Waltrip brothers host Checkered Flag Champions Dinner in Nashville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Darrell and Michael Waltrip hosted the Checkered Flag Champions Dinner on Wednesday night at The Pinnacle in Nashville, raising $750,000 for Motor Racing Outreach. Darrell Waltrip, recently diagnosed with a cognitive disease, surprised Joey Logano by gifting him his first Cup Series car, the No. 95 Mercury Cyclone. The event also featured a reunion of the original NASCAR on FOX commentary booth team, including Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds. Michael Waltrip expressed gratitude on social media, highlighting the night's success and its impact on charitable efforts.
- •Dinner raised $750,000 for Motor Racing Outreach.
- •Darrell Waltrip surprised Joey Logano with his first Cup car.
- •The event featured a reunion of the original NASCAR on FOX booth.
- •Michael Waltrip shared appreciation post after the dinner.
- •Darrell’s appearance was his first since his diagnosis.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Darrell, Michael Waltrip Host Checkered Flag Champions Dinner
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