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Notable News
All-star race isn't about the money for Burton
By Jared Turner - SceneDaily Staff Writer
Friday, May 16, 2008
CONCORD, N.C. - Some drivers in Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway may see extra incentive to win because of the whopping $1,012,975 winner's purse.
Not Richard Childress Racing's Jeff Burton.
"I'll be honest with you: You know you're racing for a million dollars here because everybody makes such a big deal about it, but when I think about winning the all-star race, I think about I know you guys don't believe me but I really think about the legacy that's involved in that and the trophy that's involved in that," Burton said on Friday at the 1.5-mile suburban Charlotte, N.C., track. "We're financially in a position where it's easier to think like that. If I didn't have any money, that money would seem so large obviously, and it is large don't get me wrong but at this point in my career, I'm much more concerned about the history that¹'s involved in winning it, the legacy that's created, the trophy that¹s yours. Those things really mean more to me than anything else." Read More...
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Notable News
Burton Enjoying Resurgence at RCR
By TONY FABRIZIO
The Tampa Tribune
Published: May 10, 2008
With 14 races left in the 2004 NASCAR season, a fading driver joined a once-dominant team seemingly in decline.
Jeff Burton hadn't won in almost three years, and Roush Racing was having trouble finding him a sponsor. Richard Childress Racing, which had ruled racing with Dale Earnhardt Sr., was struggling to put a driver in the top 10.
Nearly four years later, Burton, 40, has fully revived his career, and RCR, with three drivers in the top three of the Sprint Cup standings for tonight's Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington, has reclaimed a place among the best teams. Read More...
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Notable News
Burton, team looking to improve on strong season
by REA WHITE, FOXSports.com
Updated: May 14, 2008, 2:00 PM EST
When Jeff Burton looks at his Richard Childress Racing team, he sees progress. He also sees room for improvement — something that should be chilling news to NASCAR Sprint Cup teams watching the quiet strength his team has shown this season.
Burton is on top of his game these days, starting the season in championship form. He's one the most consistent performers on the Cup circuit.
One wouldn't know it to be around Burton and his crew, though. They don't spout stats and driver ratings, don't point to their opening stretch that has a worst finish of 13th after 11 races. They don't predict championships or race wins. Burton gently sidesteps questions about whether he considers himself a favorite for the title this season. Yet, others must feel their confidence growing as the momentum continues. Read More...
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