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.
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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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Contact Details: CONTACT:
Matt Vaughan
mvaughan@919marketing.com
919.459.8164

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