Yates Racing Might Expand to Three Teams if Burton Can Bring Sponsor
Quote selected text Published July 24th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsYates said there’s a “realistic” chance that RYR could go to three Cup teams next season if 44-year-old Ward Burton, who has been out of Cup the past two seasons, comes up with a sponsor.
Citifinancial and M&M’s, according to team officials, are looking for younger drivers such as Leicht, 19, and Gilliland, 30.
“If Ward walked in with a sponsor today we’d say, ‘Ward, you’ve got the ride,’” Yates said.
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I thought Ward was now driving for Mcclure Racing out of Abingdon the number 4 car