Ward Burton News

Ward Burton close to new deal

Ward Burton close to new deal

July 9, 1998
As reported here last week: Ward Burton should be closing in on a new deal with Bill Davis Racing. The contract would be an extension, which should also help Bill Davis in his effort to sign a major sponsor. On that front, things appear to being going well for the

QVC and Ward Burton

QVC and Ward Burton

July 2, 1998
Since QVC's live broadcast was cancelled, the host of "For Race Fans Only", Dan Hughes(the QVC host) producer, and assistant were stuck in Daytona Beach without a way home for the show that QVC was going to put on in West Chester, PA. Apparently someone tipped off

Bill Davis Racing sponsor contracts

Bill Davis Racing sponsor contracts

June 30, 1998
Ward Burton is under contract thru 1999 at Bill Davis Racing and is actively working toward a contract extension that would run concurrently with the new incoming sponsor to replace MBNA on the #22 Pontiac. Also Amoco is already in place with a three-year contract

Second round qualifying

Second round qualifying

June 27, 1998
Second round qualifying is over and who would have though Wally Dallenbach would need a provisional to make a road course event and Tommy Kendall missed the race. The #41 team took it's 11th provisional of the year(in 16 races), but since they are not in the top 25

Ward Burton to Richard Childress Racing?

Ward Burton to Richard Childress Racing?

June 27, 1998
Several well placed sources say that Ward Burton may find himself in a third RCR (Richard Childress Racing) entry next year. Ward, who currently drives for Bill Davis, seems to be the hot property when folks look forward to the 1999 season. We know of one team that

MBNA will not renew sponsorship

MBNA will not renew sponsorship

June 19, 1998
MBNA has decided not to renew its sponsorship with the #22 Bill Davis team and driver Ward Burton. MBNA will still be a race sponsor, but it is unclear what else they may do.(JournalNow)(6-19-98)

Penn State on Ward Burton’s car

Penn State on Ward Burton’s car

June 17, 1998
NASCAR driver Ward Burton's No. 22 MBNA Pontiac will display the Nittany Lion logo of Penn State University this weekend for the Pocono 500 Winston Cup race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond. MBNA America Bank, N.A., is the world's largest independent credit card lender

Ward Burton’s engine

Ward Burton’s engine

June 14, 1998
Ward Burton and the #22 MBNA Bill Davis Team used an old reliable 18 degree head motor to win the pole, not the new SB2.(GoRacing)(6-14-98)

Ward Burton

Ward Burton

June 13, 1998
And...Ward Burton is one of the most focused, most intense drivers on the NASCAR tour, and he's also one of the most hotly sought-after. Rivals of car owner Bill Davis, men such as Richard Childress, Andy Petree and Buzz McCall, have shown a interest in snaring him

Testing News

Testing News

June 1, 1998
#00-Buckshot Jones(not the #8); #97-Chad Little; #91-Kevin Lepage; #28-Kenny Irwin and Hut Stricklin and #22-Ward Burton tested at Pocono today and will test on Tuesday. Two days of tire testing is taking place at Indianapolis with #18-Bobby Labonte and #12-Jeremy

Carolina Hurricanes and NHL on the #22

Carolina Hurricanes and NHL on the #22

May 22, 1998
The Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL will each have their logos on Ward Burton's #22 MBNA Pontiac for the Coca Cola 600.(News and Record Online)(5-22-98)

Coming driver changes?

Coming driver changes?

May 21, 1998
Several driver changes could be coming at the end of the season. Among the possible changes being talked about in the garage are Joe Nemechek moving to a Rick Hendrick team, possibly the Bud-sponsored team, depending on Ricky Craven's medical

Winston schemes

Winston schemes

May 14, 1998
Jeff Gordon, Bill Elliott, Sterling Marlin, Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip will all sport new colors for this Saturday night's Winston. The Winston Open will also see its share of special paint schemes as well. Brett Bodine, Ward Burton, Wally Dallenbach (driving

Burton racing for wildlife

Burton racing for wildlife

May 14, 1998
Ward Burton will be carrying Wildlife Forever and North American Fishing Club on his car for The Winston. The specially designed car will bear the Wildlife Forever and NAFC logos as part of Wildlife Forever's "Racing for Wildlife" program, which will generate funds

Wednesday Testing

Wednesday Testing

May 13, 1998
Ward Burton and Dave Blaney tested at Dover; Wally Dallenbach(in the #5), Terry Labonte, Kevin LePage, Mark Martin and John Andretti tested at Richmond. No speeds given.(WC Today Radio)(5-13-98)