Historic NASCAR Headlines – October 03, 1997

Also on This Week in NASCAR show Ward Burton said that although he is not signed with MBNA for next year, he is very close to signing a two year deal.(10-3-97)

Ward Burton close to deal

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Pit-crew member Donovan Williams presented with Hendrick Motorsports Spirit Award

Pit-crew member Donovan Williams presented with Hendrick Motorsports Spirit Award

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Costa Oil sponsoring Carson Ware at Pocono

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Tri-City Raceway honoring Greg Biffle on Saturday

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