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Michael Waltrip

Two-Time Daytona 500 Champion & founder of Michael Waltrip Racing

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Michael Waltrip Biography

Michael Waltrip is a former stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. Waltrip is a two-time winner of the Daytona 500, having won the race in 2001 and 2003. He is also a pre-race analyst for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and color commentator for the Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series broadcasts for Fox Sports.

Waltrip began his career racing go-karts in Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. His stock car racing career took off in 1981, when he won the Mini-Modified division track championship at Kentucky Motor Speedway.

In 1983, Waltrip won the NASCAR Dash Series championship. Soon after, he moved to North Carolina, where he resided with NASCAR racing legend Richard Petty and his wife Lynda.

In 1985, Waltrip started five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) events for Richard (Dick) Bahre, making his debut at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in May. The following year, Waltrip completed his first full season in the Cup Series, finishing 19th in the point standings driving for Bahre. Waltrip drove for James (Jim) Smith from 1999 to 2000 in the Cup Series. In 2001, Waltrip moved to Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) to drive the NAPA AUTO PARTS racecar. The racing veteran earned a total of four wins during his five seasons at DEI, including Daytona 500 victories in 2001 and 2003.

In 2007, Waltrip not only competed for the 2007 NSCS championship in the No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, but also expanded his role as a full-time car owner of MWR that included three Sprint Cup teams and a NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) team. Waltrip and his teammates, 1999 NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett and rookie David Reutimann, led Toyota’s efforts during the manufacturer’s first year in NSCS competition. Waltrip also opened the doors of his one-of-a-kind race shop and fan experience, Michael Waltrip Racing.

The 2008 season saw Waltrip qualify his No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry on the front row of the 50th running of the Daytona 500. On Oct. 26 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, he achieved an impressive milestone when he made his 1,000th NASCAR start. Waltrip, Mark Martin and seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Richard Petty are the only drivers to have accomplished the feat.

In 2009, Waltrip celebrated his 25th season in NASCAR’s premiere division and ninth season with sponsor NAPA AUTO PARTS. In May, in front of a live audience and televised on SPEED, Waltrip announced MWR’s sponsorship extension with NAPA, his plans to drive a limited schedule in 2010 and his successor Martin Truex Jr. to drive the No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota.

He’s an analyst for its NASCAR Camping World Truck Series broadcasts and was an original member of one of the longest running shows on the cable network, “This Week in NASCAR” 1996-2009.

Waltrip wrote a New York Times best-selling book, published in 2011, called In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona, and the Day that Changed Everything.

In 2014 he traded the racetrack for the ballroom as a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars."

Waltrip raced in the 2017 Daytona 500, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Premium Motorsports, and ended his NASCAR career with an eighth-place finish.

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    Speaking fees for Michael Waltrip, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Michael Waltrip charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Michael Waltrip, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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Michael Waltrip

Two-Time Daytona 500 Champion & founder of Michael Waltrip Racing

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Michael Waltrip Biography

Michael Waltrip is a former stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. Waltrip is a two-time winner of the Daytona 500, having won the race in 2001 and 2003. He is also a pre-race analyst for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and color commentator for the Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series broadcasts for Fox Sports.

Waltrip began his career racing go-karts in Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. His stock car racing career took off in 1981, when he won the Mini-Modified division track championship at Kentucky Motor Speedway.

In 1983, Waltrip won the NASCAR Dash Series championship. Soon after, he moved to North Carolina, where he resided with NASCAR racing legend Richard Petty and his wife Lynda.

In 1985, Waltrip started five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) events for Richard (Dick) Bahre, making his debut at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in May. The following year, Waltrip completed his first full season in the Cup Series, finishing 19th in the point standings driving for Bahre. Waltrip drove for James (Jim) Smith from 1999 to 2000 in the Cup Series. In 2001, Waltrip moved to Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) to drive the NAPA AUTO PARTS racecar. The racing veteran earned a total of four wins during his five seasons at DEI, including Daytona 500 victories in 2001 and 2003.

In 2007, Waltrip not only competed for the 2007 NSCS championship in the No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, but also expanded his role as a full-time car owner of MWR that included three Sprint Cup teams and a NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) team. Waltrip and his teammates, 1999 NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett and rookie David Reutimann, led Toyota’s efforts during the manufacturer’s first year in NSCS competition. Waltrip also opened the doors of his one-of-a-kind race shop and fan experience, Michael Waltrip Racing.

The 2008 season saw Waltrip qualify his No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry on the front row of the 50th running of the Daytona 500. On Oct. 26 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, he achieved an impressive milestone when he made his 1,000th NASCAR start. Waltrip, Mark Martin and seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Richard Petty are the only drivers to have accomplished the feat.

In 2009, Waltrip celebrated his 25th season in NASCAR’s premiere division and ninth season with sponsor NAPA AUTO PARTS. In May, in front of a live audience and televised on SPEED, Waltrip announced MWR’s sponsorship extension with NAPA, his plans to drive a limited schedule in 2010 and his successor Martin Truex Jr. to drive the No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota.

He’s an analyst for its NASCAR Camping World Truck Series broadcasts and was an original member of one of the longest running shows on the cable network, “This Week in NASCAR” 1996-2009.

Waltrip wrote a New York Times best-selling book, published in 2011, called In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona, and the Day that Changed Everything.

In 2014 he traded the racetrack for the ballroom as a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars."

Waltrip raced in the 2017 Daytona 500, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Premium Motorsports, and ended his NASCAR career with an eighth-place finish.

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Michael Waltrip Videos

  • Michael Waltrip remembers the 2003 Daytona 500 | NASCAR ON ...
    Michael Waltrip remembers the 2003 Daytona 500 | NASCAR ON ...
    Feb 13, 2020 ... Michael Waltrip looks back on the rain-shortened Daytona 500 race he won.# NASCARonFOX #NASCAR #MichaelWaltrip ...
  • Michael Waltrip on The Doctors
    Michael Waltrip on The Doctors
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Michael Waltrip Books

In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona, and the Day that Changed Everything
In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona, and the Day that Changed Everything

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  • How to book Michael Waltrip?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Michael Waltrip for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Michael Waltrip, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Michael Waltrip or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Michael Waltrip?

    Speaking fees for Michael Waltrip, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Michael Waltrip charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Michael Waltrip, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Michael Waltrip?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Michael Waltrip for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael Waltrip for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Michael Waltrip or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Michael Waltrip or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Michael Waltrip is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Waltrip for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Michael Waltrip generally travels from NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Darrell Waltrip, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Burton and Brad Daugherty. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Waltrip for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • Michael Waltrip remembers the 2003 Daytona 500 | NASCAR ON ...
    Michael Waltrip remembers the 2003 Daytona 500 | NASCAR ON ...
    Feb 13, 2020 ... Michael Waltrip looks back on the rain-shortened Daytona 500 race he won.# NASCARonFOX #NASCAR #MichaelWaltrip ...
    Michael Waltrip on The Doctors
    Michael Waltrip on The Doctors
  • Michael Waltrip Interview
    Michael Waltrip Interview
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