How many wins did Darrell Waltrip have at Martinsville for Hendrick Motorsports? | Hendrick Motorsports

In the fall of 1988, Martinsville Speedway delivered its usual chaos—but Darrell Waltrip stayed calm when it mattered most. Driving the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Waltrip took over late, survived traffic and pressure from Alan Kulwicki, and powered his way to victory in the Goody’s 500. It was his 73rd career NASCAR Cup win and another reminder that experience wins on NASCAR’s toughest short track. #DarrellWaltrip #DW #MartinsvilleSpeedway #Goody500 #NASCARHistory #NASCARThrowback |

During practice for the Pepsi 400 on July 6, 1990, Darrell Waltrip was involved in one of the most violent crashes of his career at Daytona International Speedway. Waltrip hit oil left on the racing surface during a multi-car incident and was then struck driver-side by Dave Marcis. The impact left Waltrip with a fractured femur, broken elbow, and a concussion, requiring more than three hours of surgery and an 18-inch metal plate in his leg. The injuries forced him out of the Pepsi 400 and severa

After a long winless stretch, Darrell Waltrip broke through with a big victory at the 1991 First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway — his first of the season and 80th career Cup win. The short-track race was rough, with cars rubbing and tight quarters for 0.625 miles. In his post-race remarks Waltrip highlighted how hard it was to keep his Western Auto Chevrolet out of trouble and survive the contact that comes with short-track battles. Fans remember him arguing the racing had gotten too phy

April 21, 1991: Darrell Waltrip snapped a 34-race winless streak by winning the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The victory marked Waltrip’s 80th career NASCAR Winston Cup win and his first as an owner-driver with Darrell Waltrip Motorsports. Waltrip dominated late, leading the final 52 laps and holding off Dale Earnhardt to seal one of the most meaningful wins of his Hall of Fame career. The race symbolized a turning point, proving Waltrip could still win at the highest level whil

Michael Waltrip surprised his brother, NASCAR Hall of Fame Driver Darrell Waltrip, with a special 2020 40th Anniversary Toyota Avalon TRD. This "Sonoma Sleeper" is not your old man's Avalon, watch how it handles on Sonoma Raceway! . . . #flowtoyota #statesville | Flow Toyota of Statesville