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Special Paint for Bristol:

Special Paint for Bristol: The #22 Caterpillar Dodge driven by Ward Burton will sport the flames/CAT deals scheme at Bristol this week. Also will have the Purple #36 M&M's, the #20 in The Peanut's scheme, and the #97 will have a special Sharpies scheme. See images...

Dyno Testing at Michigan UPDATE:

Dyno Testing at Michigan UPDATE: NASCAR tested nine cars on the chassis dynamometer after the race - the cars driven by #48-Jimmie Johnson, #20-Tony Stewart, #29-Kevin Harvick, #88-Dale Jarrett, #6-Mark Martin, #17-Matt Kenseth, #40-Sterling Marlin, #19-Jeremy Mayfield...

More on Daytona Testing this week UPDATE 2 another roof flap?:

More on Daytona Testing this week UPDATE 2 another roof flap?: NASCAR officials are bringing in a dozen Winston Cup drivers for a Daytona test on Tuesday to try to sort out the other half of the aerodynamics problem, the tight packs that keep drivers on the edges of...

WD-40 and Ward:

WD-40 and Ward: For many people, maintaining an automobile can be a daunting task. But not for NASCAR race teams. That's why WD-40 teamed with NASCAR Winston Cup driver Ward Burton to create the "WD-40 Stock Car Full of Uses" brochure. Designed to help make auto maintenance...

Hubert in the #23 at The Glen? UPDATE 3 Yes:

Hubert in the #23 at The Glen? UPDATE 3 Yes: hearing Tom Hubert will drive the #23 Hills Bros Dodge at Watkins Glen.(7-31-2002) UPDATE: been told that Hubert will NOT drive the #23 at Watkins Glen, assuming Stricklin will drive the car.(8-1-2002) UPDATE 2: been told...

Park to Davis? UPDATE:

Park to Davis? UPDATE: Bill Davis confirmed last week that Hut Stricklin won't return to the #23 Dodge next year. (Neither will Hills Brothers Coffee, by the way). On Sunday, the long-time team owner said Steve Park will replace Stricklin in the stable that also includes...

Hills Bros not expected back on the #23 UPDATE::

Hills Bros not expected back on the #23 UPDATE:: during an interview on FSN's Totally NASCAR, #23 (and #22 and #27) team owner, Bill Davis, says he doesn't expect Hill Brothers Coffee back as a sponsor in 2003 and it looks like it was a one-year deal.(7-24-2002) UPDATE...

Ward Burton wins wild race at New Hampshire:

Ward Burton wins wild race at New Hampshire: #22-Ward Burton passed #17-Matt Kenseth (who had a tire going down) for the lead with 10 laps to go and held on to win the New Hampshire 300. It was Burton's 2nd win of 2002 and first since winning the Daytona 500. #30-Jeff...

Indy Testing MON/TUE UPDATEs:

Indy Testing MON/TUE UPDATEs: Indianapolis Motor Speedway has scheduled four days of Cup testing at the track, July 9-10 and July 15-16, and most every Cup team will test. A complete schedule of the teams/drivers for each of the tests can be seen at: www.brickyard....

Crew Member Injured:

Crew Member Injured: Tom Hubert, the rear tire changer for Ward Burton 's team drilled his left index finger while making repairs on Burton's car. Hubert was treated at the infield care center and transported by car to a local hospital for X-rays on the finger.(Roanoke...

Michael Waltrip wins the Pepsi 400 at Daytona:

Michael Waltrip wins the Pepsi 400 at Daytona: #15-Michael Waltrip won the Pepsi 400, leading the most laps (99) and pretty much dominating the race. It is Waltrip's 2nd career Cup win and 2nd at Daytona, 51 races ago. It was #15 crew chief Slugger Labbe's first win...

Ward signed? UPDATE 2 it’s done 2 years:

Ward signed? UPDATE 2 it's done 2 years: getting reports that Ward Burton has signed a multi-year deal to continue driving the #22 Caterpillar Dodge for Bill Davis Racing. Have seen nothing official yet.(7-2-2002) UPDATE: hearing it is a 2 year deal and may be announced...

Congrats:

Congrats: Heidi Stoddard brought into the world a 6 lb. 7 oz. baby girl at 7:30am this morning. Heidi and Frank [#99 Crew Chief] named her Alexis Heather Stoddard. Mother and baby are doing great. Heidi does the PR for Ward Burton and the #22 CAT team.(6-25-2002)...

Ward close to re-upping with Davis UPDATE maybe not:

Ward close to re-upping with Davis UPDATE maybe not: Mike Brown, general manager for Bill Davis' #22 race team, says he and Ward Burton could come to terms on a contract renewal in the next few days.(Winston Salem Journal)(6-22-2002) UPDATE: [#22,#23] car owner Bill...

Ward close to re-upping with Davis:

Ward close to re-upping with Davis: Mike Brown, general manager for Bill Davis' #22 race team, says he and Ward Burton could come to terms on a contract renewal in the next few days.(Winston Salem Journal)(6-22-2002) (6-21-2002)...

Davis looking for a new driver?

Davis looking for a new driver? #22-Ward Burton still has not signed the contract renewal offered by car owner Bill Davis, and Davis now is "looking at all our options," general manager Mike Brown said. One option could be Steve Park, who used to drive for Tommy Baldwin...

Ward’s plans unclear:

Ward's plans unclear: Ward Burton, who has been with Bill Davis Racing since 1995, says his #22 team needs more consistency, but that he' leaning toward re-signing for 2003. He' been presented with a contract, but didnt sign it by Davis deadline, leaving the team...

CAT re-signs, what about Ward? UPDATE:

CAT re-signs, what about Ward? UPDATE: #22 [and #23] car owner Bill Davis, taking good advantage of his Daytona 500 victory, has renewed with sponsor Caterpillar. But will Ward Burton be back as his driver? Davis has given Burton a new contract to look at. But Burton...

CAT re-signs, what about Ward?

CAT re-signs, what about Ward? #22 [and #23] car owner Bill Davis, taking good advantage of his Daytona 500 victory, has renewed with sponsor Caterpillar. But will Ward Burton be back as his driver? Davis has given Burton a new contract to look at. But Burton indicates...

More testing at VIR:

More testing at VIR: The challenging 3.27-mile natural-terrain road racing circuit at VIRginia International Raceway has been abuzz with activity this week as a number of NASCAR Winston Cup Series teams have been hard at work perfecting their set-ups for upcoming road...