Burton Brothers Are Back On Track
Ward Burton back in action at Martinsville
Lee Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
CONCORD, N.C. -- After nearly a two-year absence, Ward Burton will return to the Nextel Cup Series next weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 4 Lucas Oil Chevrolet for Morgan McClure Racing.
"He expressed a lot of interest in driving," said Chris Carrier, crew chief of the No. 4. "He's a Virginia driver and we're a Virginia team. That makes for a great combination at Martinsville."
Scott Wimmer started the season in the No. 4 but was replaced by Todd Bodine after he failed to qualify for the Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway. Bodine failed to qualify for the following week's race at Talladega, but he did start 14th in the No. 4 for Saturday's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. With the tight practice schedule next week at Martinsville, Bodine, the current Craftsman Truck Series points leader, felt more comfortable missing the Subway 500 to concentrate on his championship run.
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Lee Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
CONCORD, N.C. -- After nearly a two-year absence, Ward Burton will return to the Nextel Cup Series next weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 4 Lucas Oil Chevrolet for Morgan McClure Racing.
"He expressed a lot of interest in driving," said Chris Carrier, crew chief of the No. 4. "He's a Virginia driver and we're a Virginia team. That makes for a great combination at Martinsville."
Scott Wimmer started the season in the No. 4 but was replaced by Todd Bodine after he failed to qualify for the Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway. Bodine failed to qualify for the following week's race at Talladega, but he did start 14th in the No. 4 for Saturday's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. With the tight practice schedule next week at Martinsville, Bodine, the current Craftsman Truck Series points leader, felt more comfortable missing the Subway 500 to concentrate on his championship run.
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