Michael Waltrip is an American author and auto racing driver. He won the “Daytona 500” racing series twice (2001 and 2003). He also serves as a race commentator for the “NASCAR Camping World Truck Series” and the “Xfinity Series,” both of which air on Fox Sports.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Michael Waltrip |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Michael Curtis Waltrip |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 59 years old |
| Date of birth: | April 30, 1963 |
| Birth place: | Owensboro, Kentucky, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.96 m |
| Weight: | 95 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Divorced |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Elizabeth Franks (m. 1993 – 2010) |
| children: | Yes (Caitlin Waltrip, Margaret Waltrip) |
| Profession: | Former American professional race car driver, racing commentator and published author |
| Net worth in 2023: | 40 million dollars |
Biography of Michael Waltrip
Michael Curtis Waltrip was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on April 30, 1963 to parents Leroy Waltrip and Margaret Jean Evans. He is the youngest of his two brothers, Darrell Waltrip and Bobby Waltrip, who died in 2014.
When he was a teenager, he asked his older brother Darrell Waltrip and his father for help in improving his racing skills. However, they advised him to focus on his studies. Then his brother Bobby kept him motivated and accompanied him to kart races in Kentucky.
Waltrip married Elizabeth Buffy Franks in 1993. They are the parents of a lovely daughter, but divorced in 2010. He also has a child from a previous relationship.
Michael Waltrip Age, Height, Weight
Michael Waltrip was born on April 30, 1963, and is 59 years old in 2022. He is 1.96 meters tall and weighs 95 kilograms.
Michael Waltrip
Career
Michael Waltrip started racing at the age of 15 when his brother Bobby Waltrip took him to local go-kart races in his hometown in Kentucky. His professional car racing career took off in 1981, when he competed in the Mini-Modified track championship held at Kentucky Motor Speedway. He won the Darlington Dash Series Championship in 1983. In 1996, he competed in the Winston Open and won the title. He later went on to compete in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series.
Waltrip worked for Bahari Racing from 1987 to 1995, then Wood Brothers Racing from 1996 to 1998 and Jimmy Smith/Mattei Racing from 1999 to 2000.
He began working with “Dale Earnhardt Inc” in 2001 and won four races with the team before leaving in 2005. He finished first in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2004. In the 2007 NASCAR Spirit Cup Series, Waltrip drove the #55 car.
In 2004, he competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and finished 61st. He was last seen driving his Toyota Camry for Premium Motorsports in the Daytona 500. Waltrip announced that he will compete in the Daytona 500 for Premium Motorsports, driving the No. 15 Aaron’s, Inc. Camry.
Michael Waltrip’s Achievements and Awards
Michael Waltrip was named “Most Popular Driver” in the Darlington Dash Series in 1983 and 1984. In 1983 he was also the Darlington Dash Series Champion. He was named the Winston winner in 1996 and the NASCAR All-Star Race winner in 1997. He also won the Dayton 500 in 2001 and 2003, as well as the Gatorade Duel in 2002 and 2005.
Michael Waltrip Net Worth in 2023
Michael Waltrip net worth is estimated to be more than $40 million as of August 2023. His huge net worth comes from his successful career as a stock racing driver. Along with his brother, he also works as a NASCAR commentator. He is also a published author, having written several books, including “In the blink of an eye: Dale, Daytona.” His book “The Day That Changed Everything”, published in 2011, became a New York Times bestseller.
Michael Waltrip is one of the world’s most famous car racers. He has appeared in numerous television commercials, including those for 5-Hour ENERGY, Toyota, Dominos, UPS and others. He appeared on an episode of the television show “My Name Is Earl” in 2009. Since 2010, Waltrip has given more than $2 million to various charities, including Camp Victory Junction in North Carolina.
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