Jeff Burton, winner of the July race at New Hampshire International Speedway, was forced to miss Friday’s practice and first-round qualifying for the CMT 300 because of an inner ear infection. Burton was at the track in the morning, but left without getting in his Roush Racing Ford. He was examined by doctors at Concord Hospital and hopes to race Sunday. Meanwhile, Todd Bodine, who does not have a regular Winston Cup
ride this season, was asked to fill in for Burton on Friday,
qualifying the car and beginning the process of setting it up for the race.(AP-thanks ASAFan), Bodine qualified 44th(9-12-97)
