- Born
- Birth nameMichael Curtis Waltrip
- Nickname
- Mikey
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Michael Waltrip was born on April 30, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA. He is an actor, known for ESPN Speedworld (1979), My Name Is Earl (2005) and NASCAR on CBS (1960). He was previously married to Elizabeth "Buffy" Franks.
- SpouseElizabeth "Buffy" Franks(November 27, 1993 - 2011) (divorced, 2 children)
- RelativesDarrell Waltrip(Sibling)
- Was a longtime friend of Dale Earnhardt Senior, his late mentor.
- Darrell Waltrip and older brother, Michael Waltrip have won the Daytona 500, three times, combined. Michael won twice, 2001 and 2003. Darrell won once, in 1989.
- 1983 Goody's Dash Series Champion.
- Younger brother of 3-time Nascar Winston Cup Series Champion Darrell Waltrip.
- He does ads for Best Western, NAPA, Dominos, and Aarons. Has been in ads with wife, kids, brother Darrell Waltrip, and Dale Earnhardt Jr..
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