Waltrip's 'Earl' Cameo Couldn't Be Better

NASCAR drivers aren't exactly strangers to making television cameos, but they've yet to be the perfect match Michael Waltrip landed this week.

Waltrip, ever a character in the NASCAR garage, enjoyed his first off week on the NASCAR schedule by flying out to Hollywood for the taping of an episode of NBC's My Name is Earl. The cameras started rolling this week for the comedy sitcom that's scheduled to air on Thursday, April 30.

And from the looks of things, Waltrip's role won't be too much of a stretch for the Kentucky native.

From the Michael Waltrip Racing site:

"This experience is going to be a lot of fun for me," Waltrip said. "I play myself and I help Earl and his brother Randy get out of a big jam."
[...]
"In my opinion, My Name is Earl is an instant classic. I am proud to be a part of this show as it always tells a great story about Earl's need to do good things for people. How he gets to the resolution is absolutely hilarious."

Waltrip isn't the only one who thinks 'Earl' is a good show, either, as the program has picked up a few Television Choice and Emmy Awards during its run.

Of course, if you've seen most of Waltrip's commercial spots -- the current ones with NAPA teammate and drag racer Ron Capps might be the best he's done in terms of comedy -- they rarely border on bland and dull. Knowing that, I'll certainly look forward to Waltrip's spot in 'Earl'.

Need a reason why? Well, here you go:

"Four! ... Uhhhh!"

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

3-15-2009 @ 9:05AM

Maveness said...

I'm so absolutely excited about this. If I were picking a NASCAR guy to put on TV and tell to act and be funny, he's one of the few that could handle it. And on "Earl"? It just gets better!

3-15-2009 @ 2:39PM

obamaizadope said...

Waltrip has won what 5 or 6 plate races in 25 years?

3-15-2009 @ 7:00PM

hafttwo said...

that says it all . goober and earl

3-16-2009 @ 9:08AM

Kim said...

Just curious Dope & Halfwit:

If you two hate NASCAR so much and find every single story on the blog stupid and find something ugly to say, then why read and continue to post other than to prove to us all that you are both not only a couple of losers, but also children at that!

Waltrip may not win many races, but he is a stand-up guy, truly funny, and a friend to all who know him. I love watching him on "Inside Racing" on the Speed Channel. He is humerous and always adds entertaining commentary to the conversation at hand. I love it when he & Chad Knaus are together. Chad's so serious, almost too much so sometimes. Waltrip makes such goofy comments, he eggs Chad on. Once in a while you will catch Knaus rolling his eyes and Waltrip smirk as he knows he got to the usually stoic Crew Chief.

Kim

3-16-2009 @ 10:26AM

Ron said...

kim...why do you even bother to respond to these nitwits?

3-16-2009 @ 10:53AM

RICHARD SR, said...

...NAW YOU HICKS I'M FROM ST CLOUD FLORIDA

WE ARE LIVING IN THE REDNECK RIVERA..AND WE DRIVE EARL CAMINO'S DOWN HERE........

THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN

3-16-2009 @ 11:55AM

Bob said...

Kim, I gotta' go with Ron on this one. It's probably best to ignore NASCAR's version of Beavus and Butthead, since they've proven they only want to stir up controversy and arguments, and not really introduce anything of value to the conversation. They probably won't go away, but we can at least avoid fueling the fire. I definitely agree with your sentiment, but some people just prefer to cause trouble for no reason, and nothing we say will change that.

3-16-2009 @ 2:09PM

Brad said...

Hey Kim,

Don't trip on those two knuckleheads.......besides if you stuck them together what are ya left with......"HALFADOPE"

Aloha, Brad

P.S. Hey Ron

3-16-2009 @ 3:07PM

Hey Brad

3-16-2009 @ 7:16PM

Hey Ron, Bob & Brad!

Of course you three are right. :-) I just have zero tolerance for ignorance and clearly, they are both ignorant. I will behave and ignore them from now on.

And Brad, "Halfadope"! Now I don't care who you are, that's just funny right there!

Kim

3-16-2009 @ 7:57PM

call the wambulance. i have as much right as any of you to say what i want . by the way kim i am prior military and my grandfather died in ww2.
i have served my country and have earned the right to say whatever i damn well please.

3-17-2009 @ 7:26AM

Well, halfwit....I know I certainly feel safer knowing that your racist butt supposedly served our country. I am just covered in a blanket of security. Here's a tip for ya, why not take advantage of that free GI plan so you can go get an EDUCATION!!!!

Kim

(sorry guys, couldn't resist)

3-17-2009 @ 7:56AM

where are the al gore leftist environmentalist nutcases when you need them? a rational case for the existence of this spectacle, not a sport, cannot be made. shut this ridiculous sport down, now.

3-17-2009 @ 10:23AM

buttcrackobamy said...

Toyota, and Brian France killed Nascar. So it is written, so it shall be done..

3-17-2009 @ 10:37AM

hilryshaves said...

ron capps is way funnier than mikey. everyone knows that off the record, the large majority of drivers consider mikey to be the worst driver in nascar..

3-17-2009 @ 6:08PM

hey kim did you buy a korean flag for that foreign van you are driving. its people like you that give americans a bad name

3-17-2009 @ 8:19PM

nzcr14 said...

SORRY HALBAKED, it's company's like chrysler, ford and gm thar give americans bad name.
I shall know for being in the auto racket.A.S

3-18-2009 @ 2:46AM

Fair warning, Anna--using logic in a conversation with that one is like using water balloons to bring down a brick wall. Why, he's a veteran, and can "say whatever he d*mn well pleases", no matter how inane or racist (oops, that was a bit redundant).

3-18-2009 @ 2:49AM

robsphase said...

Ron Capps? That's like saying Jimmie Johnson is funny. I think some veteran drivers are jealous of Michael and the rookies don't know what they're talking about. Most drivers haven't won as many races as Michael has. The only thing I think Michael did that was wrong is when he reached in car 18 and punched Bobby Labonte. Aside from that he seems like a good person and a slightly above average driver.

3-18-2009 @ 12:05PM

'Prior Military' with a DIP discharge would be a good guess for Halfadope......and I was unaware you have to buy a flag the represents the country that made your car........but then I guess Halfadope would know having to buy all those flags for his so called American made car.

Aloha

P.S. Bob now that was funny, I'm still laughing. Can we rattle his cage with those balloons if the mortor isn't set yet. LOL