Jeff Burton News

Notes/Facts after Talladega Superspeedway:

Notes/Facts after Talladega Superspeedway:

November 2, 2009
# Jamie McMurray won the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. This marked McMurray's first win in 15 races at Talladega. # McMurray became the 14th different race winner in 2009. # This was the first victory by a Ford since Matt Kenseth won at California in February

14 Winners in 2009:

14 Winners in 2009:

November 2, 2009
#26-JamieMcMurray Mayfield victory at Talladega in November made it 14 different race winners in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this season. There were 12 different race winners all of last season. There are six race winners from last season still awaiting their first

Nationwide New Car test on Monday:

Nationwide New Car test on Monday:

October 31, 2009
The first superspeedway test for the NASCAR Nationwide Series new car will be held Monday, November 2 from 11am-5pm at Talladega Superspeedway. The new car previously tested in 2008 at Richmond International Raceway and Lowe's Motor Speedway. Drivers scheduled to participate

NASCAR holds “town hall”; plans changes to car in 2011:

NASCAR holds “town hall”; plans changes to car in 2011:

October 31, 2009
NASCAR held invitation-only meetings at their Research and Development Center in Concord, N.C. this week to discuss the future of the sport. On Tuesday, the meeting focused primarily on competition with drivers Jeff Burton and Greg Biffle joining crew chiefs, engineers

Drivers who won in 2008 and have yet to win in 2009:

Drivers who won in 2008 and have yet to win in 2009:

October 30, 2009
#16-Greg Biffle last won at Dover in September 2008 and has a six year streak of winning a race every year. #31-Jeff Burton last won at Charlotte in October 2008 and has a three season streak; #99-Carl Edwards last won the 2008 season finale at Homestead and has a

At least 6 teams for COT test:

At least 6 teams for COT test:

October 27, 2009
At least six cars are expected for the test of NASCAR's new Nationwide Series car next Monday at Talladega Superspeedway. Each manufacturer will be represented. Richard Childress Racing's Jeff Burton and JR Motorsports' Kelly Bires will drive Chevys, Roush Fenway Racing

RCR Crew Chief Reorganization:

RCR Crew Chief Reorganization:

October 21, 2009
Following this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, Todd Berrier will take over the crew chief duties of the #31 Caterpillar team with driver Jeff Burton while Doug Randolph assumes Berrier's duties on the #07 Jack Daniel's team with driver

Sirius to broadcast RCR festivities:

Sirius to broadcast RCR festivities:

October 21, 2009
SIRIUS NASCAR Radio's "Tradin' Paint," with Rick Benjamin and Chocolate Myers, will broadcast live from Richard Childress Racing Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11:00am - 3:00pm/et as RCR celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Anticipated guests on tomorrow's show include: Owner

Berrier to be Burton’s new crew chief? UPDATE 2:

Berrier to be Burton’s new crew chief? UPDATE 2:

October 21, 2009
Crew chief Todd Berrier has been mentioned as a candidate to replace Scott Miller on the #31 Chevy at Richard Childress Racing. Berrier is currently crew chief for RCR's #07 team.(FoxSports)(10-11-2009) UPDATE - decision on crew chief is near: #31-Jeff Burton met with

Johnson has largest points lead after 5 Chase races:

Johnson has largest points lead after 5 Chase races:

October 19, 2009
after five Chase races [of 10], #48-Jimmie Johnson has the largest points lead after five races of any of the 6 Chases [2004-2009]. The points leaders after five races in each of the four seasons: 2009: Jimmie Johnson 90 points ahead of Mark Martin 2008: Jimmie Johnson

Burton says decision on crew chief is near UPDATE:

Burton says decision on crew chief is near UPDATE:

October 16, 2009
#31-Jeff Burton met with members of the media at Lowe's Motor Speedway and discussed his thoughts on the status of his team: HOW CLOSE WOULD YOU SAY YOU GUYS ARE TO RESOLVING THE CREW CHIEF SITUATION ON THE #31 FOR NEXT YEAR? "We're real close. I don't have a definite

Burton says Harvick is expected to leave RCR:

Burton says Harvick is expected to leave RCR:

October 15, 2009
Richard Childress Racing driver #31-Jeff Burton acknowledged on Thursday that teammate #29-Kevin Harvick is expected to leave the company when his contract runs out at the end of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Burton, speaking at Lowes Motor Speedway, was asked

Burton to make 850th start:

Burton to make 850th start:

October 13, 2009
Richard Childress Racings Jeff Burton will reach another career milestone when he makes his 850th career NASCAR start in Friday nights NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Lowes Motor Speedway, driving the #29 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevy. Since his NASCAR debut

Auto Club Notes and Facts:

Auto Club Notes and Facts:

October 12, 2009
* Jimmie Johnson won the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway. It marked the third straight victory by Johnson in the fall race at California. He scored his fourth Cup win in 14 races at California, the most by any driver. * A Chase driver won the 21st straight Chase race

Chase Stats going into Auto Club Speedway:

Chase Stats going into Auto Club Speedway:

October 10, 2009
Last week, we opined it was "go time" for #14-Tony Stewart if it he wanted to get into serious contention. Smoke must have been paying attention as he marched to victory at Kansas and catapulted 39 points and one position closer to first place #5-Mark Martin. He now