Jeff Burton Bio/Stats
By leftturns190

Date Of Birth: June 29, 1967
Spouse: Kim
Place Of Birth: South Boston, VA
Home Town: South Boston, VA
Team: Richard Childress Racing
Car Owner: Richard Childress
Crew Chief: Scott Miller
Car Number: 31
Manufacturer: Cehvy Baby!
Primary Sponsor: Catepillar

Years:  16 - 1994 Rookie of the year
Starts: 511
Poles:  6
Wins:  21 Cup 27 NW series and an IROC win
Top 5's:  117
Top 10's:  212
(Through 2008)

One of the most consistent drivers in NASCAR, Jeff Burton is a class act and a great racer. I'm a big RCR fan, but I liked the guy even when he was at Rousch. He's the unelected "Mayor of the NASCAR Garage" and is great spokesman for the drivers and the sport in general. He has strongly alluded that some day he'll want to seek a real political office - Senator!

I think Jeff has a great Chance at making the Chase. RCR is getting real close to being competitive with HMS and Rousch, they just need a little more speed. I think Childress can smell a Championship within the reach of either Burton, Bowyer or Harvick, and will have stepped up his program over the off season. Hopefully, that'll translate into a strong challenge for the Championship from the three and maybe Burton will be the one to take it all the way!