Buffy Waltrip
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Elizabeth "Buffy" Waltrip is the former wife of NASCAR
driver Michael Waltrip
and owner of his #55 Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) NASCAR Sprint Cup car. She is involved in modelling and advertising jewellery marketed at the NASCAR community. She is also known for her help for several charities.
On April 3, 1993, Michael won the Bristol Busch race, and asked Buffy to marry him on live TV in Victory Circle. They married on November 27, 1993, and have one daughter, Margaret Carol (AKA Macy) born on September 29, 1997. Michael has an older daughter, Caitlin Marie from a previous relationship, who was born on January 12, 1990.
team in 1996 with Michael and Buffy Waltrip as co-owners. The team ran Busch (now Nationwide Nationwide Series) Series races as primarily a single car team until it was announced that Toyota would start racing in the Sprint Cup series (NASCAR's premiere division) starting in 2007. MWR was select by Toyota as the lead team for the manufacturer, so the team developed the engine package used by the Toyota teams. Buffy was named as the car owner of the #55 car, then-driven by her husband Michael Waltrip. Martin Truex Jr.
now drives the #56 NAPA Toyota. Michael Waltrip Racing also fields a car driven by David Reutimann
and will (in 2012) field a car sponsored (for the majority of Sprint Cup races) by 5-Hour Energy
for Clint Bowyer
.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver Michael Waltrip
Michael Waltrip
Michael Curtis Waltrip is a semi-former professional race car driver, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, and a published author. He is the younger brother of three-time NASCAR champion and racing commentator Darrell Waltrip. Waltrip is a two-time winner of the Daytona 500; having won the race in...
and owner of his #55 Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) NASCAR Sprint Cup car. She is involved in modelling and advertising jewellery marketed at the NASCAR community. She is also known for her help for several charities.
Early life
Elizabeth "Buffy" Franks was born on April 5, 1967 in Monroe, La. She is the oldest of three children born to Beverly Louis (BL) and Carol Franks. The family moved from Monroe to Owosso, Michigan for BL's job with Georgia Pacific. During Buffy's junior year of high school, the family once again moved for BL's job with GP, this time to Asheboro, NC. During this period, Buffy met Michael Waltrip.On April 3, 1993, Michael won the Bristol Busch race, and asked Buffy to marry him on live TV in Victory Circle. They married on November 27, 1993, and have one daughter, Margaret Carol (AKA Macy) born on September 29, 1997. Michael has an older daughter, Caitlin Marie from a previous relationship, who was born on January 12, 1990.
Car owner
Michael Waltrip Racing was formed as a Busch SeriesBusch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
team in 1996 with Michael and Buffy Waltrip as co-owners. The team ran Busch (now Nationwide Nationwide Series) Series races as primarily a single car team until it was announced that Toyota would start racing in the Sprint Cup series (NASCAR's premiere division) starting in 2007. MWR was select by Toyota as the lead team for the manufacturer, so the team developed the engine package used by the Toyota teams. Buffy was named as the car owner of the #55 car, then-driven by her husband Michael Waltrip. Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Lee Truex Jr. is a NASCAR driver. He drives the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in the Sprint Cup Series. Truex is a two-time Nationwide Series champion; having won the title in 2004 and 2005. His younger brother, Ryan is a champion in the K&N Pro Series East...
now drives the #56 NAPA Toyota. Michael Waltrip Racing also fields a car driven by David Reutimann
David Reutimann
Emil David Reutimann is the driver the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine/Tums/Best Western Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series...
and will (in 2012) field a car sponsored (for the majority of Sprint Cup races) by 5-Hour Energy
5-Hour Energy
5-hour Energy is a flavored energy shot made in the United States, based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It is sold in 2-oz containers. The makers of the drink claim that it will provide hours of energy and, unlike other energy drinks, will not cause a sugar crash later...
for Clint Bowyer
Clint Bowyer
Clint Bowyer is a NASCAR driver. He drives the #15 5 Hour Energy Toyota Camry in the Sprint Cup Series for Michael Waltrip Racing. Early in his career, he drove for Richard Childress Racing. He won the 2008 Nationwide Series championship....
.