NASCAR Wrecks - Ward Burton Comin' Back?
Ward Burton looking to make comeback in 2007
Former Daytona winner has been in talks with owners, sponsors
By David Newton, NASCAR.COM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ward Burton will be at Daytona International Speedway on Friday as a part of a ceremony honoring the past 10 winners of the Daytona 500.
He hopes his next trip to NASCAR's crown jewel will be as a driver.
The 2002 Daytona 500 winner said Monday he is negotiating with two "established teams'' a return to the Nextel Cup Series that he hasn't been a part of since being fired by owner Gene Haas in 2004.
One possibility is the No. 88 car of Robert Yates Racing that is open in 2007 because of Dale Jarrett's departure to the new Toyota team of Michael Waltrip Racing.
"That would certainly be an opportunity if it came to fruition,'' Burton said. "It would pump me up. I'd be just excited as when I first made Cup in '94, maybe more so.'' ....continue reading
Former Daytona winner has been in talks with owners, sponsors
By David Newton, NASCAR.COM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ward Burton will be at Daytona International Speedway on Friday as a part of a ceremony honoring the past 10 winners of the Daytona 500.
He hopes his next trip to NASCAR's crown jewel will be as a driver.
The 2002 Daytona 500 winner said Monday he is negotiating with two "established teams'' a return to the Nextel Cup Series that he hasn't been a part of since being fired by owner Gene Haas in 2004.
One possibility is the No. 88 car of Robert Yates Racing that is open in 2007 because of Dale Jarrett's departure to the new Toyota team of Michael Waltrip Racing.
"That would certainly be an opportunity if it came to fruition,'' Burton said. "It would pump me up. I'd be just excited as when I first made Cup in '94, maybe more so.'' ....continue reading
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