McMurray wins at Talladega, Johnson widens points lead Nov 2, 2009
"Kasey Kahne finished second, while rookie Joey Logano, Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton completed the top-five.After finishing sixth, Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of winning his record fourth straight Cup championship. Johnson extended his lead to 184 points over Martin and 192 ahead of Gordon with just three races remaining."I feel good about things," Johnson said. "I hate to see so many tore up cars and the big wreck that took place, but for us what really made the difference, obviously we were... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Don't worry, Jimmie - they're just jealous Oct 23, 2009
Jeff Burton had a good analogy about why drivers are not recognized for their accomplishments when they happen. Basically, Burton said, it's because it means that driver is beating up on all his competition and their fans. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
Mears has done that, putting himself 18th in points entering Saturday night s race at Martinsville, ahead of established RCR stars Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick. But the final five races could still be another audition for Mears after Jack Daniels, the primary sponsor on his car, chose not to return in 2010. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Crew chief changes at RCR Oct 22, 2009
Todd Berrier will take over as crew chief for driver Jeff Burton and his No. 31 team. Doug Randolph will take over for Berrier, who has been crew chief for driver Casey Mears and the No. 07 team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR notes Oct 22, 2009
"We've got some sponsorship for a few races next year, but to be competitive that isn't the way to do it. So we're kind of weighing our options to see what we're going to do. As you know, the economic times are tough right now for sponsorship." Berrier will become crew chief for Jeff Burton's team next week at Talladega, and Doug Randolph will move from crew chief for Burton to those duties for Mears, Childress announced. Jeff Burton, No. 31 Chevrolet, Richard Childress Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Childress focuses on helping his struggling team Oct 19, 2009
Childress is more concerned about turning around RCR's program, which failed to land any of its four Cup cars in the Chase for the championship a year removed from putting the cars of Harvick, Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer in NASCAR's playoffs. The longtime owner said peaks and valleys are to be expected but admitted he's a little baffled by the stunning drop-off for one of the series' most successful teams. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AMModified Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Busch rolls to seventh Nationwide win of season Oct 17, 2009
(25) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 200, 95. 7, 143, $20,800. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Busch widens points lead with another victory at Charlotte Oct 17, 2009
Brad Keselowski, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne, Jeff Burton and Tony Raines completed the top-10. The 300-mile race at Charlotte featured three multi-car crashes, including a major pileup which occurred on lap 69. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bliss fastest in Nationwide practice Oct 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Oct 15, 2009 09:15 PMModified Thu, Oct 15, 2009 09:15 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards rebounding in Nationwide title hunt Oct 15, 2009
Jeff Burton is set to make his 850th NASCAR national touring start in Friday's race. Charlotte will mark his 305th Nationwide start, to go along with 541 races in Sprint Cup and four in the Camping World Truck Series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Victory lane Oct 12, 2009
7 2008 winner: Jeff Burton. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TimTuttleInside Nascar Casey Mears is playing risky waiting game with Childress. Oct 8, 2009
Jeff Burton is 18th, 69 points in front of Mears. Kevin Harvick is 21st, 95 behind Mears. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Simple strategy has fans filling seats Sep 24, 2009
"I think the drivers took for granted the fans would be there," Jeff Burton said. "I think this really forced us to look at it differently.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
RESULTS: Sylvania 300 Sep 21, 2009
Race record: Jeff Burton, 1997 (117. 134 m.p.h.). (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch has just enough to pick up 5th truck win of season Sep 20, 2009
Quick hits: Jeff Burton tops the all-time win list at Loudon with four Sprint Cup wins. Jeff Gordon has led the most laps at New Hampshire (1,205). (USA Today -- Sports)
PHOTOS: Action from Richmond Sep 13, 2009
Scott Speed (82) spins in Turn 2 as Jeff Burton (31) and Greg Biffle (16) pass by Saturday night at Richmond (Va. International Raceway. (Fox Sports)
Harvick wins Nationwide race Sep 6, 2009
Points leader Kyle Busch finished second ahead of Earnhardt, Brad Keselowski and Jeff Burton. Carl Edwards, driving with a broken right foot, finished seventh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Harvick reclaims lead late for Nationwide win Sep 6, 2009
Earnhardt was third, followed by Keselowski and Jeff Burton. "I would have been glad to steal a win," said Earnhardt, who said the decision to remain on the track when the leaders stopped for gas was his only chance to beat Harvick. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson, Edwards favored at Atlanta Sep 5, 2009
Marcos Ambrose: It's been a fantastic debut season at the Cup level for the Launceston, Tasmania native who sits 17th in points, ahead of established stars like Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Martin Truex Jr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. As you might expect, Ambrose has shown dominant form at the road courses (both Cup and Nationwide), but more impressive, perhaps, was his third -lace run at Bristol a couple of weekends ago. His one area of weakness has been the cookie cutter tracks; he has a top finish... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Always Earnhardt Sep 4, 2009
With Erik Darnell replacing Bobby Labonte for seven of the final 12 races, just three drivers currently 40 or older are guaranteed fully-funded Cup rides for 2010: Robby Gordon, Jeff Burton, and Mark Martin ... With an announcement Wednesday that Jeff Burton's crew chief, Scott Miller, will move to a management role next season, that means three of the four RCR cars will have different head wrenches in February 2010 compared to this time last year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Luongo receives $64 million extension Sep 3, 2009
Richard Childress Racing has reorganized its competition department, and the biggest change means a new crew chief for Jeff Burton in 2010. Scott Miller is the new director of competition and will simultaneously finish the season atop Burton's pit box. (News & Observer -- Sports)
14 drivers race for Chase Sep 2, 2009
Some names -- including several in the title hunt last season -- already have been eliminated from contention, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr.. Only three drivers -- series points leader Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson -- are locked in regardless of their performances the next two weeks at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Richmond International Raceway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
White House not ready to commit to Vineyard return Aug 28, 2009
As the Indy Racing League finalized its 2010 IndyCar Series schedule Wednesday, I was at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn watching NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton wreak havoc on the old media center there. Burton was helping demolish the terrace suites and the press room to make way for a flashy new structure next year, when NASCAR returns for its two weekends of racing at MIS 00001E26 in June and August. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009
The reasoning: The three-car organization had been burgeoning, with a driver contending for a title late in each of the last two seasons and placing Kevin Harvick fourth, Clint Bowyer fifth and Jeff Burton sixth in the final standings last year. The addition of Casey Mears -- although he had won just once in stops at Ganassi and Hendrick Motorsports (where his teammates thrived) -- gave RCR a full fleet and, theoretically, exponentially more information-gathering and race-winning potential. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BruceMartinInside Racing After 1,000 races, Mark Martin is still doing things the right way. Aug 25, 2009
"He deserved to win this race and I'm sorry he came home second. He raced me clean. It's fun when you're able to race around the guys that respect you and that you respect back. He wasn't the guy that I always looked up to when I was growing up as a kid, but since I've gotten here, he's been one of the closest drivers I've been able to spend time with -- him along with Jeff Burton.". Remember that Martin is driving the same No. 5 Chevrolet that Busch drove at Hendrick Motorsports before Dale... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kyle Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol Aug 23, 2009
(37) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 500, 55. 2, 109. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Keselowski wins Nationwide race at Michigan Aug 16, 2009
(4) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 125, 100, 138, 19,500. 10. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Carfax 250 Aug 16, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - CARFAX 250 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 8/15/2009 - 7:11 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart paves road to victory at The Glen Aug 12, 2009
Also involved were Andy Lally, Jeff Burton and Joey Logano. Stewart cleared leader Kyle Busch on the restart on lap 67. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ambrose wins Nationwide race at Watkins Glen Aug 9, 2009
(17) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 82, 92. 4, 150, 19,150. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Zippo 200 Aug 9, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - Zippo 200 at The Glen - USATODAY.com. Updated: 8/8/2009 - 7:04 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Record Setter Aug 7, 2009
6: Number of drivers who won at least one race in '08 but have yet to reach Victory Lane in '09 (Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ryan Newman). The Photo Finish. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR schedule source of confusion Jul 29, 2009
Jeff Burton would like early starting times, especially for summer races. That would allow NASCAR to get its business done and give families time to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notebook: Burton laments the lack of results with Childress Racing Jul 25, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS Jeff Burton didn t mince words when asked about the state of Richard Childress Racing. It s a little bit of chaos at the moment, there s no question about it, Burton said Friday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Suitability of stock cars in question at Indy Jul 25, 2009
Jeff Burton agreed, insisting a track operator would never be able to lure NASCAR to a similar facility. "If someone came to NASCAR with this track in 2010 ... it would be ridiculed," he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harvick not so happy anymore Jul 21, 2009
He told The Associated Press any problems are companywide at RCR - and he's right, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Burton are both off a tick this season, while Casey Mears has sputtered in his first year with the team - but directed any performance issues to Childress. "It's not my job to figure out what is wrong. You give all the input that you can back, and then it's out of my department," Harvick told AP. "Ask Richard what's wrong. He's the only one who can answer this.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
81-year-old driver takes green flag once more Jul 20, 2009
Busch, who leads the series standings by 212 points over Carl Edwards, also took the 27th win of his career, tying him for fourth all-time in Nationwide wins with Jeff Burton. Reed Sorenson finished second, and Edwards was third. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Busch continues Nationwide domination Jul 19, 2009
The 27 wins ties him for fourth all-time in Nationwide wins with Jeff Burton. Reed Sorenson finished second and Carl Edwards was third. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Reinvention now auto manufacturers' leading goal Jul 15, 2009
Among theme were the losses of 70 suite passes at the California Speedway; 77 tickets at the Daytona International Speedway; 65 suite passes at the Dover International Speedway; 66 suite passes at the Lowe's Motor Speedway; 60 suite passes at the Richmond International Raceway; personal service agreements with Jeff Burton and Ryan Newman and eliminating sponsorship agreements with IMG Worldwide. In all, General Motors dropped 54 sports sponsor agreements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Double trouble for Cup drivers Jul 13, 2009
Jeff Burton probably summed up their feelings best: "I know it's exciting for fans. But I'm tired of it. I'm about done with it.". More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jul 12, 2009
SI.com: So, it's almost like a Jeff Burton said once, 'As long as you put yourself in position to win ... Guys like Jeff Burton, Mark Martin, Tony Stewart, those guys are always there, they're always putting themselves in position and they win a lot of races because of that philosophy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Nationwide: Logano wins at Chicagoland Jul 11, 2009
(16) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 200, 86. 8, 130. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Envelope, Please Jul 10, 2009
"Double-file restarts are going to create more accidents, because things are going to be more aggressive. You can't change something without there being some kind of negative consequences, and this is an example." -- Jeff Burton after getting wrecked at New Hampshire. SI.com on. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck Jul 6, 2009
(16) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 160, 101. 1, 120, 142,731. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Daytona deals Kyle Busch another tough finish Jul 6, 2009
Kasey Kahne, Jeff Burton, Robby Gordon and AJ Allmendinger also got caught up in the wreck. It was the latest wild finish at a restrictor-plate race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart nudges out Daytona win Jul 5, 2009
" Stewart led with three laps remaining, but Busch went out front to take the white flag. Stewart got beside Busch in the fourth turn and Busch tried to cut off his advance. That's when the big crash started. Jimmie Johnson drove through the melee to finish second, while Denny Hamlin was third. The rest of the top 10 were Carl Edwards in fourth, Kurt Busch in fifth, Marcos Ambrose in sixth, Brain Vickers in seventh, Juan Pablo Montoya in eighth, Matt Kenseth in ninth and Jamie McMurray in 10th.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season Jul 4, 2009
Bowyer's win might not do much to soothe Childress' problems in the Sprint Cup series, where Bowyer (15th), Jeff Burton (16th), Casey Mears (20th) and Kevin Harvick (27th) are all out of championship contention. Then again, a trip to Victory Lane could raise morale across the board. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Burton adamant on Mayfield tests Jul 3, 2009
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Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona Jul 3, 2009
"He didn't have a job prior to this," Jeff Burton said. "I don't think (team owners) Rick Hendrick or Richard Childress were going to call him, anyway. I'm not being ugly; it's just the truth. Without a doubt, there's now an asterisk next to his name, and that's going to make it a whole lot harder.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mikes Garage: Just 10 Left before the Chase Jul 1, 2009
Guys in a heap of trouble: Jeff Burton, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick ... Jeff Burton has put his car in victory lane a few times here at New Hampshire, how about 4 times. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Angry foes pile on Busch for his role in NASCAR wreck Jun 29, 2009
Jeff Burton, who had his No. 31 Chevy riding as high as eighth before getting caught up in the wreck, said, Double-file restarts are going to make things more aggressive. They are going to create more accidents. (Boston Globe)
Multicar Crash Brings Red Flag at New Hampshire Jun 29, 2009
Before it was finished, Richard Childress Racing teammates Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Casey Mears were all involved, as were David Ragan, David Reutimann and Brian Vickers. There were no injuries, but the race was red-flagged for just under 13 minutes while track workers cleaned up the mess. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tool man Tim Kurth finishes 'second' in Extra Mile Hero contest Jun 29, 2009
The 1 million prize would have been awarded if the Lenox Tools car, No. 31, driven by Jeff Burton, had won. "But some idiot pulled out in front of him -- he was in eighth place -- and knocked him out," Kurth said. (Sioux City Journal)
Car better than Junior's finish Jun 29, 2009
"Busch took the blame."Unfortunately, I have to apologize to all those guys on the restart," he said. "I got into Martin and I hate it for him and Jeff Burton and those guys. It was just hard racing on a restart. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Earnhardt has strong race despite finishing 13th Jun 29, 2009
"I got into Martin and I hate it for him and Jeff Burton and those guys. It was just hard racing on a restart.''---OFF THE AIR: Regular play-by-play announcer Bill Weber was replaced in the TNT booth Sunday by Ralph Sheheen.No explanation was given by TNT, which released a statement saying: "Bill Weber will not be part of TNT's NASCAR coverage of the Cup Series from New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend. As this is a private issue, it's the policy of the company not to discuss personal... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Those Were The Days Jun 27, 2009
RCR, Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick struggle in tough NASCAR economy - Mark Beech - SI.com ... After a rough showing at Infineon, Jeff Burton (r) joined Clint Bowyer and the rest of the RCR team outside the top 12 ... Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer have just six top-10 finishes apiece and rank 15th and 16th in the standings, respectively. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR: Kahne must scramble to make the Chase Jun 25, 2009
" Kahne goes into Sunday's Lenox Tools 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway just three points from the 12th -- and -- final qualifying spot. But he's not alone in a logjam of contenders. The difference between Denny Hamlin in seventh place and Clint Bowyer in 16th is only 147 points. In 2006 Kahne raced his way into the Chase. Last year a 19th-place finish at Richmond kept him out of the playoffs. Kahne was a top-12 driver a year ago heading into the Race for the Chase. He was the only one to... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Then There Were None Jun 24, 2009
Jeff Burton last of RCR drivers to fall from NASCAR Chase - Tim Tuttle - SI.com ... After Jeff Burton tumbled out of the top 12 at Infineon, RCR has no drivers with a Chase spot ... Jeff Burton (15th in the points and 46 behind current final qualifier Juan Pablo Montoya) and Clint Bowyer (16th and 65 back), still have a chance, but Casey Mears (21st and 300 back) and Kevin Harvick (25th and 380 back) really don't. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne, Petty brew up winning Sprint Cup combination Jun 23, 2009
Quick hits: Jeff Burton tops the all-time win list at New Hampshire with four Cup victories, though none have come since Sept. 2000. Burton is one of four drivers who have raced in all 28 Cup events at Loudon. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sonoma Notebook: Hendrick to meet with Keselowski about 2010 Jun 22, 2009
"Pit stopsSpotted at the Sonoma road course: Tom Cruise, his wife, Katie Holmes, and three children at Jeff Gordon's car during pre-race festivities. ... Jeff Burton finished 36th to fall out of Chase contention, from 12th in the standings to 15th. Richard Petty Motorsports had three cars in the top 10, including AJ Allmendinger, who finished seventh for his best showing since the season-opening Daytona 500. ... Marcos Ambrose equaled his career-best finish of third at Watkins Glen, another road... (Longview Daily News, WA)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar The race for the final spot in the Chase looks like a battle royale. Jun 21, 2009
Kasey Kahne, David Reutimann gun for Jeff Burton's Chase spot - Lars Anderson - SI.com ... After 15 events this season, three drivers -- David Reutimann, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Kasey Kahne -- are all within 90 points of the 12th-place driver in the standings, Jeff Burton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Montoya will race for points Jun 21, 2009
That's how Montoya figures he can gradually track down drivers like No. 12 Jeff Burton and No. 13 David Reutimann for his first Chase appearance in three seasons. And, given his performances in his previous two races at Infineon, Montoya might drastically exceed his race-by-race goal today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harvick not so happy as season slips away Jun 20, 2009
He's used to contending for wins and being fairly secure in the Chase,'' RCR teammate Jeff Burton said. "He's had a year to this point he would rather forget. He's concerned about it.''Everyone at RCR shares the concern because the problems aren't exclusive to Harvick, the longtime star of Childress' four-car organization. Instead, the entire lineup is struggling and Childress is in danger of failing to place anyone in the 12-driver Chase field.Burton is 12th, clinging to his spot by three... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chase Bound? Jun 19, 2009
In short, if there's a dark horse to benefit from the decline this season of Richard Childress Racing -- Jeff Burton's 12th-place ranking is the team's highest -- it might just be Montoya ... 3: Points that separate 12th-place driver Jeff Burton and 13th-place driver David Reutimann in the Cup standings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
