Michael Waltrip Bio | Wiki
Michael Waltrip is an American former professional stock car racing commentator, racing driver, and published author. He competes for full time in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience. Michael is the younger brother of three-time NASCAR champion and racing commentator Darrell. He is a two-time winner of the Daytona 500, having won the race in 2001 and 2003.
Michael is also a pre-race analyst for the NASCAR Cup Series and the Camping World Truck Series broadcasts for Fox Sports and a color commentator for the Xfinity Series. He last raced in the 2017 Daytona 500, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Premium Motorsports.
Michael Waltrip Age
Michael was born on April 30, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. He is 58 years old.
Michael Waltrip Height
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.96 m).
Michael Waltrip Family
He was born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky by his parents Leroy Waltrip and Margaret Jean Evans. Michael has two older brothers Darrell and Bobby. Darrell Waltrip is a three-time NASCAR champion and racing commentator. While building his career he got influence & help from his older brother Bobby, who was very close to him in childhood.
Michael Waltrip Wife
Michael was married to Elizabeth “Buffy” Franks. The two married in 1993 and divorced in 2010. Together, they share one daughter, Margaret Carol. Michael has an older daughter from a previous relationship, Caitlin Marie. Caitlin is married and has 2 kids of her own.
Michael Waltrip Brewing
Michael owns the Michael Brewing Company and a signature line of beers, aptly named Two Time Lagers & Ales. The company set up shop near Deer Valley in north Phoenix with a brewery and taproom.
Michael Waltrip Wins
Throughout Michael’s racing career, he has had four wins, 133 top tens, and four pols. In 1983 and 1984 he received Darlington Dash Series Most Popular Driver award. Some of his wins include:
– 1983 Darlington Dash Series champion
– 1996 The Winston Select winner
– 2001, 2003 Daytona 500 winner
– 2002, 2005 Gatorade Duel Winner
Michael Waltrip Documentary | Movie
He wrote a book published in 2011 called In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona, and the Day that Changed Everything. The book became a New York Times best-seller. In 2019, a documentary film adaptation, Blink of an Eye, was released. Michael also appeared in the movie The Day: Remembering Dale Earnhardt. He said that Earnhardt let him in line late in the race, which allowed him to take the lead, noting that Earnhardt “never let anyone inline”. This presumably is because Earnhardt wanted Michael and Earnhardt Jr. to finish in the Top 2 spots, as both were members of his team.
Michael Waltrip NASCAR
He works as a color commentator for NASCAR on Fox, covering the Xfinity Series since 2015 and the Truck Series since 2004. On the December 2, 2019, episode of WWE Raw, Michael put on a referee’s uniform and helped Kyle Busch defeat R-Truth for WWE 24/7 Championship.
Michael Waltrip Bristol
In 1990 Michael had a horrific crash at Bristol in the spring on the 170th lap of the Budweiser 250, where he destroyed his Busch Series Pontiac Grand Prix. He hit a gate that was in the outside wall at the exit of turn two. The impact broke the gate, and Michael went head-on into the end of the wall, disintegrating the car on impact and collapsing the car into itself. Amazingly, he survived the accident and he only suffered cuts, soreness, and bruises in the wreck.
Michael Waltrip Dancing With The Stars
On September 4, 2014, Michael was announced as one of the celebrities who would participate in the 19th season of Dancing with the Stars. He was paired with professional dancer Emma Slater. They were eliminated on November 3, 2014.
Michael Waltrip Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Michael’s estimated net worth is $35 million.
Is Michael Waltrip Married
No. Michael does not have a wife at the moment. He was previously married to Elizabeth “Buffy” Franks. The two married in 1993 and later divorced in 2010. Together, they share one daughter, Margaret Carol.
How Old Is Michael Waltrip
Michael was born on April 30, 1963, thus, he is 58 years old.
How Many Races Did Michael Waltrip Win
Throughout Michael’s racing career, he has had four wins. 1983 Darlington Dash Series champion, 1996 The Winston Select, 2001, 2003 Daytona 500, and 2002, 2005 Gatorade Duel.