Darrell Waltrip’s career right from being a multi-time Cup Series champion to a former broadcaster with FOX Sports, has been all about giving back to the sport. One of the most well-deserved inductees into the prestigious NASCAR Hall of Fame, Waltrip etched his name as one of NASCAR's “50 greatest drivers” back in 1998.
As far as all-time wins are concerned, Waltrip ties fourth with the legendary Bobby Allison of the Alabama Gang with 84 solid wins, a number that is almost impossible to achieve with the NextGen machine. Moreover, he ranks fifth in all-time pole wins with 59 of those awards, all of which came between 1972 and 2000.
He won the Cup Series championship three times in 1981, 1982, and 1985. The biggest highlight of his career is perhaps when he emerged victorious in the 1989 edition of the Daytona 500.
Who are Darrell Waltrip’s parents
Darrell Waltrip was born to Margaret Jean Evans Waltrip and Leroy Waltrip. He grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky, alongside four siblings, Michael, Connie, Carolyn, and the late Bobby Waltrip
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Who is Darrell Waltrip's mother?
Margaret Jean Evans Waltrip was the mother of Darrell Waltrip. Unfortunately, she breathed her last in 2017.
Waltrip tweeted afterwards: “Mom went home to be with Jesus this morning, we had her for 90 wonderful years, we were all there this morning, thanks for your prayers.”
Who is Darrell Waltrip's father?
Waltrip’s father, Leroy Waltrip, was a retired general manager of Pepsi-Cola in Owensboro. He was also a World War II veteran and an active member of the Crabtree Avenue Baptist Church and the Lions Club. Sadly, he succumbed to a three-year battle with cancer and went into eternal sleep on January 10, 2000.
What Nationality are Darrell Waltrip Parents?
Leroy Waltrip was born in Owensboro and Margaret Waltrip was born in McLean County. Hence, both of them expectedly had American citizenship.
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FAQ's On Darrell Waltrip Parents
A. Darrell Waltrip was nicknamed “the jaws” due to his outspoken nature.
A. Born on February 5, 1947, Darrell Waltrip is 77 years old, as of April 2024.
A. Darrell Waltrip formed his own team in the 1991 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season.
A. Michael Waltrip suffered a $300,000 penalty and several major and minor sponsors backed off from investing in the team.
A. Darrell Waltrip gave up his FOX Sports microphone in 2019 to spend more time with his family.
