Breaking Down Hendrick Motorsports
By Katie Copple
Darrell Waltrip (1987-1990): Known today know for his likeness in the booth on race weekends, Waltrip helped Hendrick Motorsports grow to a three-car organization when he and Rick Hendrick brought in the No.17 Tide machine. Waltrip would make history with his first 1989 Daytona 500 win after coming so close in years past. His Victory Lane reaction can still be seen on TV today.