NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Steps Away From Spotlight After FTD Diagnosis
Waltrip’s family said the disease is currently limited to minor symptoms, and he will step further away from the public limelight.
- On Wednesday, NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip's family announced he has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration , complicated by possible Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy .
- The Waltrip family believes the diagnosis likely stems from injuries sustained during his 29-year racing career, as FTD is a progressive brain disorder affecting personality and behavior.
- A three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Waltrip collected 84 career victories and served 19 years as a broadcaster for FOX Sports, becoming one of the sport's most recognizable voices.
- Waltrip will be "stepping further away" from the public limelight, though his family stated he remains in positive spirits spending time with his wife, Stevie, and three grandchildren.
- Inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012, Waltrip's legacy includes coining the famous "Boogity, Boogity, Boogity" catchphrase before retiring from the FOX booth in 2019.
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NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip steps away from spotlight after FTD diagnosis
NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip is stepping away from the public eye after being diagnosed with a cognitive disease, according to a statement released Wednesday by his family.
Darrell Waltrip stepping further away from spotlight after diagnoses
Darrell Waltrip and family have issued a statement Darrell Waltrip is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. He ran 809 races and collected 84 wins, tied for 4th on the all-time list. The 79-year-old has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). And the family believes he may also have Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). He retired ...
NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Diagnosed With Cognitive Disease
Darrell Waltrip has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) complicated with possible Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), his family revealed on Wednesday. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion’s family believes the diagnosis is “likely” from injuries sustained during his racing career. After retiring from NASCAR competition, Waltrip became a color commentator for NASCAR on FOX and was […]
NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip steps back from public life for serious health concerns
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Darrell Waltrip, who parlayed a Hall of Fame driving career in NASCAR into a long-time broadcasting stint at Fox Sports, has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain disease.
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