‘Im not good at that. Im so into the present’ said #31-Jeff Burton, whose 20-year fulltime Cup career likely is heading into its final three races. ‘I never get too far ahead of myself, or too far behind. Thats one of the things I regret, to be honest. I never really took time to stop and enjoy. I really just havent gotten there because I really dont know what next year holds yet. Emotionally, I havent put myself there. I dont know what Im doing. Ive had the unique experience of having a lot of success then not having much then having success again and then not having much. I think Ive seen the sport from a different perspective than a lot of people do.” Burton announced in early September that he would be leaving Richard Childress Racing at seasons end after a nine-plus-year run. Burton said primary sponsor Caterpillars financial backing alone was not enough to run a proper program in 2014. Team-owner Richard Childress since has hired Ryan Newman, currently with Stewart-Haas Racing, as Burtons replacement in the #31 Chevrolet SS.( RacinToday )
