 05: Michael Waltrip drives the #55 Charlie Loudermilk Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota ahead of a group of cars during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 23: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 23, 2012 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 08: (C) Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, celebrates with team owner Michael Waltrip and crew members after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 07: Team owner Michael Waltrip looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 07: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, team owner Michael Waltrip and Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Rob Kauffman participates in a press conference held by Michael Waltrip racing during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia. The press conference announced a continued partnership with NAPA as the title sponsor of the #56 car as well as a contract extension being signed by Truex with MWR.

HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Team owners Michael Waltrip (L) and Rob Kauffman (C) pose with driver Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Shocks and Struts Toyota, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia.

HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Team owner Michael Waltrip looks on from the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia.

HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Team owner Michael Waltrip (L) and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Toyota, pose for a photo next to the #56 car following a press conference held by Michael Waltrip racing during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia. The press conference announced a continued partnership with NAPA as the title sponsor of the #56 car as well as a contract extension being signed by Truex with MWR.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 19: Team owner Michael Waltrip looks on from pit road during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands with Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12: Team owner Michael Waltrip talks with team owner Roger Penske during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, talks to team owner Michael Waltrip during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 11, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.

DACONO, CO - JULY 28: Michael Waltrip #55 waves to the crowd during driver introductions at the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West NAPA/Toyota 150 at Colorado National Speedway July 28, 2012 in Dacono, Colorado. Greg Pursley #26 won the race while Waltrip finished sixth.

DACONO, CO - JULY 28: Michael Waltrip #55 makes his way around the track during qualifying for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West NAPA/Toyota 150 at Colorado National Speedway July 28, 2012 in Dacono, Colorado.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 05: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, dirves on the track during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 5, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 30: The #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota pit board hangs over pit road as Michael Waltrip races down the front stretch during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 30, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 30: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, drives his damaged car on the apron after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 30, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 30: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, leads Dave Blaney, driver of the #36 Seal Wrap Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 30, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 30: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 30, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 30: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, looks on during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 30, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Team owner Michael Waltrip speaks to the media during the unveiling of a new University of Kentucky paint scheme for the #55 car at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SONOMA, CA - JUNE 24: Team owner Michael Waltrip celebrates in Victory Lane after Clint Bowyer (not pictured), driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma on June 24, 2012 in Sonoma, California.

SONOMA, CA - JUNE 22: Martin Truex Jr. (R), driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, talks with Clint Bowyer (L), driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, and car owner Michael Waltrip (R) during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma on June 22, 2012 in Sonoma, California.

BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 17: Team owner Michael Waltrip watches the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 17, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 17: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 17, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 14: The AF - Corse Michael Waltrip Ferrari 458 of Robert Kauffman, Rui Aguas and Brian Vickers drives during qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 14, 2012 in Le Mans, France.

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 10: Michael Waltrip stands on the grid before the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR at Pocono Raceway on June 10, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 06: Michael Waltrip (R) arrives at the 2012 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee.

DOVER, DE - JUNE 02: Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, celebrates with team owner Michael Waltrip after qualifying for pole position for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 2, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

DOVER, DE - JUNE 02: Team owner Michael Waltrip stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 2, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 06: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Rheem Chevrolet, Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Turtle Wax/Menards Chevrolet, Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Toyota, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 Aaron's/Alabama National Champions Toyota, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 06: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Toyota, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 06: Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil-AAA Dodge, and Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 Aaron's Toyota, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

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Jimmy's Take: Jimmy gives us his take on Michael Waltrip, driver or owner? Plus he gives out a Crying Towel award. July 4th, 2012

NASCAR Race Hub: Michael Waltrip

Race Hub: Steve Byrnes talks to team owner/winner of the #15 car, Michael Waltrip about the win at Sonoma and the upcoming race in his home state of Kentucky this weekend. June 26th, 2012

NASCAR Victory Lane: Michael Waltrip - Sonoma

NASCAR: John Roberts, Jeff Hammond and Matt Clark ask Michael Waltrip about how it feels to get his third win as an owner.

CUP: Galaxy Grid - Row 10

CUP: SPEED Center sets a grid of the greatest drivers to race in the All-Star race. Kasey Kahne and Michael Waltrip start on Row 10.

Trackside: Michael Waltrip - Daytona

Trackside: Michael Waltrip stops by the Trackside set to talk about his new role with NASCAR on FOX.

NASCAR Race Hub: Rolex 24

Race Hub: Travis Pastrana and Michael Waltrip talk about teaming up for the Rolex 24 at Daytona and what the race means to them.

NASCAR Race Hub: Outtakes with Michael Waltrip

Race Hub: Check out a behind-the-scenes look at Michael Waltrip as he hangs out on set with Steve Byrnes and the NASCAR Race Hub crew.

Recent Quotes

05/16/2013

My favorite All-Star Race was 1996. I am a big sucker for an underdog in any sport. Imagine being Michael Waltrip, earning the final transfer spot and turning that into a victory -- the first of your career. On top of that, he was driving for the famed Wood Brothers, a team that holds deep respect with every team in the garage.

Michael Waltrip at the SPEED.com: NASCAR

05/08/2013

I had a ball ... I love being at Talladega and I love racing.

Michael Waltrip at the Speedway Media

05/04/2013

When you take off from Daytona until May, there's so many things you need to orientate yourself with - something as simple as just being able to see the water temperature and water pressure gauges in your peripheral without having to pay attention to them, understanding how the cars move when other cars come around you

Michael Waltrip at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram