From the October, 2006 issue of Stock Car Insider
Jeff Burton finishes 3rd to Increase his Championship Lead
Jeff Burton's 5th place finish in Sunday's Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods was typical of what Jeff has done all season. In 29 starts, Burton's average finish is 12.5. A 12.5 average finish with only 1 win all year is not flashy, but it gives you a chance to win the championship!To win the championship, Jeff must maintain his consistency next week at Talladega Superspeedway. Talladega has not been a track where Jeff excels. Over 25 races at Talladega, Burton has average an 18th place finish. However, what's come before is nothing but history.
Over the course of this season, Jeff has defied the very history that he helped write. If I were a betting man, I would not bet against the Burton next week. The timing of the resurgence of both Jeff Burton and Richard Childress Racing tells me the racing gods are riding shotgun in the #31 car.
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