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Darrell Lee Waltrip (born February 5, 1947) is an American motorsports analyst, author as well as a former national television broadcaster and stock car driver. He raced from 1972 to 2000 in the NASCAR Cup Series (known as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series during his time as a driver), most notably driving the No. 11 Chevrolet for Junior ...
Apr 1, 2021 · Since retiring nearly two years ago, Darrell Waltrip remains as popular as ever — but he’s also developed somewhat of an identity crisis. “You should see my desk, I get more mail today than I’ve...
Jan 30, 2021 · Relive the best moments in Darrell Waltrips career. From earning the NASCAR Cup Series championships to earning the nickname 'Jaws' don't miss any of DW's gr...
Apr 1, 2021 · Darrell Waltrip, who brought his folksy, outsized personality from the driver's seat to a prodigious second career as a broadcaster, retired after the Toyota/ Save...
May 23, 2019 · As the NASCAR Hall of Famer and longtime broadcaster heads into retirement next month, he's still wondering what he'll do. And he's still leaning on Rick Hendrick for advice.
His 59 poles rank fifth all-time in NASCAR premier series history. He competed from 1972-2000, another highlight being his 1989 Daytona 500 victory in a Rick Hendrick-owned Chevrolet. Waltrip’s first series title came in 1981, when he finished with 12 wins and 21 top fives in 31 races.
Jun 7, 2019 · DW’s defining moment. Waltrip was already a 16-time winner when he beat Richard Petty in the 1979 Rebel 500 at Darlington. Even today, Waltrip thinks that was the best drive of his career. He...
Apr 4, 2019 · Darrell Waltrip, who brought his folksy, outsized personality from the driver’s seat to a prodigious second career as a broadcaster, announced Thursday that this season will be his last for FOX...
Apr 5, 2019 · Darrell Waltrip to retire from FOX broadcast booth after 2019. At Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on Friday, where he won 12 Cup series races, including seven in a row at one point, Waltrip paid...
Flip through the NASCAR record books and you'll find Darrell Waltrip's name scattered throughout - often at or near the top of various lists. Waltrip won three Winston Cup championships (1981, 1982,1985) and his 84 victories are tied for third all-time, trailing only Richard Petty and David Pearson.
