Ward Burton`s Son Jeb To Race At Fastest 3 8 Mile Track In America
Released on: October 1, 2008, 10:01 am
Press Release Author: Matt Vaughan
Industry: Entertainment
Press Release Summary: Jeb Burton returns to Orange County Speedway looking for a Top 5 finish
Press Release Body: Rougemont, NC- Ward Burton Enterprises is pleased to announce the 50-lap Limited Sportsman Division event at Orange County Speedway on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. that will feature Ward’s son, Jeb Burton racing in his No.27 car.
The Orange County Speedway, located in Northeastern Orange County at 9740 NC Highway 57, is America’s fastest 3/8s track. The track is a 3/8 mile asphalt, high- banked oval track with 16 degree banking in the straightaway and 19 degree banking in the turns. The banking and wide-sweeping turns make this facility the fastest 3/8s mile track in the country.
“I’ve had some success this season and would love to add a top five finish at the Orange County Speedway to that,” said Jeb Burton. “This is a great course and I think we have a car that can really be successful there.”
Jeb, the 16-year-old son of former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton, made his professional racing debut at his hometown track, the South Boston Speedway, on Aug. 16. He has four Top 5 finishes in seven total races this season. Jeb plans to finish the Limited Sportsman Division 2008 calendar year strong before setting the bar at winning a Limited Sportsman Division championship in 2009.
“I’ve been pleased with Jeb and the teams progress so far this year,” said Ward Burton, who won a Busch Series race at the Orange County Speedway in 1993. “We’re hoping to notch a Top 5 finish, if not win the race, this weekend.”
For more information on Jeb Burton, please visit www.jebburtonracing.com. For directions to the Orange County Speedway or to find out how you can get tickets to the Oct. 4 race, call (336)364-1222. ### About Jeb Burton: Jeb Burton is the son of former NASCAR driver and wildlife conservationist Ward Burton. Jeb began racing professionally in 2008 in South Boston, Va., following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, current NASCAR driver, Jeff Burton. Jeb currently drives the No.27 car in the Limited Late Model Series. His race team consists of Jeremy Ratliff, Wes Davis, Jim Brinner and Eddie Hatcher. For more information of Jeb or to find out about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jebburtonracing.com.
About Ward Burton Enterprises: Ward Burton Enterprises was created by former NASCAR driver Ward Burton to build awareness of his foundation, the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, and his other projects. The WBWF, which was founded in 1996 in Virginia, works to conserve America’s land and wildlife through wise stewardship while educating children and adults about the natural resources that will shape America’s future.
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