Chicagoland Speedway, July 9-11, 2004
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series: Tropicana 400, Sunday, 2:30PM
Jeff Burton
Team: No.99 Comcast Ford Taurus
Owner: Jack Roush
Crew Chief: Bob Osborne
Chassis Number: RK-197
Jeff Burton on racing at Chicagoland Speedway:
“We are definitely getting better. It's been a tough year as far as sponsorship and performance but I think we've turned a corner and we are starting to not only race well but finish well too. That's what we've been missing so much this year is finishes. We run well then for one reason or another we can't seem to finish it off. Having Comcast come on board this weekend is certainly a shot in the arm and that partnered with running better makes things a whole lot easier. I'm looking forward to going to Chicago, it's a great track and I think we have a good chance to build on our momentum in the No. 99 Comcast Ford this coming Sunday."
Crew Chief Bob Osborne on racing at Chicagoland Speedway:
“Chicago is kind of a cross between California and Las Vegas. We are taking the same car we took to Las Vegas earlier this year and we're hoping it will give us some good results. The team has been working really hard even with the sponsor worries, etc. and I'm really proud of them for that. This weekend we have Comcast as a sponsor and we will do everything we can to give them a good run and try to put the No. 99 Comcast Ford in victory lane."
Fast Facts
Jeff Burton has completed 100% of his total laps run at Chicagoland in the NASCAR Busch Series.
In just two starts in NBS events Burton has chalked up two top-five finishes. His average starting position in the No. 9 Ford is 8.5 while his average finishing position is 3.5.
Last year marked Burton's first top-10 finish at Chicagoland Speedway in three starts in the Cup series.
