Michael Waltrip from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Michael Waltrip is a racing driver from United States.
Born 30th April 1963, 63 years old.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
The recorded standings include 75813 points.
First race: 1985 World 600
First win: 2001 Daytona 500
Last win: 2003 Talladega NASCAR
Last race: 2017 Daytona 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Michael Waltrip's career covers the period from 1985 to 2017. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 4 race wins and 4 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Michael Waltrip is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1985 - 2017 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 785 | Tracks | 27 |
| Wins | 4 | Podiums | 18 |
| Poles | 4 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 16 | Cars | 28 |
Career context
| Main championship | NASCAR (784 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Chuck Rider (293 starts) |
| Most visited track | Talladega (60 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Michael Waltrip statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR | 33 | 784 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Michael Waltrip took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Michael Waltrip moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 207 | 57 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 2853 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 2840 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 2949 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 3057 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 3251 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 3254 | 15 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 2825 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 3291 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 3512 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 3601 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 3535 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 3173 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 3340 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 2974 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 2797 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 3159 | 24 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 3985 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 3934 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3878 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3452 | 25 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 2350 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1149 | 44 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2889 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2839 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 284 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 56 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 94 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 114 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 76 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 58 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 42 | 45 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | -5 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Michael Waltrip raced
Michael Waltrip is linked with 27 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Talladega.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans | 44 | 1 | |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 11 | 24 |
| Watkins Glen | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| Riverside | 11 | 9 | 5 |
| Darlington | 3 | 6 | 43 |
| Daytona | 1 | 2 | 56 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 5 | 48 |
| Michigan | 4 | 1 | 49 |
| Dover Downs | 5 | 1 | 48 |
| Sears Point | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| Pocono | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | 4 | 28 |
| Homestead | 2 | 8 | 9 |
| Las Vegas Speedway | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| California Speedway | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 39 | 1 |
| Richmond | 9 | 2 | 45 |
| Kansas City | 11 | 4 | 9 |
| Chicagoland | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Martinsville | 3 | 7 | 47 |
| North Wilkesboro | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| Bristol | 5 | 3 | 48 |
| North Carolina | 4 | 2 | 37 |
| Talladega | 1 | 1 | 60 |
Michael Waltrip: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 2001 Daytona 500 and currently ends with 2003 Talladega NASCAR Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Michael Waltrip: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Michael Waltrip in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Michael Waltrip
- Mark Martin (694 shared races)
- Ricky Rudd (653 shared races)
- Dale Jarrett (646 shared races)
- Kyle Petty (642 shared races)
- Bill Elliott (631 shared races)
- Bobby Labonte (576 shared races)
- Jeff Gordon (575 shared races)
- Jeff Burton (534 shared races)
Other drivers in Michael Waltrip's debut race
List of teams Michael Waltrip was a part of
Michael Waltrip is connected with 16 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Chuck Rider.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Earnhardt Incorporated | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Wood Brothers | 5 | 6 | 95 |
| Dick Bahre | 18 | 19 | 5 |
| Mueller Brothers | 22 | 24 | 1 |
| Chuck Rider | 2 | 1 | 293 |
| Jim Smith | 12 | 11 | 21 |
| Doug Bawel | 14 | 19 | 32 |
| Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | 2 | 1 | 176 |
| Jim Mattei | 3 | 2 | 47 |
| Michael Waltrip | 2 | 1 | 103 |
| Raynard McGlynn | 41 | 43 | 1 |
| Phil Parsons | 41 | 39 | 1 |
| BK Racing | 30 | 36 | 1 |
| Brandon Davis | 22 | 29 | 1 |
| Jay Robinson | 8 | 30 | 3 |
| AF Corse | 44 | 1 |
List of all the cars Michael Waltrip drove
Michael Waltrip is linked with 28 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 18
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 5
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fourth generation)
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 28
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 19
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 1
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 27
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 13
Best position in qualification: 37
Total Races: 1
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 115
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen3
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 121
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 4
Ferrari
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 44
Total Races: 1
Toyota
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 81