Meet the 2006 Yard-Man Racing team

Driver:  Michael Waltrip

Michael Waltrip's career reads like that of a Hollywood movie.  After going winless in 463 starts, Waltrip captured his first ever NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in style, winning the 2001 Daytona 500 in his first race for Dale Earnhardt Incorporated.  Waltrip enjoyed five successful years at DEI before moving to Bill Davis Racing for the 2006 season.  Waltrip returns to the NASCAR Busch Series in 2006 as well, joining Brewco Motorsports and the Yard-Man Racing team.

Birthdate:     April 30, 1963

Hometown:  Owensboro, KY

Residence:  Sherrills Ford, NC

Wife:             Elizabeth "Buffy"

Children:      Caitlin (15), Macy (7)

 

Driver:  Kenny Schrader

Ken Schrader has been a familiar face in NASCAR circles for more than 20 years.  This season he joins forces with Brewco Motorsports and Yard-Man to run a part-time schedule in the NASCAR Busch Series.  During his career, Schrader has driven for renowned NASCAR teams such as Hendrick Motorsports and MB2 Motorsports.  For the 2006 season, he will be driving for the Wood Brothers organization.

Birthdate:     May 29, 1955

Hometown:  Fenton, MO

Residence:  Concord, NC

Wife:             Ann

Children:      Dorothy (15), Sheldon (9)

Crew Chief:  Newt Moore

Leading the charge of the Yard-Man Racing team this season is Newt Moore.  Moore, crew chief of the #66 team, brings a lifetime of racing experience to the table.  Moore was a third generation racecar driver and was crowned track champion at Nashville Speedway in 1982 and 1984.  He even built the cars and motors that he was racing, which made for an easy transition into his role as crew chief.  Since becoming a crew chief, Moore has worked with some of the most legendary race teams in racing, including Woods Brothers, Melling Raciing and MB2 Motorsports.  Moore joined Brewcom Motorsports in 2003 .

Birthdate:     September 15, 1962

Hometown:  Nashville, TN

Residence:  Hendersonville, TN

Wife:             Rhonda