Jeff Burton News

Said, Roush Fenway to test at Road America:

Said, Roush Fenway to test at Road America:

March 9, 2010
It might be tough for the race fans in Elkhart Lake, Wis., to imagine right now, but June and the inaugural NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America isn't that far off. And in two weeks, a car on the track will make that event seem even closer. Similar to the

Atlanta Facts and Notes:

Atlanta Facts and Notes:

March 9, 2010
* Kurt Busch won the 2010 Kobalt Tools 500. It was his 21st Cup series win in his 332nd career start, moving into a tie for 28th with Jeff Burton, Bobby Labonte, Benny Parsons and Jack Smith on NASCARs all-time wins list. It was his third Cup win at Atlanta in 19 starts

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

March 7, 2010
[after Atlanta, race 4 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick 644 2) #17-Matt Kenseth, 618, -26 3) #16-Greg Biffle, 585, -59 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [2 wins], 570, -74 5) #33-Clint Bowyer, 558, -86 6) #31-Jeff Burton, 538, -106 7) #5-Mark Martin

Some Chassis selections for Atlanta:

Some Chassis selections for Atlanta:

March 5, 2010
#1-Jamie McMurray: Kevin 'Bono' Manion has decided to bring chassis #905. This is a brand new chassis. #2-Kurt Busch and his Steve Addington-led 'Blue Deuce' team will debut their 'PRS-715' Penske Racing Charger during the Kobalt Tools 500 action this weekend

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

February 28, 2010
[after Las Vegas, race 3 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick 506 2) #33-Clint Bowyer, 459, -47 3) #5-Mark Martin, 457, -49 4) #17-Matt Kenseth, 448, -58 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson [2 wins], 443, -63 6) #16-Greg Biffle, 443, -63 7) #31-Jeff Burton

Some Chassis selections for Las Vegas:

Some Chassis selections for Las Vegas:

February 26, 2010
#1-Jamie McMurray: Crew chief Kevin "Bono" Manion will bring chassis #070. This chassis ran in the 2009 season spring event at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway and in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway where it finished10th, 25th and ninth

The Hartford Renews Its Richard Childress Racing Sponsorship:

The Hartford Renews Its Richard Childress Racing Sponsorship:

February 24, 2010
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., announced its 2010 sponsorship of Richard Childress Racing's #33 Chevy and driver Clint Bowyer. For the second straight year, the company is the primary sponsor of the #33 Chevy for three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races and

Sprint Cup Series Facts and Notes:

Sprint Cup Series Facts and Notes:

February 22, 2010
* Jimmie Johnson won the Auto Club 500 Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. It was his 48th series victory in his 293rd career start, tying Herb Thomas for 12th on NASCAR's all-time wins list. It was his fifth Cup victory at California in 15 starts, the most wins by any driver

How did Johnson get the lead at Auto Club?

How did Johnson get the lead at Auto Club?

February 22, 2010
In the post-race interview session after winning the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway, #48-Jimmie Johnson was asked to run through his ascent to the lead '“ an ascent that wound up winning him the race. "So we were in our pit box, doing the pit stop," Johnson explained

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

February 21, 2010
[after Auto Club, race 2 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick 331 2) #33-Clint Bowyer 312, -19 3) #16-Greg Biffle 304, -27 4) #1-Jamie McMurray 302, -29 5) #31-Jeff Burton 300, -31 6) #5-Mark Martin 297, -34 7) #17-Matt Kenseth 288, -43 8

Race Fast Facts – Auto Club Speedway:

Race Fast Facts – Auto Club Speedway:

February 21, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Auto Club 500, his 48th victory in 293 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. He matches Herb Thomas for 12th on all-time win list. This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in 2010. This is his fifth victory and 11th top-10 finish in 15

Burton to read to kids:

Burton to read to kids:

February 20, 2010
#31-Jeff Burton is scheduled to participate in Auto Club Speedway's Racing to Read program the morning of the Auto Club 500. The veteran driver will read "Where the Wild Things Are" to kids in the Fanzone area, located on the outside of the race track. The storybook

Some Chassis notes from team for Auto Club Speedway:

Some Chassis notes from team for Auto Club Speedway:

February 20, 2010
#5-Mark Martin: Hendrick Motorsports Chassis #5-523 for Sunday's race. Martin drove this chassis five times last season, including to Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway in June. #6-David Ragan: Primary Chassis: RK-617 Ran Charlotte in 2009 as the #26 '

Auto Club Goodyear Tire Notes:

Auto Club Goodyear Tire Notes:

February 18, 2010
Goodyear has brought two brand new tire codes for NASCAR Sprint Cup teams to run at California this weekend . . . this tire set-up came out of a tire test Goodyear held at the track this past December . . . teams/drivers participating in that test were #9-Kasey Kahne

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

February 14, 2010
[after Daytona, race 1 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #1-Jamie McMurray, 1 win, 190 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 175, -15 3) #16-Greg Biffle, 170, -20 4) Clint Bowyer, 165, -25 5) #29-Kevin Harvick, 156, -34 6) #00-David Reutimann, 155, -35 7) #56-Martin