Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Lee Waltrip is an American motorsports analyst, former national television broadcaster, and stock car driver. Waltrip drove the No. 11 Chevrolet for Junior Johnson. He is known for winning the Cup Series (then Winston Cup Series) championship three times in 1981, 1982, and 1985. Waltrip began racing in 1972 and retired in 2000 as a driver for NASCAR.

Winning a whopping 84 races in the Cup Series, Waltrip is known for winning the 1989 Daytona 500. He also won the Coca-Cola 600 (formerly known as the World 600) five times in 1978, 1979, 1985, 1988, and 1989. Having such a high-performing career, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Darrell Waltrip’s Personal Information

Darrell Waltrip’s Early Life

Waltrip started racing Go-karts at age 12 and participated in his first-ever stock car race at age 16. Born and brought up in Owensboro, Kentucky, Waltrip and his father Leroy Waltrip built a 1936 Chevrolet coupe and took it to a local dirt track in their hometown. The Hall of Famer slammed the wall and damaged the coupe. Waltrip started racing on asphalt afterward.

Waltrip used to drive a car called “Big 100” built by Harry Pedley, at the Kentucky Motor Speedway and Ellis Raceway. Waltrip’s performance caught the attention of Nashville driver P.B. Crowell. Crowell encouraged Waltrip to race at the Fairgrounds Speedway, at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville where he won two track championships in 1970 and 1973. Waltrip debuted in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series at the Winston 500, at Talladega, Alabama, on May 7, 1972.

Darrell Waltrip’s Personal Life

Waltrip was born on February 5, 1947, to parents Leroy Waltrip and Margaret Jean Evans Waltrip. He has four siblings - Michael Waltrip, Bobby Waltrip, Connie Waltrip, and Carolyn Waltrip. Darrell Waltrip graduated from Daviess County High School situated in Kentucky. He got married to Stevie R. Waltrip in 1969. They have two kids together - Jessica Waltrip and Sarah Kaitlyn Waltrip.

Darrell Waltrip’s Family Background

Darrell was born to Leroy Waltrip and Margaret Jean Evans Waltrip on February 5, 1947. Darrell and his father built a 1936 Chevrolet coupe which was the first-ever stock car he drove on a dirt track. Darrell had two brothers and two sisters - Michael Waltrip, Bobby Waltrip, Connie Waltrip, and Carolyn Waltrip.

Darrell Waltrip’s Wife

Waltrip got married to his wife Margaret Jean Evans Waltrip in 1969. They have two daughters together - Jessica Waltrip and Sarah Kaitlyn Waltrip.

Darrell Waltrip’s Social Media

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Darrell Waltrip’s Net Worth

Waltrip has a net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Notable factors contributing to his net worth would be his career as a race car driver, motorsports analyst, national television broadcaster, and author. Waltrip has been active in film and television departments as well. From working on Days of Thunder to appearing in advertisements for Toyota and Aaron’s alongside his brother Michael Waltrip. Darrell Waltrip earned $19.9 million in race winnings during his career.

Darrell Waltrip’s Investments

Waltrip currently owns Volvo, Honda, Subaru, and GMC dealerships in Franklin, Tennessee, and has partnered with his former team owner Rick Hendrick. Darrell Waltrip Automotive has partnered with numerous charities and has invested over $5 million in the community.

Darrell Waltrip Career Stats

Waltrip debuted in the Winston Cup Series in 1972 at Winston 500 Talladega. He raced in 809 races over 29 years.

Cup Series

Xfinity Series

Waltrip made his Xfinity Series debut in 1982 and raced in 95 races over 14 years.

Craftsman Truck Series

Waltrip’s debut in the Craftsman Truck Series came in 1995 at Heartland Tailgate 175. He had a total of 17 races over six years in the series throughout his career.

Darrell Waltrip’s Race Wins

Waltrip has won a whopping 84 races in the Cup Series, and secured 390 top 10s and 59 poles in his NASCAR career. Some of the races won by him were:

1. 1989 Daytona 500

2. 1992 Southern 500

3. 1978, 1979, 1985, 1988, 1989 Coca-Cola 600

4. 1977, 1982 Winston 500

5. 1985 The Winston

6. 1981 Busch Clash

7. 1976 Snowball Derby

8. 1987 All American 400

9. 1986, 1987 World Crown 300

Waltrip also won many championships during his career which are as follows:

1. 1981, 1982, 1985 Winston Cup Series Championship

2. 1970, 1973 Fairgrounds Speedway Track Championship

Darrell Waltrip’s Awards

Waltrip’s amazing performance made him prone to receive many awards.

1. 1989, 1990 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver

2. NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers (1998)

3. International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2005)

4. Motorsports Hall of Fame (2003)

5. NASCAR Hall of Fame (2012)

6. Fairgrounds Speedway Hall of Fame (2001)

7. NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers (2023)

Darrell Waltrip’s House

Darrell lives in his house in Franklin, Tennessee. No other details about his house are disclosed.

Darrell Waltrip’s Cars

Waltrip has driven cars for a lot of different manufacturers.

1. Mercury

2. Chevrolet

3. Ford

4. Olds

5. Buick

6. Pontiac