Michael Waltrip

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Waltrip
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Apr 30, 1963(1963-04-30)
Age	61
Birthplace	Owensboro
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Aries

Michael Waltrip Biography

Michael Waltrip is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on April 30, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. He was a NASCAR driver who won both the Daytona 500 in 2001, and 2003. He was also co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, an extremely successful team.

He and He and Tony Stewart collided to form a massive car pile up at Talladega Speedway in 2012. collided, forming a huge car pile-up at Talladega Speedway on 2012

Waltrip and his business partner Rob Kaufmann have entered various GT endurance races, participating in the Dubai 24 Hours and also the 24 Hours of Spa, driving a Ferrari F430 GTE for Italian team AF Corse in both races. Waltrip, Kaufmann, and the AF Corse team finished 5th overall and 3rd in class at Spa, clinching a podium spot.

Waltrip announced he would run the Daytona 500, driving the No. 15 Aaron’s, Inc. Camry for Premium Motorsports. It would be his final start in NASCAR- sanctioned racing. Waltrip started 32nd out of the 40 car field, avoiding several large wrecks to end his NASCAR career with an eighth-place finish.

In January 1990, he was married to Elizabeth “Buffy” Franks. From 1993 to 2010, he was married to Elizabeth “Buffy”, Franks.

Michael Waltrip Net Worth

Michael Waltrip is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Waltrip 's net worth $35 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1981, he won the Mini-Modified division track title at Kentucky Motor Speedway.

He was made an analyst for Showtime’s Inside Nascar.

He also qualified for the fall Talladega race. On the last lap, Waltrip was running 5th when he jumped to the bottom lane and made a move for the lead to try to win heading into turn 4 with drafting help from Casey Mears. In turn 4, Tony Stewart tried to block Waltrip but underestimated Waltrip’s speed. Waltrip tapped Stewart, and went up into the tightly bunched pack, collecting 23 cars, while Stewart flipped over once and slid on his side airborne and pushed by the wrecking field. Waltrip finished 25th.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Waltrip height 6 ft 5 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Waltrip Dating?

According to our records, Michael Waltrip married to Elizabeth Franks (m. 1993–2010). As of December 1, 2023, Michael Waltrip’s is not dating anyone.

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Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, racing commentator, and published author. He is the younger brother of three-time NASCAR champion and racing commentator Darrell Waltrip. 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 NASCAR Cup Series and color commentator for the Xfinity Series and the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series broadcasts for Fox Sports. He last raced in the 2017 Daytona 500, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Premium Motorsports.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Waltrip celebrates birthday on April 30 of every year.

Waltrip’s stock-car career got off the ground in 1981, when he captured the Mini-Modified division track championship at Kentucky Motor Speedway. A year later, Waltrip entered the Goody’s Dash Series, where he won the series championship in 1983 and was voted the circuit’s most popular driver in 1983 and 1984.

Is Michael Waltrip still married to Buffy?

Waltrip was married to Elizabeth “Buffy” Franks. They were divorced in 2010. They have one daughter, Margaret Carol.

Why did Michael Waltrip fail?

However, the MWR team had a disastrous season. In February, Waltrip’s teams were disallowed from their starting spots in the Daytona 500 due to an illegal fuel additive. The team members each faced a $100,000 fine and many team members were suspended.

Are Dale Earnhardt Jr and Michael Waltrip friends?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Waltrip are friends and they usually speak on a weekly basis at the track.

What does Michael Waltrip do now?

Michael Waltrip, two-time DAYTONA 500 champion, is a former NASCAR Cup Series driver and team owner who serves as an analyst for FOX NASCAR’s coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Who is Buffy Franks married to?

Michael Waltrip