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OVAL OFFICE INTERVIEWS.(NASCAR drivers' favorite sports teams)(Brief Article)

The Sporting News

| July 02, 2001 | Margolis, Bob | COPYRIGHT 2001 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

What is your favorite sports team?

Jeff Burton: I am a pretty big Duke basketball fan.... They are a very talented group, and I have a lot of respect for them. And, believe me, I'm not one of those fans who just jumped on the bandwagon because of their success. I like the Blue Devils if they are winning or losing. And lucky for me, they took the title this year.

Steve Park: Growing up in New York, I am a huge fan of the New York Yankees--I just did some Fox promos wearing my Yankee hat. (I) hope to get a chance to see a game this season, but with the busy NASCAR schedule, (I'm) not sure if I'll get the opportunity.

Tony Stewart: I went to a Dallas Stars game last year with (World of Outlaws founder/owner) Ted Johnson and caught a puck. I thought that was pretty cool. Ever since then, I've kind of followed the Stars. Other than that though, I try to pay attention to the Colts and Pacers.

Ken Schrader: I pay attention to what goes on in St. Louis because that's home for me. The M&M's team is good friends with the head trainer for the Yankees, so the guys keep me up on those guys during the baseball season. I may not be able to tell you where all the major sports teams are, but I can tell where there are some really great little race tracks.

Sterling Marlin: I'm a native of Tennessee, and I love my Tennessee Volunteers. I try to attend as many ...

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