But…..Team Hendrick is on the verge of nabbing Caterpillar as sponsor of its third team, making up for the recent loss of Budweiser. The car will carry No. 25 once again next year (it is #50 this year in honor of NASCAR’s 50th anniversary), and John Hendrick’s first choice as driver is Ward Burton, who has not as of yet accepted the offer. Caterpillar is currently sponsor of the #96 Chevrolet of Buz McCall, who has one more year on his contract. Caterpillar may be able to exercise an escape clause, according to an industry source.(SpeedNet/Monte Dutton)(9-27-98)
