Ol' D.W. 'unretires' for Martinsville Busch race

Ol' D.W. 'unretires' for Martinsville Busch race

From Team Press Release
March 16, 2006
09:17 AM EST (14:17 GMT)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Darrell Waltrip will race brother Michael's No. 99 Aaron's Chevrolet at the Busch Series race under the lights at Martinsville Speedway on July 22.

In an announcement made during the final moments of a Darrell Waltrip Roast benefiting the Boys' and Girls' Club of Tennessee, Darrell's wife Stevie gave her permission to let her husband run the Busch Series' first visit to Martinsville since 1994.

"The Aaron's ad campaign has been a lot of fun for me over the years, but I seriously thought I would never get to race that car," Waltrip said.
"I really appreciate Michael and Aaron's and, of course, my wonderful and supportive wife Stevie, for giving me this opportunity."

Darrell Waltrip completed what he called his "One and Done" race in the Craftsman Truck Series last October at Martinsville.

"When we let the fans vote on whether or not to let D.W. race the No. 99 Aaron's Dream Machine, the response was definitely in favor of letting him drive it," Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership president Ken Butler said. "I have a great respect for Darrell Waltrip and what he has accomplished in his career, including his 13 previous Busch series wins. We are honored to have him represent Aaron's behind the wheel in Martinsville."