Safer Racer Board of Director BIO: Burton

Safer Racer Board of Directors ~ Jeff Burton

Jeff Burton – One of NASCAR’s best drivers both on and off the Track

Born: 		June 29, 1967
Wife:		Kim
Children: 	Paige & Harrison
Hometown:	South Boston, VA
Residence:	Huntersville, NC

- Driver of the No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the sanctioning body’s elite series.
- Other primary sponsors of the No. 31 include LENOX Industrial Tools and Prilosec OTC.
- Has been with Richard Childress Racing since August of 2004.
- One of the most respected personalities in sport of NASCAR and all sports.
- Has 21 career Cup triumphs at 12 different race tracks.
- In his victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway 2000, he made history by leading all 300 laps.
- Jeff has gained much respect from his peers over the years. Just as his track record speaks for itself, he’s also garnered much success for his corporate partners as one of the leading endorsement personalities in NASCAR.  The ultimate family man, Jeff has become the ideal spokesperson for numerous consumer products.
- Very outspoken on safety within the sport. Has worked closely with NASCAR on numerous safety issues and programs to help the sport. Some in the garage area refer to him as the “Mayor of the Garage.”
- NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the year in 1994.
- First Cup triumph came in 1997 at inaugural race at Texas Motor Speedway
- Began racing at age seven (go carts).
- Has finished in top-five of NASCAR’s championship standings four times during his career.
- Has made NASCAR’s “Chase for the Championship” the last three years (2006-2008).
- Competes in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series on a limited basis driving the No. 29 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevrolet for RCR. 
- Has 27 career wins in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
- He and wife Kim are huge supporters of Duke Children’s Hospital. 
- When Jeff was early in his racing career competing on local dirt tracks, he built his own cars. 
- Jeff’s son Harrison, 8, is currently competing in quarter midgets. His daughter Paige has a love for horses.

“I am extremely happy to participate in this worthwhile, beneficial program. It is very important for everyone to understand that we have to continue to strive every day to make all forms of racing as safe as they can possibly be. I am committed to that cause.” – Jeff Burton