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Burton wins 3rd Darlington race in a row:

#9-Jeff Burton won the Gatorade 200 at Darlington, his third BGN race won in a row, after winning the rain soaked race which was shortened to 74 or 147 laps. Saturday's Gatorade 200 was one lap from halfway - signifying the race as official - when NASCAR displayed ...

Testing next week at Daytona UPDATE:

Testing next week at Daytona UPDATE: Next week, NASCAR officials hope to run a second round of testing of proposed new rules at Daytona.(Winston Salem Journal)(8-30-2002) UPDATE: NASCAR officials are considering another test to work on the aerodynamic rules for restrictor...

IRWIN Rough to Finish Award:

IRWIN Rough to Finish Award: At last Saturday's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, tempers flared, cautions were abundant and emotions ran hot. In the end, few cars were able to escape the race without any damage.. The #99 CITGO Ford of Jeff Burton's was no exception...

Jeff Burton to help out MDA at Darlington:

Jeff Burton to help out MDA at Darlington: #99-Jeff Burton will run a special paint scheme for this weekend's Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington to help raise money to find a cure for muscular dystrophy. It's the second year that Burton and his car's sponsor, ...

IRWIN Rough to Finish Award:

IRWIN Rough to Finish Award: Everyone knew that last Sunday's Pepsi 400 at Michigan International Speedway would come down to pit strategy and a tremendous effort on the track. Proving that true, Dale Jarrett drove the #88 UPS Racing Ford to a win after a spin on lap...

DJ Wins at Michigan:

DJ Wins at Michigan: #88-Dale Jarrett wins the Pepsi 400 at Michigan after spinning thru the grass on lap 12 of the race and taking four tires when most took two on the 2nd to last caution. It was Jarrett's 4th win at MIS and this race has been run on August 18th three...

Waltrip wins at Michigan:

#99-Michael Waltrip helped himself pull away from #92-Todd Bodine in the pivotal moments and then ran away to victory in Saturday's Cabela's 250. Waltrip had changed just two tires on his final pit stop while Bodine had taken four new tires. Bodine charged up through...

Wood in the #9 at IRP? UPDATE:

hearing it was reported during the CTS race at Milwaukee that Jon Wood, who drives the #50 CTS truck, would be in the #9 Gain Ford at the race at Indianapolis Raceway Park in August.(7-2-2002) UPDATE: Jon Wood, a Craftsman Truck Series regular, will make his BGN debut...

No Full time BGN team for Roush in 2003?

While Roush Racing will field five full-time Winston Cup teams next year, it may not have a full-time Busch entry. Owner Jack Roush would like to have a team, but its dependent on sponsorship. He will, however, field a partial effort for Jeff Burton and possibly a ...

Johnny Sauter wins at Chicago:

#2-Johnny Sauter won the Twister 300 at Chicagoland Speedway for his first career BGN win after using a two-tire stop on Lap 98 of 200 and then a final stop on Lap 125. Sauter held off #92-Todd Bodine by .420 seconds in a three-lap dash to the finish following a five...

Biffle to stay in BGN for 2002, Cup in 2003 UPDATE::

Biffle to stay in BGN for 2002, Cup in 2003 UPDATE:: FSN's Totally NASCAR it was announced that Roush BGN Driver, Greg Biffle, will drive a full BGN season in 2002 in the #60 Grianger Ford and will run up to seven Cup races in 2002 and move up full time in 2003(8-29...

Qualifying is over at Chicago after two red flags – Todd Bodine wins pole:

after being delayed due to BGN qualifying running late after two red flags for accidents(see below). #92-Todd Bodine won the pole at Chicago with a speed of 178.772mph. 2nd is #10-Scott Riggs at 178.725, #9-Jeff Burton at 178.719 was 3rd, #21-Jeff Green at 178.619 ...

#99 Scheme at Chicago:

#99 Scheme at Chicago: The #99 CITGO Ford, driven by Jeff Burton, will be sporting the Bassmasters Classic paint scheme for the second annual Tropicana 400 at Chicago. "I'm looking forward to Chicago this weekend," said Burton. "The CITGO car has a special paint scheme...

Gone Fishing:

Gone Fishing: Six NASCAR drivers and six professional anglers teamed up on Tuesday, June 5, for the first annual CITGO BASSMASTER Celebrity Challenge in Orlando, Florida. NASCAR drivers Jeff Burton, Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle, Todd Bodine, Jeff Green and Hank Parker Jr...

More testing at VIR:

More testing at VIR: The challenging 3.27-mile natural-terrain road racing circuit at VIRginia International Raceway has been abuzz with activity this week as a number of NASCAR Winston Cup Series teams have been hard at work perfecting their set-ups for upcoming road...

Johnson wins at Dover:

Johnson wins at Dover: #48-Jimmie Johnson wins his 2nd career Cup race (in 16 starts). #9-Bill Elliott was 2nd followed by #99-Jeff Burton. See ThatsRacin.com for Unofficial MBNA America 400 results and Unofficial standings after the MBNA America 400 and a story: Johnson...

New Coke/NASCAR commercials:

New Coke/NASCAR commercials: Coca-Cola's newest NASCAR-themed TV commercial, entitled, "Race You," offers a humorous glimpse into how competitive the drivers are off the track - even when it comes to doing yard work or taking out the trash. "Race You," one of two new...

Burton tests at road course:

Burton tests at road course: #99- Jeff Burton was at Virginia International Raceway Tuesday testing his road course #99 CITGO Ford in preparation for the upcoming race at Sears Point on June 23 in Sonoma, CA.(Danville Register Bee)(5-22-2002)...

Book Signings:

Book Signings: Coca Cola 600 Week book signing of Men and Speed at 6:00pm/et on Wednesday, May 22, at Books A Million, 8301 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord Mills, NC near Lowe's Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch (not Jeff Burton) and author G. Wayne Miller.(Men...

Burton denies rumors – update:

Burton denies rumors - update: Though his name has been mentioned among the list of drivers changing rides in 2003, Jeff Burton says he has no intention of leaving Roush Racing. "I can tell you that I am 100 percent committed to Roush Racing and Citgo," Burton said...