And…Ward Burton is one of the most focused, most intense drivers on the NASCAR tour, and he’s also one of the most hotly sought-after. Rivals of car owner Bill Davis, men such as Richard Childress, Andy Petree and Buzz McCall, have shown a interest in snaring him if the option comes up. With MBNA’s lucrative sponsorship up for renewal in the next few weeks, and with some rivals, such as Jack Roush, according to sources, making a bid for MBNA’s financing, Burton and Davis have been even more focused and intense than usual the past few weeks.(in from the JournalNow)(6-13-98)
