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Study Guide: Ward Burton: A Comprehensive Overview of His Racing Career and Conservation Efforts

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Ward Burton: A Comprehensive Overview of His Racing Career and Conservation Efforts Study Guide

Early Life, Family, and Background

Ward Burton is the younger brother of Jeff Burton.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton is the older brother of fellow NASCAR driver and broadcaster Jeff Burton.

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Ward Burton was born in South Boston, Virginia, on October 25, 1961.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton was born on October 25, 1961, in Danville, Virginia, although he considers South Boston, Virginia, his hometown.

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Ward Burton's earliest known ancestor, Richard Burton, arrived at the Plymouth Colony.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton's earliest known ancestor, Richard Burton, arrived at the Jamestown Colony, not the Plymouth Colony.

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What is Ward Burton's relationship to Jeb Burton?

Answer: Jeb Burton is Ward's son.

Explanation: Ward Burton is the father of current NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jeb Burton.

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When and where was Ward Burton born?

Answer: October 25, 1961, in Danville, Virginia

Explanation: Ward Burton was born on October 25, 1961, in Danville, Virginia.

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Ward Burton's family ancestry can be traced back to which early American settlement?

Answer: Jamestown Colony

Explanation: Ward Burton's family ancestry can be traced back through Colonial Virginia, with his earliest known ancestor having arrived at the Jamestown Colony.

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NASCAR Cup Series Career: Overview and Achievements

Ward Burton is primarily known for his career in Formula 1 racing.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton is primarily known as an American former professional stock car racing driver, with a notable career in NASCAR, not Formula 1.

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Ward Burton's best championship finish in the NASCAR Cup Series was 6th place.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton's best championship finish in the NASCAR Cup Series was 9th place in 1999, not 6th place.

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Ward Burton competed in 375 races in the NASCAR Cup Series over a period of 13 years.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton competed in 375 races in the NASCAR Cup Series over a span of 13 years.

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Ward Burton accumulated 5 wins, 82 top-ten finishes, and 7 pole positions in his NASCAR Cup Series career.

Answer: True

Explanation: In his NASCAR Cup Series career, Ward Burton achieved a total of 5 wins, 82 top-ten finishes, and 7 pole positions.

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Ward Burton's first NASCAR Cup Series team was A.G. Dillard Motorsports, driving the No. 31 Chevrolet.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1994 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, Ward Burton's first team was A.G. Dillard Motorsports, where he drove the No. 31 Chevrolet.

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Which of the following is NOT one of Ward Burton's significant achievements in the NASCAR Cup Series?

Answer: Winning three consecutive championships

Explanation: Ward Burton achieved a career-high ninth-place finish in points in 1999, and won the 2001 Southern 500 and 2002 Daytona 500. There is no record of him winning three consecutive championships.

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How many races did Ward Burton run in the NASCAR Cup Series?

Answer: 375 races

Explanation: Ward Burton competed in 375 races in the NASCAR Cup Series over a 13-year period.

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What was Ward Burton's best championship finish in the NASCAR Cup Series?

Answer: 9th place

Explanation: Ward Burton's best championship finish in the NASCAR Cup Series was 9th place, achieved in 1999.

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What were Ward Burton's total pole positions in the NASCAR Cup Series?

Answer: 7 poles

Explanation: In his NASCAR Cup Series career, Ward Burton accumulated 7 pole positions.

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What was Ward Burton's first team and car number in the 1994 NASCAR Winston Cup Series?

Answer: A.G. Dillard Motorsports, No. 31

Explanation: In the 1994 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, Ward Burton's first team was A.G. Dillard Motorsports, and he drove the No. 31 Chevrolet.

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What was the primary sponsor of Ward Burton's racecar depicted in the 1997 image?

Answer: MBNA

Explanation: The image shows Ward Burton's MBNA-sponsored racecar from 1997.

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NASCAR Cup Series Career: Key Races and Incidents

Ward Burton won both the 2002 Daytona 500 and the 2001 Southern 500 during his NASCAR Cup Series career.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton's significant achievements in the NASCAR Cup Series include winning the 2002 Daytona 500 and the 2001 Southern 500.

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Ward Burton's first NASCAR Cup Series win was at Daytona International Speedway.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton's first NASCAR Cup Series win was the 1995 AC Delco 400 at Rockingham, not Daytona International Speedway.

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In 1999, Ward Burton achieved three second-place finishes, and in all three races, his brother Jeff Burton was the winner.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1999 NASCAR Cup Series season, Ward Burton scored three second-place finishes, and on all three occasions, his brother Jeff Burton won the race.

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Ward Burton won the Mall.com 400 at Darlington Raceway in the 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton won the Mall.com 400 at Darlington Raceway in the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, not 2001.

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Ward Burton won the 2002 Daytona 500 after Sterling Marlin was penalized for an illegal repair attempt during a red flag.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton secured his 2002 Daytona 500 victory after Sterling Marlin, who was leading, incurred a penalty for attempting to fix a damaged fender during a red flag period.

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At Bristol in 2002, Ward Burton famously threw his helmet at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car after being spun out.

Answer: False

Explanation: At Bristol in 2002, Ward Burton threw his heel pads at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car after being spun out, not his helmet.

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Ward Burton finished 1st in the 1995 Daytona 500.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1995 Daytona 500, Ward Burton finished in 15th place, not 1st place.

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In his winning 2002 Daytona 500 race, Ward Burton started from the pole position.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2002 Daytona 500, which Ward Burton won, he started in 19th position, not from the pole position.

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Jeff Gordon preceded Ward Burton as the Southern 500 winner in 2001.

Answer: False

Explanation: Bobby Labonte preceded Ward Burton as the Southern 500 winner in 2001; Jeff Gordon succeeded him.

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Where did Ward Burton secure his first NASCAR Cup Series win?

Answer: Rockingham

Explanation: Ward Burton's first NASCAR Cup Series win was the 1995 AC Delco 400 at Rockingham.

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What notable occurrence happened in 1999 when Ward Burton scored three second-place finishes?

Answer: His brother Jeff Burton won all three of those races.

Explanation: In the 1999 NASCAR Cup Series season, Ward Burton scored three second-place finishes, and on all three occasions, his brother Jeff Burton won the race.

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What significant race did Ward Burton win in the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series?

Answer: Mall.com 400 at Darlington Raceway

Explanation: In the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, Ward Burton won the Mall.com 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Why was Ward Burton forced to retire from the 2001 Daytona 500 despite leading the most laps?

Answer: Involvement in a multi-car accident

Explanation: During the 2001 Daytona 500, Ward Burton led the most laps but was forced to retire after being involved in a multi-car accident known as 'the Big One'.

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How did Ward Burton ultimately secure his victory in the 2002 Daytona 500?

Answer: Sterling Marlin incurred a penalty for an illegal repair attempt.

Explanation: Ward Burton secured his 2002 Daytona 500 victory after Sterling Marlin, who was leading, incurred a penalty for attempting to fix a damaged fender during a red flag period.

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What unusual action did Ward Burton take at Bristol in 2002 after Dale Earnhardt Jr. bumped him?

Answer: He threw his heel pads at Earnhardt Jr.'s car.

Explanation: At Bristol in 2002, after Dale Earnhardt Jr. bumped Ward Burton, Burton responded by throwing his heel pads at Earnhardt's car in frustration.

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What was Ward Burton's finishing position in the 1995 Daytona 500?

Answer: 15th place

Explanation: In the 1995 Daytona 500, Ward Burton started in 21st position and finished in 15th place.

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In his winning 2002 Daytona 500 race, what was Ward Burton's starting position?

Answer: 19th

Explanation: In the 2002 Daytona 500, which Ward Burton won, he started in 19th position.

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Who succeeded Ward Burton as the Southern 500 winner in 2001?

Answer: Jeff Gordon

Explanation: Jeff Gordon succeeded Ward Burton as the Southern 500 winner in 2001.

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What was the name of the race Ward Burton won at Darlington Raceway in 2000?

Answer: Mall.com 400

Explanation: In the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, Ward Burton won the Mall.com 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Xfinity/Busch Series Career

Ward Burton competed in over 200 races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton competed in 161 races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, not over 200.

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Ward Burton's first NASCAR Busch Series win occurred in 1990.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton secured his first NASCAR Busch Series win on February 29, 1992, at Rockingham.

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In his final full-time Busch Series season in 1993, Ward Burton finished sixth in the points standings.

Answer: True

Explanation: In his final full-time Busch Series season in 1993, Ward Burton achieved three wins and ultimately placed sixth in the final points standings.

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Ward Burton drove for Sam Ard Racing and Falcon Racing in the 1990 NASCAR Busch Series.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1990 NASCAR Busch Series, Ward Burton drove for Sam Ard Racing and Falcon Racing, among others.

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Ward Burton's last appearance in the NASCAR Busch Series was with Brewco Motorsports in 2007.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton's last appearance in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2007 was with Brewco Motorsports, driving the No. 27 Ford.

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How many races did Ward Burton compete in during his NASCAR Xfinity Series career?

Answer: 161 races

Explanation: Ward Burton competed in 161 races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series over a period of 10 years.

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What was Ward Burton's highest championship finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series?

Answer: 6th place

Explanation: Ward Burton's best championship finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series was 6th place, achieved in 1993.

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When did Ward Burton achieve his first win in the NASCAR Busch Series?

Answer: 1992

Explanation: Ward Burton secured his first NASCAR Busch Series win on February 29, 1992, at Rockingham.

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In the 1990 NASCAR Busch Series, which manufacturer did Ward Burton drive for while with Sam Ard Racing?

Answer: Buick

Explanation: In the 1990 NASCAR Busch Series, Ward Burton drove a No. 5 Buick for Sam Ard Racing.

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Post-Racing Career: Teams and Transitions

Ward Burton drove for Hendrick Motorsports from 1995 to 2003 in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Answer: False

Explanation: From 1995 to 2003, Ward Burton primarily drove for Bill Davis Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, not Hendrick Motorsports.

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Ward Burton joined Haas CNC Racing in late 2003, driving the No. 0 NetZero-sponsored Pontiac.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton left Bill Davis Racing with four races remaining in the 2003 season to begin driving the No. 0 NetZero-sponsored Pontiac for Haas CNC Racing.

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After being a free agent for one season, Ward Burton returned to the Sprint Cup Series in 2006.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton returned to the Sprint Cup Series late in the 2006 season after two seasons as a free agent, not one.

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Ward Burton was released from Morgan-McClure Motorsports in 2007 due to a lack of sponsorship.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton was released from Morgan-McClure Motorsports in 2007 so the team could 'evaluate performance,' and the team subsequently closed down, rather than specifically due to a lack of sponsorship.

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Ward Burton returned to NASCAR in 2012 to compete in the Camping World Truck Series, racing alongside his son Jeb.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton returned to NASCAR in 2012, signing with Hillman Racing to compete in the Camping World Truck Series, including selected races as a teammate to his son Jeb.

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In 2013, Ward Burton became a team owner for Turner Scott Motorsports.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2013, Ward Burton joined Turner Scott Motorsports as a driver coach, not a team owner.

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Turner Scott Motorsports shut down in 2014 due to internal management disputes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Turner Scott Motorsports shut down in early 2014 because the team's primary sponsor defaulted on a payment, not due to internal management disputes.

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Ward Burton finished 8th in his only NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.

Answer: True

Explanation: In his only NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, the 2012 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona, Ward Burton finished in 8th place.

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Ward Burton's last NASCAR Cup Series race was the 2007 Subway 500 at Martinsville.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton's last NASCAR Cup Series race was indeed the 2007 Subway 500 at Martinsville.

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Which team did Ward Burton primarily drive for in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1995 to 2003?

Answer: Bill Davis Racing

Explanation: From 1995 to 2003, Ward Burton primarily drove for Bill Davis Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Which team did Ward Burton join late in the 2003 season after leaving Bill Davis Racing?

Answer: Haas CNC Racing

Explanation: Ward Burton left Bill Davis Racing with four races remaining in the 2003 season to join Haas CNC Racing.

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After how many seasons as a free agent did Ward Burton return to the Sprint Cup Series in late 2006?

Answer: Two seasons

Explanation: Ward Burton returned to the Sprint Cup Series late in the 2006 season after two seasons as a free agent.

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What was the primary reason for Turner Scott Motorsports shutting down in early 2014, impacting Ward Burton's coaching role?

Answer: The team's primary sponsor defaulted on a payment.

Explanation: Turner Scott Motorsports shut down just before the start of the 2014 season because the team's primary sponsor defaulted on a payment.

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What was Ward Burton's team and car number for his single race in the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series?

Answer: Hillman Racing, No. 27

Explanation: For his single race in the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Ward Burton drove the No. 27 Chevrolet for Hillman Racing.

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What was Ward Burton's finishing position in his only NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race?

Answer: 8th place

Explanation: In his only NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, the 2012 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona, Ward Burton finished in 8th place.

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Ward Burton's last NASCAR Cup Series race was the 2007 Subway 500 at which track?

Answer: Martinsville

Explanation: Ward Burton's last NASCAR Cup Series race was the 2007 Subway 500 at Martinsville.

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What was the car number Ward Burton drove for Morgan-McClure Motorsports in his final full-time season in 2007?

Answer: No. 4

Explanation: Ward Burton's final team in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series was Morgan-McClure Motorsports, where he drove the No. 4 Chevrolet.

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In what year did Ward Burton join Turner Scott Motorsports as a driver coach?

Answer: 2013

Explanation: In 2013, Ward Burton joined Turner Scott Motorsports as a driver coach.

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Conservation and Public Service

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation focuses on preserving wildlife habitats and promoting outdoor activities.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation is a conservation and sportsmen's organization dedicated to preserving wildlife habitats and promoting outdoor activities.

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Virginia Governor Mark Warner appointed Ward Burton to the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries in 2005.

Answer: True

Explanation: On November 1, 2005, then Virginia Governor Mark Warner appointed Ward Burton to the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries.

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Ward Burton has been a spokesperson for Virginia's state parks since 2003.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton has served as a spokesperson for Virginia's 34 state parks since 2003, promoting their conservation and recreational aspects.

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Ward Burton received The Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in 2008.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton received The Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in 2008 for his contributions to conservation.

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Ward Burton is an honorary co-leader for fundraising efforts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton is an honorary co-leader for fundraising efforts at the Virginia Natural History Museum in Martinsville, not the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

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Ward Burton collaborates with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to promote forest conservation.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ward Burton partners with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to raise awareness about the critical need to protect and create additional wetlands, not specifically forest conservation.

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Ward Burton assists 4-H clubs in Alabama and Virginia with wildlife enhancement programs on his foundation's land.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton is involved with 4-H clubs in Alabama and Virginia by assisting them in conducting wildlife enhancement programs on land owned by his foundation.

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Ward Burton serves on the Board of Directors for the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ward Burton currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation in Brookneal, Virginia.

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The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation is a political lobbying group for sportsmen's rights.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation is a conservation and sportsmen's organization dedicated to preserving wildlife habitats and promoting outdoor activities, not primarily a political lobbying group.

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What is Ward Burton's primary occupation outside of racing?

Answer: Operates the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation

Explanation: Ward Burton's primary occupation outside of racing is operating the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, a conservation and sportsmen's organization.

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What political appointment did Ward Burton receive in Virginia in 2005?

Answer: Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries

Explanation: On November 1, 2005, Virginia Governor Mark Warner appointed Ward Burton to the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries.

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Since what year has Ward Burton served as a spokesperson for Virginia's state parks?

Answer: 2003

Explanation: Ward Burton has served as a spokesperson for Virginia's 34 state parks since 2003.

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What environmental award did Ward Burton receive in 2008?

Answer: The Governor's Environmental Excellence Award

Explanation: Ward Burton received The Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in 2008 for his contributions to conservation.

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With which organization does Ward Burton partner to raise awareness about the need to protect and create additional wetlands?

Answer: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Explanation: Ward Burton partners with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to raise awareness about the critical need to protect and create additional wetlands across America.

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What board of directors does Ward Burton currently serve on?

Answer: Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation

Explanation: Ward Burton currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation in Brookneal, Virginia.

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Who was the Virginia Governor who appointed Ward Burton to the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries in 2005?

Answer: Mark Warner

Explanation: On November 1, 2005, then Virginia Governor Mark Warner appointed Ward Burton to the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries.

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Which of the following is NOT a conservation or public service role Ward Burton has held?

Answer: President of the National Park Service

Explanation: Ward Burton has served as a spokesperson for Virginia's state parks, is an honorary co-leader for Virginia Natural History Museum fundraising, and partners with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. There is no information indicating he was President of the National Park Service.

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