Jeff Burton News

New Paint Scheme for Jeff Burton:

New Paint Scheme for Jeff Burton:

December 20, 2007
AT&T Inc. has a new look for Richard Childress Racing's #31 Chevy driven by Jeff Burton. Burton will be zipping around the track in a new paint scheme splashed with the AT&T logo. The stylish revamp coincides with the first full season of competition of the Car of

Second day of Goodyear testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:

Second day of Goodyear testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:

December 13, 2007
The Sprint Cup Series teams of Jeff Burton, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne and Travis Kvapil have concluded a two-day test session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to help determine which Goodyear tire will be used in the 2008 UAW-Dodge 400 on March 2, 2008. Jeff

Goodyear Testing underway at Las Vegas too:

Goodyear Testing underway at Las Vegas too:

December 12, 2007
Several Sprint Cup Series teams are testing tires Tuesday and Wednesday for Goodyear at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. #20-Tony Stewart, #17-Matt Kenseth, #31-Jeff Burton, #9-Kasey Kahne and #28-Travis Kvapil are taking part in the two-day test session to help determine

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 3:

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week “ Day 3:

November 29, 2007
The usual cacophony of New York City traffic noise “ the blare of the horns and screeching of brakes “ was interrupted Wednesday morning as 10 of the world's best drivers fired up their Nextel Cup Series cars for a Victory Lap through the city's streets. With 2007

Armando Fitz Support Changes to Busch Qualifying for Cup Drivers:

Armando Fitz Support Changes to Busch Qualifying for Cup Drivers:

November 28, 2007
Fitz supports any kind of change if it served to let the Nationwide Series develop its own identity. "I definitely think it's necessary and I would support it," Fitz declared. "Kevin Harvick is third in points and he's run 22 or 24 of 33 races. Here's what NASCAR has

Testing in Nashville:

Testing in Nashville:

November 27, 2007
Team Red Bull had the track reserved for Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28; however that didn't stop some other NASCAR teams to tag along for the day. Four cars including the Jeff Burton's # 31, Kevin Harvick's #29, Michael Waltrip's #55, and Dale Jarrett

“COT” to make first appearance at LVMS:

“COT” to make first appearance at LVMS:

November 21, 2007
NASCAR's "Car of Tomorrow" will make take its first laps around the high-banked Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Dec. 11 as five drivers will conduct a tire test on behalf of Goodyear. #20-Tony Stewart, #17-Matt Kenseth, #31-Jeff Burton, #9-Kasey Kahne and #28-Travis Kvapil

AT&T #31 Driver Jeff Burton honored as 2007 Person of the Year:

AT&T #31 Driver Jeff Burton honored as 2007 Person of the Year:

November 20, 2007
Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 AT&T Chevrolet and winner of the Busch race in Miami on Saturday, is well-known for his skill and tenacity on the track, but he is also a noted philanthropist off of it. Today, Burton was named the 2007 Person of the Year by NASCAR Illustrated

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

November 18, 2007
after Homestead [36 of 36 races]: (Traditional Points...the old way, not the Chase) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 5455 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5102, -353 3) #20-Tony Stewart 4749 4) #17-Matt Kenseth 4718 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 4623 6) #5-Kyle Busch 4585 7) #99-Carl Edwards 4574 8) #

Seven 2006 pole sitters, no poles in 2007

Seven 2006 pole sitters, no poles in 2007

November 17, 2007
there are seven drivers who scored a Budweiser Pole in 2006 that didn't do so in 2007: #83-Brian Vickers [who had at least one pole for 3 stright seasons 2004-2006], #5-Kyle Busch [2], #19-Elliott Sadler [2], Scott Riggs [2], #29-Kevin Harvick [1], #31-Jeff Burton [

Ramblings – Homestead Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Homestead Qualifying Notes:

November 16, 2007
Jimmie Johnson kicked off Coronation Weekend today at Homestead-Miami Speedway by taking the Bud Pole for Sunday's Ford 400 in a time of 30.545 sec (176.788 mph). This is his 4th top-spot of the season and 13th of his Nextel Cup career. And you just know if he's got

Homestead-Miami Speedway – Qualifying Fast Facts

Homestead-Miami Speedway – Qualifying Fast Facts

November 16, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Bud Pole for the Ford 400 with a lap of 30.545 seconds, 176.788 mph. .. This is his 13th Bud Pole in 219 career Nextel Cup races. .. This is his fourth Bud Pole and 26th top-10 start in 2007, including nine of the 10 Chase races. .. This is

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

November 11, 2007
after Phoenix [35 of 36 races]: (Traditional Points...the old way, not the Chase) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 5295 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 4951, -344 3) #20-Tony Stewart 4676, -619 4) #17-Matt Kenseth 4523, -772 5) #07-Clint Bowyer 4510, -785 6) #5-Kyle Busch 4477, -818 7) #11

Rumblings – Phoenix:

Rumblings – Phoenix:

November 11, 2007
Jimmie Johnson won his 4th in a row today at Phoenix International Raceway in the Checker Auto Parts 500 for his 10th win of the season....and he's got a stranglehold on the Championship to boot! JJ's win was the 33rd of his Nextel Cup career....and he's now tied for

Ramblings – Phoenix Qualifying:

Ramblings – Phoenix Qualifying:

November 9, 2007
Carl Edwards toured the Phoenix International Raceway in 27.114 seconds today (132.773 mph) and took his first Bud Pole of the season in the process. This is the third top-spot of Edwards' career (and first since Homestead in November of 2005) and he becomes the 18th