/noticias.info/ Celebrating his birthday this Sunday, Michael Waltrip’s biggest wish is to succeed in both the Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Busch Series race and the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.
“My birthday wish is for a solid starting spot and finish in both races for my sponsors,” said Waltrip. “We knew it would be somewhat of a challenge in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series without factory support, but we thought we could survive. Talladega will be a big part of that. We’re in the mode of patching up what’s been going wrong. I never dreamed we would be outside the top-35 in points.”
One thing that will brighten Waltrip’s birthday is that his good friend and platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain is scheduled to be at Talladega this weekend. McCain is performing the National Anthem in support of his new album released recently that is titled “Lost In America,” which includes his single “Gramercy Park Hotel.”
“I'm thrilled that Edwin's going to be there,” said Waltrip. “I’m really looking forward to hanging out with him. He’s a good friend and a phenomenal singer. He just released his new album.”
The Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 29th begins at 3 p.m. Eastern live on FOX and MRN Radio. The Aaron’s 499 at the 2.66-mile tri-oval on Sunday, April 30th commences at 1:30 p.m. Eastern live on FOX and MRN Radio.
