UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 - Ward Burton Notes

Ward Burton will make his 324th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series start when the green flag drops for the UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday.

BURTON ON LAS VEGAS... "There are so many variables this year going to Las Vegas. This is the least amount of aero we've ever had and a softer tire as well. Just because you're good the first 10 laps of the run doesn't mean you'll be good the whole run and that's what it's going to take to get a good finish at that track. The key to having a good day in Vegas will be getting the car to be good the entire run. We went down there before the season started and had a pretty good test, but we decided not to bring the same car back for the race. It's important to get a good qualifying run in here too, and this NetZero Chevrolet that Tony Furr and the guys have prepared has typically been a great qualifier, so we'll see what we have when we get down there."

AND ON 9th PLACE IN THE POINTS RACE... "It's been a long time - certainly longer than what I would have liked - since I've been in the Top-10 in points and it feels good to be here. Obviously, it's much to early in the season to be thinking of stuff like that, though with the new points system maybe it's never too early to start. At the same time, it means we've started off the season strong and that means a lot to everybody involved with this team. We need to stay focused and take it one race at a time. Still, being in the Top-10 is much better than the alternative."

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