Michael Waltrip - 2008
Bio
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Birthdate:
Apr 30, 1963 |
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Hometown:
Owensboro, Kentucky |
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Team:
Michael Waltrip Racing
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Sponsor:
NAPA Auto Parts |
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Owner:
Buffy Waltrip |
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Car:
Toyota |
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Car No.:
55 |
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Crew Chief:
Buddy Sisco |
2008 Statistics
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Driver Points
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2889 |
Driver Points Rank
|
29 |
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Races Won
|
0 |
Points per NASCAR Race
|
80.2 |
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Races Won %
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0%
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NASCAR Won %
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0%
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Average Start
|
30.5 |
Average Finish
|
28.2 |
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Driver Races Run
|
36 |
Points per Driver Race Run
|
80.2 |
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NASCAR Races Run
|
36 |
Percentage NASCAR Races Run
|
100%
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Top 5 Finishes
|
1 |
Races Top 5 %
|
2.8%
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Top 10 Finishes
|
2 |
Races Top 10 %
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5.6%
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NASCAR Top 5 %
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2.8%
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NASCAR Top 10 %
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5.6%
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Avg Start-to-Finishes
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+2.2 |
Best Start Position
|
2 |
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Driver Laps Run
|
10325 |
Driver Races Laps
|
10738 |
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Percentage Races Laps Run
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96.2%
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Percentage Races Finished Laps Run
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98.2%
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NASCAR Races Laps
|
10738 |
Percentage NASCAR Laps Run
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96.2%
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Did Not Finish
|
2 |
Did Not Finish %
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5.6%
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* indicates exhibition race
2008 Race by Race for Michael Waltrip
| Date |
Event Name |
Finish |
Start |
Laps Run |
Race Laps |
Finish Status |
Pts/Bon Earned |
Winnings |
Odds |
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02/09/08 |
Budweiser Shootout
* |
11 |
3 |
70 |
70 |
Running |
135/0 |
$43,000 |
50-1 |
|
02/14/08 |
Gatorade Duel 2
* |
13 |
1 |
64 |
64 |
Running |
0/0 |
$0 |
20-1 |
|
02/17/08 |
Daytona 500
|
29 |
2 |
200 |
200 |
Running |
81/5 |
$275,135 |
10-1 (f) |
|
02/25/08 |
Auto Club 500
|
28 |
41 |
248 |
250 |
Running |
79/0 |
$92,247 |
60-1 (f) |
|
03/02/08 |
UAW-Dodge 400
|
31 |
22 |
265 |
267 |
Running |
70/0 |
$93,833 |
- |
|
03/09/08 |
Kobalt Tools 500
|
30 |
27 |
321 |
325 |
Running |
73/0 |
$81,508 |
20-1 (f) |
|
03/16/08 |
Food City 500
|
23 |
40 |
503 |
506 |
Running |
99/5 |
$96,833 |
- |
|
03/30/08 |
Goody's Cool Orange 500
|
35 |
16 |
483 |
500 |
Running |
58/0 |
$82,383 |
100-1 |
|
04/06/08 |
Samsung 500
|
31 |
20 |
333 |
339 |
Running |
70/0 |
$99,997 |
100-1 |
|
04/12/08 |
Subway Fresh Fit 500
|
24 |
28 |
310 |
312 |
Running |
91/0 |
$82,833 |
100-1 |
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04/27/08 |
Aaron's 499
|
27 |
27 |
188 |
188 |
Running |
87/5 |
$90,622 |
40-1 |
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05/03/08 |
Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400
|
37 |
27 |
352 |
410 |
Other |
52/0 |
$75,397 |
100-1 |
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05/10/08 |
Dodge Challenger 500
|
24 |
37 |
364 |
367 |
Running |
91/0 |
$86,008 |
100-1 |
|
05/17/08 |
NASCAR Sprint Showdown
* |
20 |
14 |
40 |
40 |
Running |
0/0 |
$34,375 |
40-1 |
|
05/25/08 |
Coca-Cola 600
|
27 |
29 |
397 |
400 |
Running |
82/0 |
$103,108 |
500-1 |
|
06/01/08 |
Best Buy 400 Benefiting Student Clubs for Autism Speaks
|
28 |
40 |
393 |
400 |
Running |
79/0 |
$91,608 |
100-1 |
|
06/08/08 |
Pocono 500
|
37 |
19 |
199 |
200 |
Running |
52/0 |
$63,425 |
500-1 |
|
06/15/08 |
LifeLock 400
|
23 |
38 |
203 |
203 |
Running |
99/5 |
$96,408 |
250-1 |
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06/22/08 |
Toyota/Save Mart 350
|
25 |
35 |
112 |
112 |
Running |
88/0 |
$86,672 |
250-1 |
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06/29/08 |
Lenox Industrial Tools 301
|
2 |
36 |
284 |
284 |
Running |
170/0 |
$209,333 |
250-1 |
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07/05/08 |
Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola
|
27 |
29 |
162 |
162 |
Running |
87/5 |
$98,622 |
50-1 |
|
07/12/08 |
LifeLock.com 400
|
36 |
28 |
264 |
267 |
Running |
55/0 |
$92,108 |
300-1 |
|
07/27/08 |
Allstate 400
|
43 |
34 |
91 |
160 |
Running |
34/0 |
$139,494 |
100-1 |
|
08/03/08 |
Pennsylvania 500
|
43 |
42 |
24 |
200 |
Engine |
39/5 |
$62,999 |
100-1 |
|
08/10/08 |
Centuion Boats at the Glen
|
39 |
33 |
83 |
90 |
Running |
46/0 |
$70,072 |
40-1 (f) |
|
08/17/08 |
3M Performance 400
|
19 |
42 |
199 |
203 |
Running |
106/0 |
$94,608 |
500-1 |
|
08/23/08 |
Sharpie 500
|
30 |
42 |
492 |
500 |
Running |
73/0 |
$101,433 |
100-1 |
|
08/31/08 |
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 500
|
33 |
30 |
248 |
250 |
Running |
69/5 |
$99,808 |
500-1 |
|
09/07/08 |
Chevy Rock & Roll 400
|
28 |
34 |
400 |
400 |
Running |
79/0 |
$79,697 |
50-1 (f) |
|
09/14/08 |
Sylvania 300
|
25 |
32 |
299 |
300 |
Running |
88/0 |
$92,458 |
100-1 (f) |
|
09/21/08 |
Dover 400
|
10 |
40 |
400 |
400 |
Running |
139/5 |
$118,783 |
50-1 (f) |
|
09/28/08 |
Kansas 400
|
35 |
29 |
264 |
267 |
Running |
63/5 |
$45,758 |
100-1 (f) |
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10/05/08 |
Amp Energy 500
|
19 |
25 |
187 |
190 |
Running |
111/5 |
$88,072 |
- |
|
10/11/08 |
Bank of America 500
|
24 |
31 |
332 |
337 |
Running |
96/5 |
$85,458 |
100-1 |
|
10/19/08 |
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 500
|
18 |
31 |
502 |
506 |
Running |
109/0 |
$97,258 |
500-1 |
|
10/26/08 |
Pep Boys Auto 500
|
37 |
29 |
317 |
329 |
Running |
52/0 |
$91,147 |
50-1 (f) |
|
11/02/08 |
Dickies 500
|
27 |
15 |
331 |
334 |
Running |
82/0 |
$115,408 |
100-1 (f) |
|
11/09/08 |
Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil
|
24 |
25 |
311 |
313 |
Running |
91/0 |
$83,683 |
500-1 |
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11/16/08 |
Ford 400
|
38 |
42 |
264 |
267 |
Running |
49/0 |
$72,547 |
500-1 |