When asked about a potential conflict of interest for team owners also working in the broadcast booth for national telecasts -- as Waltrip does for FOX -- Burton acknowledged they have to walk a fine line. Given NASCAR's inherent business structure, Burton added, "it's impossible not to have some sort of relationship or association with somebody that's driving while you're broadcasting." In his first year being away from the track on a regular basis, Burton has watched race telecasts intently while preparing for his appearances on NBC Sports Network's "NASCAR America." To his eye, there hasn't been anything to be concerned about where conflict of interest is concerned.* * More...