Jeff Burton News

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

May 16, 2010
[after Charlotte, race 13 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick [1 win], 1898 2) #18-Kyle Busch [2 wins], 1869, -29 3) #17-Matt Kenseth, 1781, -117 4) #24-Jeff Gordon, 1760, -138 5) #11-Denny Hamlin [3 wins], 1732, -166 6) #2-Kurt Busch [2

Race Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway:

Race Fast Facts – Dover International Speedway:

May 16, 2010
#18-Kyle Busch won the Autism Speaks 400 presented by HERSHEY'S Milk & Milkshakes (42nd Running), his 18th victory in 198 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second victory and seventh top-10 finish in 2010. This is his second victory and sixth top-10 finish

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

May 16, 2010
[after Dover, race 12 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick [1 win], 1768 2) #18-Kyle Busch [2 wins], 1699, -69 3) #17-Matt Kenseth, 1642, -126 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 1637, -131 5) #11-Denny Hamlin [3 wins], 1618, -150 6) #24-Jeff

Drivers express concern about Vickers, mysterious illness:

Drivers express concern about Vickers, mysterious illness:

May 16, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson has talked to former teammate and good friend #83-Brian Vickers and said there is still some mystery about the blood clots that have sidelined the 26-year-old Red Bull Racing driver. Johnson and Vickers were Sprint Cup teammates at Hendrick Motorsports

Some Chassis selections for Dover:

Some Chassis selections for Dover:

May 15, 2010
#1-Jamie McMurray: Kevin 'Bono' Manion has decided to bring chassis #1004. This is a brand new chassis and was tested in the recent Charlotte Motor Speedway test in March of 2010. #2-Kurt Busch will be racing the "PRS-712" Miller Lite Dodge Charger in this weekend

Many teams to run Autism Speaks logo at Dover:

Many teams to run Autism Speaks logo at Dover:

May 13, 2010
For the fourth consecutive year, Dover International Speedway has teamed up with Autism Speaks to create awareness for the special cause through the entitlement of the Monster Mile's spring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race titled the "Autism Speaks 400 presented by Hershey

RCR making first Dover truck start: UPDATE #3 to honor Earnhardt’s Hall of Fame induction – image added:

RCR making first Dover truck start: UPDATE #3 to honor Earnhardt’s Hall of Fame induction – image added:

May 12, 2010
Although RCR has a long history in the NCWTS, this weekend's Dover 200 marks the organization's first NCWTS appearance at Dover International Speedway. Austin Dillon will pilot the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevy in this weekend's Dover 200. This weekend marks Dillon's first

RCR to honor Earnhardt’s induction into HOF at All-Star race:

RCR to honor Earnhardt’s induction into HOF at All-Star race:

May 12, 2010
Richard Childress Racing will further honor the legendary Dale Earnhardts induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame with special paint schemes in races over the next two weekends. The #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Austin Dillon, will pay tribute to

Active Winless streaks:

Active Winless streaks:

May 12, 2010
Many drivers are coming to Dover in the throes of some very serious winless streaks. #39-Ryan Newman recently ended a run of 0-for-77 and #29-Kevin Harvick ended an 0-for-115 streak. The active driver who has made the most starts and not won a race is #66-Dave Blaney

LENOX, RCR rewew partnership:

LENOX, RCR rewew partnership:

May 11, 2010
Richard Childress Racing and LENOX Industrial Tools, a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools, torches, solder and band saw blades, continue their partnership with driver Jeff Burton and the #31 Chevy team through the 2010 NASCAR Sprint

Darlington Notes & Facts:

Darlington Notes & Facts:

May 10, 2010
'¢ Denny Hamlin won the Showtime Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday. He started eighth to win his 11th Sprint Cup Series victory in his 162nd race. His last series victory was at Texas, three races ago. All 11 wins have come with crew chief Mike Ford.

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

May 8, 2010
[after Darlington, race 11 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick [1 win], 1622 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 1512, -110 3) #18-Kyle Busch [1 win],1509, -113 4) #24-Jeff Gordon, 1475, -147 5) #17-Matt Kenseth, 1472, -150 6) #11-Denny Hamlin

Some Chassis selections for Darlington:

Some Chassis selections for Darlington:

May 6, 2010
• #1-Jamie McMurray: Crew Chief Kevin "Bono" Manion has elected to bring chassis #1006 to Darlington this weekend. This chassis is brand new. • #2-Kyle Busch: Driver Kurt Busch, crew chief Steve Addington and the "Blue Deuce" crew will be racing their "PRS

Active Winless streaks:

Active Winless streaks:

May 6, 2010
Many drivers are coming to Darlinton Raceway Race in the throes of some very serious winless streaks. #39-Ryan Newman recently ended a run of 0-for-77 and #29-Kevin Harvick ended an 0-for-115 streak. The active driver who has made the most starts and not won a race

ETV Profiles “The Lady in Black” on May 6th:

ETV Profiles “The Lady in Black” on May 6th:

May 4, 2010
On Thursday, May 6 at 9:00pm/et, just one day before drivers once again take to the track "Too Tough To Tame," ETV premieres its newest "Carolina Stories" documentary, "The Lady in Black." Encore broadcasts will air on Sunday, May 9 at 4:00pm/et on ETV and Monday,