Ward Burton News

Baldwin out? UPDATE 3 yes, and Stoddard in:

Baldwin out? UPDATE 3 yes, and Stoddard in:

October 1, 2002
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:

September 30, 2002
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:

Houston back in a Truck:

September 16, 2002
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:

September 10, 2002
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?

September 8, 2002
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:

September 7, 2002
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:

September 4, 2002
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:

August 29, 2002
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:

August 25, 2002
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:

August 25, 2002
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

Special Paint for Bristol:

Special Paint for Bristol:

August 19, 2002
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:

August 19, 2002
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?:

August 14, 2002
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:

August 6, 2002
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:

August 5, 2002
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