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Darrell Waltrip was born on February 5, 1947 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Darrell Waltrip is credited as a NASCAR team owner, racing automobile driver and sports commentator. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Daviess County High School. Recorded honors include Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (2003), NASCAR Hall of Fame (2012) and International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2005).
My Take
Darrell Waltrip is the rare figure who conquered his sport twice over. Out of Owensboro, Kentucky, he raced NASCAR from 1972 to 2000 and walked away a three-time Cup champion, then reinvented himself as a beloved broadcaster whose catchphrases became part of the culture. What I respect is that he was elite behind the wheel and behind the microphone, with three separate Hall of Fame inductions to prove it. I have a soft spot for people who pour everything into both their first act and their second. Waltrip drove and talked his way into genuine legend, and the longevity is the whole point.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Darrell Waltrip
- Name (Japanese)
- ダレル・ウォルトリップ
- Reading
- だれる・うぉるとりっぷ
- Born
- February 5, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- NASCAR team owner / racing automobile driver / sports commentator
2. Background
- High school
- Daviess County High School
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
- 2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame
- 2005 International Motorsports Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell%20Waltrip
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q946220
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Darrell Waltrip born?
Born February 5, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Darrell Waltrip from?
Darrell Waltrip is from Owensboro, Kentucky, United States.
What does Darrell Waltrip do?
Darrell Waltrip works as NASCAR team owner, racing automobile driver, sports commentator.
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