Jeff Burton News

Cingular / AT&T hope to stay as #31 sponsor:

Cingular / AT&T hope to stay as #31 sponsor:

January 16, 2007
#31-Jeff Burton said sponsor Cingular would like to stay in the sport and is looking at ways to remain a car sponsor while changing its name to AT&T. When Nextel signed the title sponsorship for NASCAR's premier series in June 2003, it grandfathered in Cingular and

Cingular name going away? UPDATE yes:

Cingular name going away? UPDATE yes:

January 12, 2007
The largest wireless service provider in the United States, Cingular Wireless, will soon undergo a name change. This carrier had been jointly owned by AT&T and BellSouth, but last week AT&T finally got Federal permission to acquire BellSouth. As the sole owner of Cingular

Jeff Burton tests COT at Phoenix:

Jeff Burton tests COT at Phoenix:

January 11, 2007
#31-Jeff Burton wrapped up a day of testing the COT [Car of Tomorrow] Goodyear Tire test at Phoenix International Raceway on Wednesday.(PRN's Garage Pass Radio Show)(1-11-2007)

Cingular name going away?:

Cingular name going away?:

January 10, 2007
The largest wireless service provider in the United States, Cingular Wireless, will soon undergo a name change. This carrier had been jointly owned by AT&T and BellSouth, but last week AT&T finally got Federal permission to acquire BellSouth. As the sole owner of Cingular

Testing at Nashville:

Testing at Nashville:

December 14, 2006
been told #55-Michael Waltrip, #00-David Reutimann and #31-Jeff Burton were testing on Wednesday, Dec 13th at Nashville Superspeedway AND also....Darrell Waltrip was helping brother Michael by testing a Toyota Camry.(12-14-2006)

Lucky Dog Pass Stats:

Lucky Dog Pass Stats:

December 7, 2006
in 2006 only one driver made all 36 races and did not use a Lucky Dog/Lap Back pass: #31-Jeff Burton. #14-Sterling Marlin and #88-Dale Jarrett used the pass the most times with 11 lucky dog passes used in 36 races. In 2006, two drivers benefitted from a Lucky Dog pass

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 4:

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 4:

November 29, 2006
On the eve of the Nextel Cup Series Awards Ceremony in New York, over $1 million in special awards were presented at the NASCAR/National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Myers Brothers luncheon. Headlining the list of award winners was Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#8 Budweiser

2007 Budweiser Shootout Driver Lineup Finalized:

2007 Budweiser Shootout Driver Lineup Finalized:

November 28, 2006
The field for the 29th annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway is set. There will be at least 21 drivers that will be eligible for the 2007 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, Feb. 10. The field for the non-points

Homestead Race Notes:

Homestead Race Notes:

November 19, 2006
• Greg Biffle won the 2006 FORD 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, scoring his 11th career Nextel Cup victory in his 150th career start. • Biffle moved into sole possession of 50th on NASCAR’s All-Time win list. • This is Biffle’s second victory in 2006. He also won

Unofficial 2006 “Classic” Points Standings

Unofficial 2006 “Classic” Points Standings

November 19, 2006
...the old way, not the Chase after Homestead: 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5158 2) #17-Matt Kenseth, 5154, -4 3) #29-Kevin Harvick, 4838, -320 4) #20-Tony Stewart, 4727, -431 5) #11-Denny Hamlin, 4725, -433 6) #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 4641, -517 7) #24-Jeff Gordon, 4567, -

Unofficial Driver Chase Points Standing

Unofficial Driver Chase Points Standing

November 19, 2006
after Homestead [36 of 36 races]: #48-Jimmie Johnson 6475 #17-Matt Kenseth 6419 -56 #11-Denny Hamlin 6407 -68 #29-Kevin Harvick 6397 -78 #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 6328 -147 #24-Jeff Gordon 6256 -219 #31-Jeff Burton 6228 -247 #9-Kasey Kahne 6183 -292 #6-Mark Martin 6168

Homestead Qualifying Notes:

Homestead Qualifying Notes:

November 17, 2006
• Kasey Kahne won the Bud Pole for the Ford 400, lapping Homestead-Miami Speedway in 30.293 seconds at 178.259 mph. Jamie McMurray holds the track-qualifying record of 29.816 seconds, 181.111 mph - set Nov. 14, 2003. • This is Kahne’s 12th career Bud Pole in 108 Nextel

Where do the Chasers start at Homestead:

Where do the Chasers start at Homestead:

November 16, 2006
#48-Jimmie Johnson starts 15th #17-Matt Kenseth 19th #29-Kevin Harvick 7th #11-Denny Hamlin 33rd #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 14th below are eliminated from the championship #24-Jeff Gordon 12th #31-Jeff Burton 5th #6-Mark Martin 26th #9-Kasey Kahne 1st #5-Kyle Busch 3rd

Race Notes – Phoenix:

Race Notes – Phoenix:

November 12, 2006
• Kevin Harvick won the 2006 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, scoring his 10th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 213th career start. • Harvick moved into a tie for 50th on NASCAR’s All-Time win list, tied with Donnie Allison, Greg Biffle

Unofficial “Classic” Points Standings

Unofficial “Classic” Points Standings

November 12, 2006
...the old way, not the Chase after Phoenix: 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 5015 2) #17-Matt Kenseth, 5004, 11 3) #29-Kevin Harvick, 4683, 332 4) #20-Tony Stewart, 4609, 406 5) #11-Denny Hamlin, 4560, 455 6) #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 4530, 485 7) #24-Jeff Gordon, 4476, 539 8) #