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Nice Crowd:

Nice Crowd: Johnny Benson joined Donnie Allison (1968), Mark Martin (1989) and Ward Burton (1995) as drivers whose first Winston Cup wins have come at North Carolina Speedway.(Richmond Times Dispatch)(11-4-2002)...

Oops:

Oops: Two drivers could be heard cussing during the TNT telecast of Sunday's race -- #20-Home Depot Pontiac driver Tony Stewart and #22-Caterpillar Dodge driver Ward Burton. After Chevy driver Jimmie Johnson's crew chief was fined for cussing on television last month...

TNT stuff:

TNT stuff: TNT's Discover Pre-race Show, Best Feature: Dave Burns explains on a chalkboard how points are tallied and what the top three drivers in the points standings, Tony Stewart (1), Mark Martin (2) and Jimmie Johnson (3), need to do in the final three races of...

#22 Docked 25 points and fined $10,000:

#22 Docked 25 points and fined $10,000: NASCAR officials announced that NASCAR Winston Cup Series owner Bill Davis, along with team crew chief Frank Stoddard and driver Ward Burton, received penalties for an infraction that occurred at Sunday's NASCAR Winston Cup race...

Ward Communication Problem:

Ward Communication Problem: #22-Ward Burton, who speaks with a slow Virginia drawl, and his new crew chief Frankie Stoddard, a fast-talking New Hampshire native, have become quite the odd couple during their first few races together. Communication during races seems...

Rumblings – Martinsville:

Rumblings - Martinsville: Johnny Benson (2nd) had his best finish since he was 2nd at Dover in September of 2000. This is the 3rd time Benson has been the bridesmaid. Ward Burton (5th) had his best finish since he won at New Hampshire in July. John Andretti (13th) ...

Reutimann to run the #87 at Memphis:

NEMCO Motorsports announced a one-race sponsorship deal with innovative camouflage company, NaturalGear(tm), to run NASCAR All Pro Series Driver David Reutimann in this weekend's Sam's Town 250 BGN race at Memphis. While this is NaturalGear's first time on a racecar...

Penske to Dodge announcement soon? TODAY It is OFFICIAL:

Penske to Dodge announcement soon? TODAY It is OFFICIAL: Penske Racing South is expected to announce its long-rumored switch to Dodge during Oct 10-13 race week at Lowe's Motor Speedway.(Winston Cup Scene - need sub to read), am hearing it'll be Sunday morning, Oct...

Plate Points:

Plate Points: #15-Michael Waltrip is the leader in Restrictor plate driver point earned in 2003, 32 is #40-Sterling Marlin who is injured and will not race at Talladega. Here's the Top-10 in plate races this season: #15-Michael Waltrip, 520 #40-Sterling Marlin, 482...

Nice Gesture by Ward UPDATE:

Nice Gesture by Ward UPDATE: Six-year-old Dusty Duncan went out Friday night to get Ward Burton's autograph. What he may have gotten in addition to the autograph was a new shot at life. Dusty suffers from a cleft palate. It's a condition that doesn't threaten his life...

Baldwin out? UPDATE 3 yes, and Stoddard in:

Baldwin out? UPDATE 3 yes, and Stoddard in: hearing #22 crew chief Tommy Baldwin and Bill Davis Racing have parted ways, no word on a replacement or where Baldwin will go.(9-30-2002) UPDATE: Tommy Baldwin and Bill Davis Racing have parted ways, effective immediately...

Nice Gesture by Ward:

Nice Gesture by Ward: Six-year-old Dusty Duncan went out Friday night to get Ward Burton's autograph. What he may have gotten in addition to the autograph was a new shot at life. Dusty suffers from a cleft palate. It's a condition that doesn't threaten his life, but...

Houston back in a Truck:

CTS team owner Jim Harris announced today that Andy Houston will pilot the #17 Hardee's Dodge Truck in the Hardee's 250 at South Boston Speedway with sponsorship from Boddie-Noell Enterprises - the largest franchise owner in the Hardee's restaurant chain. "I'm excited...

Baldwin’s contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22? UPDATE:

Baldwin's contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22? UPDATE: Tommy Baldwin's contract as crew chief for Bill Davis and Ward Burton is up at the end of the season, and there are indications that he is under consideration for a job as Steve Park's crew chief at Dale...

Baldwin’s contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22?

Baldwin's contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22? Tommy Baldwin's contract as crew chief for Bill Davis and Ward Burton is up at the end of the season, and there are indications that he is under consideration for a job as Steve Park's crew chief at Dale Earnhardt...

Earnhardt Jr/Ward talk:

Earnhardt Jr/Ward talk: Ward Burton and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have talked about the incident at Bristol. The two were involved in an incident on the 402nd lap at the Sharpie 500 in Bristol on Aug. 24. Afterward, Burton was captured on television throwing his heel pads...

Open Testing at Lowe’s Scheduled TUES/WED:

Open Testing at Lowe's Scheduled TUES/WED: Lowe's Motor Speedway has confirmed open testing dates for the Oct. 13 UAW-GM Quality 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race, the Oct. 12 "Little Trees" 300 NASCAR Busch Series event and the Oct. 10 EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts...

Ward $5,000 lighter in the Wallet:

Ward $5,000 lighter in the Wallet: NASCAR today fined Ward Burton $5,000 for throwing his shoe heat shields at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car during last Saturday night's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. NASCAR said Burton was penalized for "actions detrimental to ...

TV Coverage Highlights:

TV Coverage Highlights: Notes from TNT's coverage of the Sharpie 500 - Driver's gone wild: #1 Elliott Sadler pointing at his head signaling for Joe Nemechek to think when he drives, then punching the ambulance on his way off the track. Nemechek knocked Sadler out of...

Penalty Likely for Ward:

Penalty Likely for Ward: #22-Ward Burton and his crew chief, Tommy Baldwin, were called to the NASCAR hauler following Saturday night's Sharpie 500, where Burton was admonished for his on track demonstration following his wreck Lap 404. Burton was hit by Dale Earnhardt...