First Time for Everything…It may be an off-weekend for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS), but championship contender Jeb Burton wants all the experience he can get. Making his NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) debut this weekend at Kentucky Speedway, Burton will race the 1.5-mile oval track in the No. 34 Arrowhead/Kangaroo Express Chevrolet Camaro in Saturday night’s Kentucky 300. Having only tested once in a NNS car, the 21-year-old rookie hopes to prove himself in the 200-lap race.
Previous Run…In his last visit to Kentucky Speedway, Burton carried the momentum from his first NCWTS career win at Texas Motor Speedway and applied it to his Kentucky debut. After ranking in the top three in both practice sessions, Burton started the UNOH 225 from 11th position. Burton and his team fought hard to gain track position, something that is particularly difficult to do at Kentucky Speedway, and finished the race in the ninth position.
Meet and Greet…Come say hello to Burton and his Turner Scott Motorsports teammates at the NNS autograph session on Saturday, September 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the infield fan zone hospitality tent.
Watch and Listen…Don’t miss Jeb’s NNS debut at Kentucky Speedway this weekend. The Kentucky 300 will be broadcast live on ESPNEWS on Saturday, September 21, with race coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The race can also be heard on PRN Radio or SiriusXM Satellite Radio, channel 90.
Crew Chief Mike Hillman Jr. on Racing at Kentucky Speedway
“It feels great to be a part of Jeb’s first Nationwide race. Right now we’re exceeding expectations in the Truck Series with five poles, a win and being among the top five in points, so I couldn’t be happier. It’s a great opportunity for me to be involved in the next step of Jeb’s career and I hope to help him become a better race car driver.”
Jeb Burton on Racing at Kentucky Speedway
“I’m really thankful for this opportunity to be in the No. 34 car this weekend in Kentucky. To me, it’s all about learning more and becoming the best driver I can be. Luckily, my TSM team and sponsor, Arrowhead, are helping me do that. I really liked racing my truck at Kentucky Speedway this year, so I’m looking forward to giving it another shot.”
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