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Born on April 30, 1963, Michael Waltrip is from Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Michael Waltrip is a NASCAR team owner, racing automobile driver and sports commentator. That works out to 63 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Apollo High School.
My Take
Michael Waltrip is the kind of figure I find endearing precisely because he is so much more than a driver. Two Daytona 500 wins would alone secure his place, yet he is also a commentator, team owner, author and, charmingly, an amateur ballroom dancer. Growing up in the shadow of his three-time champion brother Darrell, he carved out his own legacy through sheer persistence. What I appreciate most is how he embodies the human side of motorsport, proving that a racer can be both fiercely competitive and genuinely good company off the track.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Waltrip
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ウォルトリップ
- Reading
- まいける・うぉるとりっぷ
- Born
- April 30, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- NASCAR team owner / racing automobile driver / sports commentator
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Apollo High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.michaelwaltrip.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Waltrip
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q946057
4. About this entry
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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 Michael Waltrip born?
Michael Waltrip was born on April 30, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Michael Waltrip from?
Michael Waltrip is from Owensboro, Kentucky, United States.
What does Michael Waltrip do?
Michael Waltrip works as NASCAR team owner, racing automobile driver, sports commentator.
Which high school did Michael Waltrip attend?
Michael Waltrip attended Apollo High School.
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