2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Michael Waltrip
While there weren’t any notable high points on the track for Michael Waltrip in 2006, he did score plenty of high points in his dealings off the track.
Michael Waltrip
Numbers Game: 2006 Dickies 500 at Texas
278 – laps led by race winner Tony Stewart in the Dickies 500, the most of any driver.
Bubble Breakdown: Tony Raines Makes Big Gains for No. 96 Team While Ken Schrader Takes Huge Hit
Tony Raines was the big winner in the Top 35 at Lowe’s. The No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing team was able to take the lead using pit strategy early in the race.
Dave Blaney Wins 2006 Dollar General 300 at Charlotte in Bizarre Finish
Dave Blaney stood on the gas, and coming out of the fourth turn Matt Kenseth lost control of the No. 17 Ford, spinning out as Blaney drove off for the win.
Bubble Breakdown: Jeff Green Scores Big in Top-35 Battle While JJ Yeley’s Bad Luck Continues
JJ Yeley had a day he’d rather forget at Talladega. Rear-ended by Ken Schrader in the first big wreck, the bump caused significant damage to his car.
Bubble Breakdown: Elliott Sadler’s Pit-Road Bobble Costs Him in Top 35; Sterling Marlin Pads Lead Over Kyle Petty
Elliott Sadler was the big loser this weekend, the victim of a pit-road mishap during the first caution of the race.
Bubble Breakdown: Dave Blaney Excels at Richmond, Jeff Green Tumbles Into Danger Zone
While the race to the Chase may have been set at Richmond, the battle for the Top 35 is still less than three-quarters of the way complete.