Jeff Burton News

Judge: Let AT&T into NASCAR logo race UPDATE 2 NASCAR denied, AT&T at All-Star race:

Judge: Let AT&T into NASCAR logo race UPDATE 2 NASCAR denied, AT&T at All-Star race:

May 19, 2007
A federal judge on Friday ruled that AT&T can replace a Cingular logo with its own on a NASCAR race car, following its absorption of the Atlanta-based wireless company. The decision marks an important victory for AT&T. The company sued NASCAR in March, alleging that

Childress and Burton hope to sign long term deal soon:

Childress and Burton hope to sign long term deal soon:

May 19, 2007
Team owner Richard Childress hinted strongly that he will soon announce a new long-term contract with driver #31-Jeff Burton. Jeff and I have a plan that we are going to announce pretty soon, Childress said Friday. I am sure we will start talking to AT&T pretty soon

Rumblings – Nextel All-Star Challenge Race Notes:

Rumblings – Nextel All-Star Challenge Race Notes:

May 19, 2007
It was All-Star night at Lowe's Motor Speedway.... We started off the night with the Nextel Open...and we didn't make it to turn two before a multi-car pileup occured. The ensuing restart wasn't much better....we made it about a lap & half before we saw the yellow

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

May 13, 2007
after Darlington [11 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1881 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1650 -231 #17-Matt Kenseth 1582 -299 #11-Denny Hamlin 1539 -342 #31-Jeff Burton 1486 -395 #20-Tony Stewart 1375 -506 #2-Kurt Busch 1325 -556 #29-Kevin Harvick 1315 -566 #07-Clint Bowyer 1302

Rumblings – Race Notes:

Rumblings – Race Notes:

May 13, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon (steamin' all the way) had enough water to make it to Victory Lane today at Darlington Raceway and took the Dodge Avenger 500 for his third win of the season. Career victory #78 (and 7th at Darlington) was #157 for Hendrick Motorsports (their 8th of

AT&T suit hinges on unwritten agreements:

AT&T suit hinges on unwritten agreements:

May 9, 2007
AT&T Mobility's case against NASCAR regarding the branding of the #31 car owned by Richard Childress and driven by Jeff Burton hinges on a meeting with representatives of the sport's governing body in June 2003, during which "promises" were made by NASCAR. NASCAR,

Career Start #450 for Jeff Burton this weekend:

Career Start #450 for Jeff Burton this weekend:

May 8, 2007
#31-Jeff Burton is set to reach another career milestone when he takes the green flag at Saturday's Dodge Avenger 500 at Darlington Raceway for his 450th start in NASCAR's premier series. It's fitting that my 450th career start will take place at Darlington. It's one

Johnson wins at Richmond:

Johnson wins at Richmond:

May 6, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway for his 4th win of 2007 and 27th of his career. The race was scheduled to run Saturday night, but was rained out and run today, May 6th. Johnson beat teammate #5-Kyle

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

May 6, 2007
after Richmond [10 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1691 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1480 -211 #17-Matt Kenseth 1431 -260 #11-Denny Hamlin 1359 -332 #31-Jeff Burton 1352 -339 #5-Kyle Busch 1229 -462 #20-Tony Stewart 1225 -466 #29-Kevin Harvick 1203 -488 #2-Kurt Busch 1198 -493

Jeff Gordon wins 1st qtr Driver of the Year award:

Jeff Gordon wins 1st qtr Driver of the Year award:

May 4, 2007
While Jeff Gordon was making NASCAR history the four-time Driver of the Year was also was voted 1st quarter Driver of the Year 2007. Only Gordon, who currently leads the Nextel Cup points standings after two straight victories putting him fifth on the all-time winner

Drivers hit Washington DC:

Drivers hit Washington DC:

May 2, 2007
David Stremme, Casey Mears, Jeff Burton and NASCAR officials traveled Tuesday afternoon from Concord, N.C. to Washington D.C. to support The Motorsports Coalition's event to educate members of Congress on all the moving parts of the motorsports industry and on the

Jeff Gordon wins at Talladega [revised]:

Jeff Gordon wins at Talladega [revised]:

April 29, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway with a late race pass then held on during a green-white-checkered finish and another caution to win his 2nd race of the 2007 season and his 77th career win, which moves Gordon past the late Dale Earnhardt

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

April 29, 2007
after Talladega [9 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1521 #31-Jeff Burton 1318 -203 #17-Matt Kenseth 1292 -229 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1290 -231 #11-Denny Hamlin 1189 -332 #20-Tony Stewart 1078 -443 #26-Jamie McMurray 1059 -462 #5-Kyle Busch 1054 -467 #29-Kevin Harvick 1052

Talladega Superspeedway: Fast Facts

Talladega Superspeedway: Fast Facts

April 29, 2007
.. Jeff Gordon won the Aaron's 499, his 77th victory in 483 Nextel Cup Series races. .. Gordon moved into sole possession of sixth place on the all-time winners list, breaking a tie with Dale Earnhardt. .. This is his second victory and eighth top-10 finish in 2007

NASCAR Statement Regarding Its Day In Court:

NASCAR Statement Regarding Its Day In Court:

April 27, 2007
NASCAR presented its case to the court today [about allowing AT&T to sponsor the #31 car] and we eagerly await a decision. NASCAR is defending every driver, team and track involved with NASCAR. The court's ruling will be important to protect the very flexible and open