NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series: Aaron’s 499, Talladega Superspeedway, 4/28/04
Jeff Burton
Team: No.99 Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center Ford Taurus
Owner: Jack Roush
Crew Chief: Bob Osborne
Chassis Number: RK-232
Jeff Burton on racing at Talladega Superspeedway:
“We had a great 10 days in Daytona and we definitely had a top-five car going into the 500. Unfortunately a mechanical failure ended our day early but the car itself was good which is encouraging overall. We've made improvements in our restrictor plate program and we are continuing that improvement with each race. We are taking the same car we had at Daytona and we're hoping to advance our program even more. Last year we had two rough races at Talladega so this year we're hoping to change that and finish up front."
Crew Chief Bob Osborne on racing at Talladega Superspeedway:
“We're real happy with the racecar heading into Talladega. It probably won't be a great qualifying car but it should be a good racecar.
"I’m real happy with the team including the guys at the shop, at the track and our over-the-wall group. Our pit stops have been good week in and week out despite our adversity and that's outstanding. They are all very hard workers and they continue to stay focused and that's what we need to win races."
Fast Facts
The No. 99 Ford was involved in a 27 car pile up on lap five during last year's race that caused severe damage to the right side and front of the car. The No. 99 team repaired the damages and returned to the track to finish 35th, running.
Since 1996, Jeff Burton’s average starting position at Talladega is 20.8 while his average finishing position is 15.0.
Jeff Burton is one of 16 active NEXTEL Cup drivers to have won at least one restrictor plate race (July 2000 at Daytona).
The Burton's have helped raise nearly $900,000 for Duke Children's Hospital to date and their efforts continue to create awareness and help raise funds for the hospital.
