Burton named NASCAR Illustrated Person of the Year

By SceneDaily Staff Report
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Richard Childress Racing driver Jeff Burton has been named the 2007 NASCAR Illustrated Person of the Year.

The December issue of the monthly magazine, a sister publication of NASCAR Scene, recognizes Burton as an authority in the garage, a "master negotiator and the voice of the drivers."

Burton has helped spark a turnaround at RCR, a team that went from struggling when he joined it in 2004 to one that put all three of its teams in this year's Chase For The Nextel Cup, NASCAR's 10-race, title-determining segment of the season. Burton's philanthropic efforts, including his work raising more than $1 million for the Duke's Children's Hospital, were also noted.

"It's a big honor for me," said Burton, who finished eighth in the standings this season. "... It means a great deal to me, I love this sport, love being part of it, and if someone recognizes me for something, I hold that in high regard, and I appreciate it."

Mentioned Drivers: Jeff Burton

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