Young Burton Excited About Chance To Add Another Family Member To South Boston Speedway’s Win Column

Harrison Burton always looks forward to visiting his grandparents. He’s a little more excited than usual to go see them this weekend, though.

Burton’s grandparents live in South Boston. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Series makes a stop at South Boston Speedway Saturday for the whosyourdriver.org Twin 100s. For Burton, the K&N East Series’ most recent winner, it’s the best of both worlds.

“It’s really like going home because we have so much family that lives there, family and friends that we have known for so many years,” said the 16-year-old Burton. “South Boston is a really important part of our lives. My grandparents are there. My aunts, my uncles, really most all of our family.

“That’s where they all are. It’s pretty cool to go there because everyone is just five miles away. You can go to one grandparents’ house and walk to the other ones’. It’s really cool. It’s like home to me. I’m really excited about going to race there.”

Racing at South Boston Speedway is a Burton family tradition. Both his father Jeff and his uncle Ward began their racing careers on the .4-mile oval before heading off to NASCAR Cup stardom. His cousin Jeb, who now races in the Xfinity Series, also started at South Boston. His dad will be the grand marshal for Saturday night’s race.

Because he grew up in the Charlotte area, Harrison didn’t get his racing start at South Boston Speedway. But he has raced super late models at the track several times and he tested there along with several other K&N teams last week.

“The test went really well. The new surface has different characteristics from the old surface for sure. It kind of threw me for a loop for a little bit when we first unloaded,” said Burton. “But we got it figured out and got our car better every single time we went out. I was really, really happy with the test. I learned a whole lot and the guys learned a whole lot. I feel like we’re going back to South Boston well-prepared for what could be a turning point in the season for points.”

Why does he think it could be “a turning point in the season for points?” The unique race format. Each of the two 100-lap races is a separate, points-paying race, which basically makes it a double points night. Finish in the top-five in each race, it will be a big night. Finish in the back-of-the-pack each race and suddenly you’re in a deep hole. 

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Burton heads into the weekend atop the points standings with 15-point lead over Hunter Baize behind a solid start to the season with a win and three top five-finishes in the first three races of the year.

“I’ve never done twin races in a K&N race for sure. It kind of brings you back to when you first started Late Model racing and we ran some twin races,” said Burton. “It’s different. It’s a race you go into that very well could change the outlook on the whole season … two races back-to-back on the same track. It could change a lot in a hurry.”

Burton is coming off his first K&N East win at Bristol Motor Speedway two weeks ago. “That was huge,” he said of his Bristol win.

He’s done his best to put the excitement of that victory in the rear view mirror and concentrate on a race that has been circled on his calendar for quite a while.

“This is a big deal. You always want to perform well in front of family and friends, show them what you are capable of and what you’ve been doing,” Burton said. “We’ve been all around the country but never really get to showcase what we’ve been doing to the hometown crew. We’d like to go and hopefully show them we’re doing great things.”

You would think stepping out on the home stage with the highest expectations would bring some added pressure. Not for this 16-year-old. He considers this Saturday night’s event a comfort zone.

“I don’t think there is any pressure. Actually, I think it alleviates some of the pressure,” said Burton. “I look up in the grandstands and there’s a Ward Burton Grandstand and a Jeff Burton Grandstand and it’s pretty cool.

“I come in here and feel like it is my stomping grounds. My family has run this race track for years and we all know it’s little tricks. Even with the repave, it’s still South Boston and it’s still home. That makes it good.”

In addition to the two 100-lap K&N East races, there will be a 20-lap race for South Boston Speedway’s Budweiser Hornets Division and a 25-lap race for the regional touring Southern Ground Pounders.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

An autograph session for all drivers will be held trackside from 5:40 p.m. until 6:40 p.m. Pre-race activities start at 6:45 p.m. and the first of twin 100-lap races for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East competitors will get the green flag at 7 p.m.

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Advance adult general admission tickets priced at $10 will be available at the South Boston Speedway office until 5 p.m. on Friday. Adult general admission tickets on race day will be $15. Admission for youth ages 7-12 will be $5. Kids ages six and under will be admitted free with a paying adult.

Also on May 6, the 14th Annual Halifax County Heritage and Antique Machinery Festival will be held at the Halifax County Fairgrounds adjacent to the speedway. Anyone presenting a wristband from the Heritage Festival will receive $5 off the cost of admission to the whosyourdriver.org Twin 100s.

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NASCAR Race Mom remembers interviewing Harrison’s mom in 2009.

Question – Has either Paige or Harrison shown in interest in following in their father's footsteps?

Kim Burton - Paige is completely immersed in her equestrian pursuits. She wants to become a grand prix rider one day. Harrison is currently competing in national quarter midget events and locally at Bobby Labonte's quarter midget track in Salisbury, NC. (quarter midgets are quarter scale race cars similar to sprint cars) He loves to race and loves to compete. But, he also loves to play basketball, to ride skate boards and participate in many other sports. He loves to race right now, but he is only 8 years old and who knows where his interests will lie later. We will have to stay tuned to see what he will decide to pursue.

Click here for that complete interview.

 

Kim Burton and NASCAR Race Mom Meet At PIR

Congratulations to frisbeemisty - winner of the Outdoor Living Tailgate Kit. (if the winner does not respond WITHIN 7 DAYS, another winner will be chosen.)

This spring, Kim Burton, wife of NASCAR driver Jeff Burton, is partnering with Libby's Vegetables to encourage moms to connect with each other and share their winning solutions for getting back to the dinner table during these economic times. Ms. Burton was on-site at the Libby's Get Back to the Table tent at Dallas/ Ft. Worth, and Phoenix. She is also schedule to be on hand at Charlotte and Dover, to share her winning solutions and connecting with fellow moms.

NRM was able to meet with Ms. Burton at the Phoenix Race. The weather was warm and sunny; the conversation flowed:

1- Question – NASCAR Race Mom: Please tell my readers how you became involved in the Libby's Vegetables To Celebrate Victory At The Dinner Table campaign?

Kim Burton - Libby's vegetables actually contacted me as someone whom they felt could represent their companies' feelings regarding family values and their "back to the table" campaign. After I was informed of the message that the company was promoting, I decided to become involved. Jeff and I place a high priority on our family life and this was a way for me to re-ignite people and highlight the importance of family dinners.

2- Question – It has been said that the NASCAR race community is truly like a close knit family. Just like any family there are good times and bad times. As a NASCAR Wife how has your experience in this area been?

Kim Burton - Our driver's, crew's and their families are like a big family. Certainly, there are times when people within the sport disagree. There have been times when I have not agreed with things that others have said or done, but for the most part, I have found that nascar folks are warm, caring people who would help you at any time. In times when things aren't going well professionally, you can always count on your close friends to pick you back up and certainly, Jeff and I have been on both the giving and receiving end of that kind of caring.

3 - Question – I know you sit on the Pit Box next to your husband's Crew Chief during his races. What are you thinking about while Jeff is on the track?

Kim Burton - My thoughts are varied during the races. I am always following his progress and the decisions and changes being made during the race. I follow the race strategy and constantly worry that the outcome of those decisions will be good . Each lap brings different circumstances so, my emotions change constantly. I can go from being completely excited about Jeff and his chances for a great run to being completely concerned that he will be involved in an accident. I always base my thoughts and emotions on the tone of Jeff's voice as well as the spotter's information about what is happening on the track.

4 - Question – Has either Paige or Harrison shown in interest in following in their father's footsteps?

Kim Burton - Paige is completely immersed in her equestrian pursuits. She wants to become a grand prix rider one day. Harrison is currently competing in national quarter midget events and locally at Bobby Labonte's quarter midget track in Salisbury, NC. (quarter midgets are quarter scale race cars similar to sprint cars) He loves to race and loves to compete. But, he also loves to play basketball, to ride skate boards and participate in many other sports. He loves to race right now, but he is only 8 years old and who knows where his interests will lie later. We will have to stay tuned to see what he will decide to pursue.

5 - Question – What the best tip you would tell a driver like my son Moses Smith, who is competing in the NASCAR Development Series?

Kim Burton - The best tip I could give to your son Moses would be to try to enjoy his time as a kid and racing. We try to make sure that Harrison understands that we expect him to learn and progress and to take his racing seriously, but we also give him the choice, always, as to whether he wants to compete. I think that some parents (not only racing parents, but parents of children in any other sport) put so much pressure on their kids to succeed that they forget that the whole purpose of kids sports is for kids and families to enjoy activities together. Childhood should be fun and so, Jeff and I try very hard to maintain a balance within what we ask of our kids. We want them to learn to take responsibility and to work with a team, but we also want them to look back on their childhood and remember the fun we had together as a family and the enjoyment they received from participating in their activities.

One hundred and eighty–eight (188) entries were received for the Kim Burton and Libby's Table-Gating Giveaway. One lucky winner will receive an Outdoor Living Tailgate Kit is a perfect accessory to help you get your family back to the table while enjoying the races. This tailgate kit tucks away neatly in your trunk, yet opens up to provide a world of on-the-go convenience and fun

The winner will be announced soon.

Contest Over - Kim Burton and Libby's Table-Gating Giveaway.

Contest Over - Kim Burton and Libby's Table-Gating Giveaway. Winner to be announced soon.

The Burton Family
(Jeff, Paige, Harrison, & Kim)

While track fare can be fun and easy; it is not always the healthiest solution to lunch or dinner at the race track. Also feeding your family from the track vendors can be a family budget calamity.

That is why Kim Burton has teamed with Libby’s to “Encourage Families to Share their Winning Solutions for Getting Back to the Table.” They have launched, at select speedways and online, the Libby's Table-Gating Recipe Contest, a nationwide contest that will send five lucky finalists to New York City this September to compete in the Get Back to the Table month recipe cook-off judged by country superstar Sara Evans.

Moms and dads can submit their family's favorite tailgating recipes using Libby's Vegetables at the Libby's tent at the race tracks or online at GetBacktotheTable.com. A winner from each of the four tracks (Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Phoenix, Charlotte and Dover), as well as an online winner, will compete in the cook-off and the grand prize winner will receive a family trip to Daytona, Florida! The contest ends June 30, 2009.

To learn more about Libby's Vegetables' Get Back to the Table Tent at select race tracks this spring, families can log on to GetBacktotheTable.com. The site also features tips for saving time and money at the grocery store, tools for meal planning and an interactive recipe database of easy, delicious, budget-conscious recipes.

An Outdoor Living Tailgate Kit is a perfect accessory to help you get your family back to the table while enjoying the races. This tailgate kit tucks away neatly in your trunk, yet opens up to provide a world of on-the-go convenience and fun!

This handy tote features a 15 can insulated cooler compartment for drinks and food and a compact grill with spacious grilling surface that can cook 12 hot dogs at a time. You also get a stainless steel tool set including a turning fork, easy-grip tongs and oversized spatula with a built-in bottle opener. Tote also has reinforced base, padded handle and shoulder strap for easy carrying. 19" x 7-1/2" x 12-1/2". (ARV $79.99)

Want to win it!

NASCAR Race Mom will be giving one lucky reader an Outdoor Living Tailgate Kit and 10 Libby's Vegetables cans! There are many easy ways to win. However, be sure you read all the rules so that your entry will be accepted.

Giveaway Guidelines:

1. Giveaway ends Wednesday April 22, 20009. There will be one winner.
   
   
2. Main Entry – You must complete this entry in order for the extra entries to count. Leave a comment on this post regarding how your family deals with meals on the go. (one time only)
   
   
3. Extra One-Time Entries
   
   • Follow me on twitter – zwriter and leave a comment on this post with your twitter name. If you are already a follower, just leave a comment with your twitter name. (one time only)
   
   • Follow the NASCAR Race Mom blog and leave a comment on this post with your blog name. If you are already a follower, just leave a comment with your blog name. (one time only)
   
   
   
4. You can earn three extra entries per day:
   
   
   • Leave a tip on how to get your family to the dinner table in the comment section. (once per day)
   
   •Tweet using the words “Kim Burton teams with Libby’s – Win an Outdoor Living Tailgate Kit -NASCAR Race Mom - http://tinyurl.com/clfrht #cwsw” , then come back to this post and comment leaving the link to your tweet (once per day)
   
   •Leave a comment on this post daily about Moses Smith, the #16 NASCAR Camping World Series West Driver; Kim Burton; and/or Libby’s. (once per day)

***You can enter by any method or all three (a total of three entries per day) – it is up to you.

*** Important - Each entry must be left in a separate comment.

***Off topic – generic comments (such as “hope I win”) will be disqualified from the competition.

Additionally,

1. Make sure there is a way for NRM to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger, you may leave it in your comment. NRM hates to have to disqualify a potential winner because there is not a way to contact that winner – I will need your email address to contact you, should you be the winner.
2. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.
3. The winner will be announced on this post and be notified by email; if the winner does not respond WITHIN 7 DAYS, another winner will be chosen.
4. NASCAR Race Mom not responsible for missing or incorrect contact information.

Best of Luck to all contest participants.

Kim Burton Teams Up With Libby's

Mom-On-The-Go Embarks on Road Tour to Encourage Families to Share their Winning Solutions for Getting Back to the Table

This spring, Kim Burton, wife of NASCAR driver Jeff Burton, is partnering with Libby's Vegetables to encourage moms to connect with each other and share their winning solutions for getting back to the dinner table during these economic times. Burton will be on-site at the Libby's Get Back to the Table tent at four major speedways - Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Phoenix, Charlotte and Dover - sharing her winning solutions and connecting with fellow moms.

According to a recent USA Today/Gallup Poll, more than 80 percent of families are cutting back on dining out and reducing out-of-house entertainment altogether, demonstrating that families nationwide are resorting to ingenuity to stay connected and keep family time fun.

"Family mealtime is an integral part of my family's daily routine, but with horseback riding lessons, quarter midget racing and weekends at the track, it can be a challenge," commented Burton. "My winning solution for making mealtime a reality is keeping meals simple - whether it's letting the slow cooker do the work or patching together a recipe with ingredients from the pantry. I'm excited to partner with Libby's Vegetables to encourage moms across the country to help each other by sharing their winning solutions."

Families can visit their local race track in Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Phoenix, Charlotte and Dover or submit their winning solutions online. The best tips and suggestions will be featured in Libby's "Table Talk Guide", which will launch this September during Get Back to the Table month.

"We're partnering with Kim Burton to continue Libby's tradition of underlining the value of family dinners," explained Bruce Wolcott, Vice President of Marketing at Seneca Foods, Libby's Vegetables parent company. "Kim is a loving, modern, on-the-go mom who strives to make time for her family and her community. We are very inspired by her dedication to her family and know that she can help encourage families nationwide to make dinnertime a cherished part of their daily schedule."

NASCAR Race Mom is honored to have been chosen to participate in the “Kim Burton Teams Ups With Libby's Vegetables To Celebrate Victory At The Dinner Table” event at the upcoming NASCAR Race weekend in Phoenix, Arizona.

NASCAR Race Mom will be conducting its ‘At The Track’ live blog coverage of the NASCAR Camping World Series West race to be held at the Phoenix International Raceway on April 16th. This is Moses’ home track and we are working towards a great finish.

NRM will be interviewing Ms. Burton on Saturday, April 18th. So if you have a question you would like considered for the interview, just leave it in the comment section.

Additionally, Libby’s has graciously sponsored the next NASCAR Race Mom Blog Contest. Contest detail will be posted within the next twenty-four hours.