"Darrell Waltrip's Racing Experience" was the second major attraction  to be announced at Belle Island Village .  The venue will include such components as an interactive theatre, competition radio-controlled cars, a racing simulator, pit crew area, an arcade, and both permanent and rotating exhibits ranging from 15-25 actual stock cars that have won a variety of racing events.

     Waltrip who is a long time resident of Franklin, TN, will maintain continuous involvement in the attraction following its opening by appearing for special events, involving fellow drivers and promoting visits by racing celebrities throughout the year.  Waltrip, 57, entered his first stock car race on a dirt track at the age of 16 with a 1936 Chevrolet coupe that he and his father built.  His racing experience grew, and by the late 1960's he became a fixture in Nashville at the city's fairgrounds track.  His first NASCAR Winston Cup start took place in 1972 at Talladega, AL.

     Waltrip's career highlights include being named by NASCAR as Driver Of The Decade for the 1980's.  Today, he serves as a broadcast analyst for FOX Sports, where he has developed a large following with racing enthusiasts through his engaging personality and first-hand knowledge of the sport.,