Caterpillar To Sponsor Burton

Posted by Jeremy Dunn Jun 18, 2008

After ten seasons sponsoring the 22 car for Bill Davis Racing, Caterpillar will join Richard Childress Racing in 2009, and replace the departing AT&T Wireless brand. Caterpillar was the former sponsor for Jeff Burton's brother Ward from 1999 to 2003. Caterpillar also sponsored Scott Wimmer and Dave Blaney.

AT&T, formerly Cingular Wireless, was a primary sponsor for RCR ever since 2002. So another piece of the silly season puzzle has been filled. RCR still has an opening for the number 33 car sponsored by General Mills. Ryan Newman appears to be the leading candidate for that job, although he has stated that he has received an offer from his current employer Roger Penske.

Bill Davis Racing is now searching for a sponsor for his one-car operation.