Ward Burton Coming Back?

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Ward to Yates? from LastCowboys.com: ... couple of little birdies have told me in the last couple of weeks that Ward Burton is off the market in terms of driver availability. And while it is claimed that this information comes from people we would all consider ‘official’ type people, these ‘official’ type people are being coy in regards to whom or what has taken him off the market. One rumor that has gained momentum has Ward taking over the #88 UPS Ford owned by Robert Yates Racing when Dale Jarrett bolts for Toyota. Again, Jarrett hasn’t officially said that he is going to Toyota, but he hasn’t exactly denied it either. Another little nugget of information floating around out there states that if Jarrett bolts, UPS will stay with Yates, but they don’t want the next ‘potential’ Cup star. They want a proven competitor, not just some cat with little or no experience.(LastCowboys.com)

from KnowYourNascar.com
 
He would be perfect to Drive the Big Brown truck. I can see it from a marketing perspective, but not from the racing end. Doesn't make too much sense to bring back a guy that hasn't raced in almost 2 years. I don't know though.....i heard about this rumor last week and it keeps cropping up on a lot of boards and blogs, so there could be some truth to it.
 
I'll sure welcome this if it happens.
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I would love to see Ward back!!!!! Really miss that guy!!!!!
I gonna keep everything crossed, I physically can!!!! LOL
 
I'm sure he would drive for Yates , especially seeing he isn't driving anything right now.
 
jayski.com
UPDATE: While there is no truth to the rumor driver Ward Burton and car owner Robert Yates have struck a deal to drive the #88 UPS Ford if Dale Jarrett leaves for Toyota, Burton says he would like to talk with Yates and other teams looking for an experienced pilot. “I’ve defiantly been ready” said the former Daytona 500 and Southern 500 champion. “I have a strong desire to be competitive on the race track and I don’t think I’ve lost anything that I’ve always had. I’m looking for a good opportunity so I can get back out there.” Burton added that it wouldn’t take him much to get back up to speed.(PRN's Garage Pass Radio Show)(5-12-2006)
 
Casey Mears is reported as of this morning to be the front runner for the 88.
 
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