Ward Burton News

Ward NOT going to HOF Racing but….

Ward NOT going to HOF Racing but….

October 13, 2005
been told that Ward Burton is definitely NOT going to Hall of Fame Racing BUT is supposedly working with a sponsor that might bring him back to Nextel Cup fulltime in 2006 or 2007. Burton has been contacted by several Truck Series teams, but he still considers himself

Raines hopes to get Hall of Fame Racing gig:

Raines hopes to get Hall of Fame Racing gig:

October 6, 2005
After meeting with Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach last week in Dallas, veteran NASCAR driver Tony Raines said he hopes he convinced the former Cowboys to hire him as the man behind the wheel of their Hall of Fame Racing team next season. "I don't know anything officially

Hall of Fame Racing still looking for driver..Ward is under consideration UPDATE 2 #98?:

Hall of Fame Racing still looking for driver..Ward is under consideration UPDATE 2 #98?:

October 3, 2005
Bill Saunders, managing partner for the Hall of Fame Racing team of Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, said they hope to announce their driver within the next two weeks. Ward Burton is reportedly one of the drivers the team is considering. Burton won the Daytona 500 in

Latest on Ward Burton:

Latest on Ward Burton:

May 14, 2005
Though he hasn't completed a lap of Cup racing this season, Ward Burton is still on the minds of many NASCAR observers. Burton, 43, of South Boston, started at least nine Cup races every season from 1994-2004. He has been without a ride this season. When will he return

Darlington Qualifying Notes:

Darlington Qualifying Notes:

May 6, 2005
• Kasey Kahne won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Dodge Charger 500, lapping Darlington Raceway in 28.923 seconds at 170.024 mph. Ward Burton holds the track-qualifying record of 28.295 seconds, 173.797 mph, set March 22, 1996. • This is Kahne’s fifth

Leffler out of the #11? Ward in? UPDATES – DENIED

Leffler out of the #11? Ward in? UPDATES – DENIED

April 17, 2005
Motorsport.com reports it has learned that the #11 Fedex Joe Gibbs Racing Chevy team may be planning on replacing Jason Leffler with Ward Burton as soon as Darlington. While denied by team officials, insiders say Burton would fill the seat for the remainder of the

Ward wants Cup..not Busch/Truck ride:

Ward wants Cup..not Busch/Truck ride:

April 9, 2005
Ward Burton has been spending extra time this spring with his Wildlife Foundation, but he'd still rather be back racing. Burton has been idle this season, waiting for a car owner to make the call. And he's not willing to run Busch or Trucks. "Right now I still consider

Ward to appear at Martinsville…no ride:

Ward to appear at Martinsville…no ride:

March 17, 2005
Ward Burton said he plans to attend qualifying day [4/8] at Martinsville Speedway on April 8, his first visit to a Nextel Cup event this year. "I want to say hey to everybody," said the South Boston native, who has been out of Cup since last November. "I have no desire

Ward on the tube:

Ward on the tube:

March 1, 2005
Ward Burton is scheduled to appear on the Bass Pro Shops Outoor World television show that will appear on the Outdoor Channel on the following dates: Tuesday, March 8, 11:30pm/et, Thursday, March 10, 2:30pm/et; and Sunday, March 13, 9:30pm/et. The show will feature

Jarrett Wins Bud Pole:

Jarrett Wins Bud Pole:

February 14, 2005
#88-Dale Jarrett won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Bud Pole for the 2005 Daytona 500, lapping Daytona International Speedway in 47.793 seconds at 188.312 mph. Bill Elliott holds the track-qualifying record of 42.783 seconds, 210.364 mph, set Feb. 9, 1987, prior to the advent

No Shootout…but still won:

No Shootout…but still won:

February 8, 2005
Since 1979, seven drivers have won the Daytona 500 who did not compete in the Budweiser Shootout the week before: Michael Waltrip (2001, 2003), Ward Burton (2002), Dale Earnhardt (1998), Sterling Marlin (1994), Dale Jarrett (1993), Derrike Cope (1990) and Richard Petty

Some Ward News AND:

Some Ward News AND:

January 20, 2005
have heard NOTHING about a Cup, Busch or Truck ride for Ward Burton, but this is posted on his website [wardburton.com]: Initial planning for a new TV outdoor show is underway - Ward is working with writer/producer Jason Thomas whose book on the life of Doris Duke,

Bill Davis names Truck Lineup:

Bill Davis names Truck Lineup:

January 6, 2005
Bill Davis Racing is pleased to announce the 2005 Craftsman Truck Series driver and crew chief line-up. ike Skinner will begin his first full season piloting the #5 Toyota Tundra in 2005. Skinner competed for Bill Davis Racing in the final nine races of the 2004 and

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

December 26, 2004
More than 50 Cup [NNC] and Busch [NBS] teams are expected to descend on LVMS on Jan. 26-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experiment with the new tires, spoilers and body designs that will go into effect in the coming season. It's the first open test for teams on an

Bliss to know Monday:

Bliss to know Monday:

November 17, 2004
#20-Mike Bliss, who finished third in Saturday's Busch race in a Joe Gibbs Racing car, isn't sure where he'll be next season. He said he'll meet with team president J.D. Gibbs on Monday about his future. One possibility is the No. 0 Nextel Cup car, which he will drive