Waltrip will drive the newly formed No. 55. NAPA, Best Western and Domino's all leave DEI and follow him to Bill Davis Racing, the latest example that Waltrip is a sponsor's dream.
Industry speculation says this marriage will be brief, a stepping stone to Toyota factory-backing for Waltrip before he starts his own Nextel Cup Series team in 2007.
Side note: Larry Carter, Rusty Wallace's former crew chief at Penske Racing, joined BDR in the offseason as a consultant. Along with Petty Enterprises, BDR is among the most improved teams from a personnel standpoint.
