Ward Burton News

Ward going no place:

Ward going no place:

September 4, 2001
Ward going no place: Ward Burton said after Sunday's victory that he's not going anywhere other than where he is right now, in the #22 Dodges owned by Bill Davis.(That's Racin'), there were rumors last week that Burton was headed to the #25 team(9-4-2001)

Triple Play for Spotter at Richmond:

Triple Play for Spotter at Richmond:

September 4, 2001
Triple Play for Spotter at Richmond: Spotter Rocky Ryan will be busy this week at Richmond spotting for three drivers who all come from Virginia. Cup driver Ward Burton who is from South Boston, BGN driver Kevin Grubb who is from Mechanicsvill and Cup driver Stacy

3 drivers knocked out of 2002 The Winston?

3 drivers knocked out of 2002 The Winston?

September 3, 2001
3 drivers knocked out of 2002 The Winston? as far as I can tell by my calculations, with Ward Burton winning on Sunday, three drivers got knocked out of the 2002 The Winston: Matt Kenseth, 5/2000(Coca Cola 600); Jeremy Mayfield, 6/2000(Pocono); Jerry Nadeau, 11/2000

Last Dodge win at Darlington?

Last Dodge win at Darlington?

September 3, 2001
Last Dodge win at Darlington? The last time a Dodge won at Darlington before Ward Burton’s victory on Sunday, Burton was nine years old. Buddy Baker, driving a Dodge owned by Petty Enterprises, won the 1971 Rebel 400 by beating the Dodges of Dick Brooks and Dave Marcis

Brothers and the Southern 500:

Brothers and the Southern 500:

September 3, 2001
Brothers and the Southern 500: Ward Burton's first victory in the event, coupled with Jeff Burton's win in 1999, marks the second time that brothers won the race. Terry Labonte won in 1980 and Bobby Labonte in 2000.(St Petersburg Times), and of note, only one father

Burton wins at Darlington in the Southern 500:

Burton wins at Darlington in the Southern 500:

September 2, 2001
Burton wins at Darlington in the Southern 500: #22-Ward Burton wins the 52nd Southern 500, his 3rd career Winston Cup win, 2nd at Darlington (won in the 2000 spring race - 53 races ago). Burton won from the 37th starting spot, a provisional spot, only the fifth driver

15th Different Winner in 2001 a record:

15th Different Winner in 2001 a record:

September 2, 2001
15th Different Winner in 2001 a record: when #22-Ward Burton won the 2001 Southern 500, he became the 15th different Winston Cup winner in 2001, which breaks the record for NASCAR's modern era (which began in 1972) of 14 set in 2000 and 1991. Winners in 2001: #15-Waltrip

Caterpillar to build engine blocks:

Caterpillar to build engine blocks:

September 1, 2001
Caterpillar to build engine blocks: #22-Ward Burton said Friday that his sponsor would start building engine blocks for the Dodge engine in 2002, hoping to lighten up what some consider an overweight engine. “Caterpillar’s going to start doing the blocks for them next

No Bull Fans Chosen for Richmond UPDATE:

No Bull Fans Chosen for Richmond UPDATE:

August 31, 2001
No Bull Fans Chosen for Richmond UPDATE: Five more race fans have been selected for a chance at a $1 million prize as part of the fourth installment of Winston's "No Bull 5" driver/fan bonus program. The next "No Bull" race is the Sept. 8 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400

NASCAR’s Statement on the the Talladega Testing:

NASCAR’s Statement on the the Talladega Testing:

August 29, 2001
NASCAR's Statement on the the Talladega Testing: The following are comments from Gary Nelson, NASCAR Winston Cup Series director, regarding Monday's test by NASCAR at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. This test was designed by NASCAR for its teams to test various changes

Talladega Testing Done:

Talladega Testing Done:

August 28, 2001
Talladega Testing Done: A day after running three- and four-wide in an invitation-only NASCAR test, more than a dozen Winston Cup Series teams remained at Talladega Superspeedway to prepare for October’s EA SPORTS™ 500 on Oct. 21. On Monday, NASCAR officials sent 19

Burton to drive for Baldwin:

Burton to drive for Baldwin:

August 28, 2001
Burton to drive for Baldwin: Bill Davis Racing #22 crew chief Tommy Baldwin Jr. will debut his new BGN team at the October race at Charlotte. Ward Burton will be behind the wheel(Sporting News)(8-28-2001)

Some rumors:

Some rumors:

August 28, 2001
Some rumors: This week's rumor mill, or version of Winston Cup musical chairs: Stacy Compton will replace Buckshot Jones in the Petty Enterprises' #44 next season (as mentioned here last week, see #92 Team Page, Jerry Nadeau will go back to Melling Racing(#92) to fill

#22 Special Scheme at Bristol UPDATE:

#22 Special Scheme at Bristol UPDATE:

August 22, 2001
#22 Special Scheme at Bristol UPDATE: #22-Ward Burton is supposed to have a special "CAT Tracks" scheme to be run at the night race at Bristol. See a layout of the car on my Paint Schemes Gallery(8-8-2001) UPDATE: Caterpillar Track-Type Tractors removed 15,000 cubic

#22 Special Scheme at Bristol:

#22 Special Scheme at Bristol:

August 8, 2001
#22 Special Scheme at Bristol: #22-Ward Burton is supposed to have a special "CAT Tracks" scheme to be run at the night race at Bristol. See a layout of the car on my Paint Schemes Gallery(8-8-2001) (8-7-2001)