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Michael Waltrip fired from ‘Tradin’ Paint’?

Quote selected text Published March 25th, 2007 in NASCAR News

Michael WaltripNextel Cup driver and team owner Michael Waltrip has been relieved of his duties as co-host of the Speed Channel show “Tradin’ Paint,” network officials confirmed Friday. Waltrip will remain on Speed’s show “Inside Nextel Cup” and will continue to work in the broadcast booth for Speed Channel’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series broadcasts.

Asked for a reason for Waltrip’s departure, Speed spokesman Erik Arneson said the network would not elaborate on internal personnel matters. Speed expects to try out a different drivers on the show during the next few weeks, Arneson said.

source: Thats Racin

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5 Responses to “Michael Waltrip fired from ‘Tradin’ Paint’?”  

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  1. 1 Justin Mar 25th, 2007 at 7:50 pm Quote

    Damn , Mikey’s really having a swell year.

  2. 2 Cybil Mar 26th, 2007 at 6:25 am Quote

    Here’s hoping things change for the better for you Mikey! I hate to see such a great guy go down like this. I’m praying for a it all to turn around. You need a great season!

  3. 3 Bill Mar 26th, 2007 at 11:30 am Quote

    get him off speed alltogether. all he doe’s is promote helton and everthing that’s wrong with nascar!!!!

  4. 4 HoppyGirllllllll Mar 27th, 2007 at 12:35 pm Quote

    Poor Mikey. I, too, am hoping for a great season. It’s sad to see a great racer like
    him go through all this CRAP!

  5. 5 Steve Oct 31st, 2007 at 7:06 pm Quote

    You know the idiots that fired him are stupid they lost a great
    personality and a guy who brought life to the show.
    Mikey dont worry you are a good promoter and a good driver - owner
    Have a great comming season.

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