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Jeff Burton on Denny Hamlin’s Phoenix Heartbreak: The 2 Laps That Changed Everything

The silence in Denny Hamlin’s hauler after Phoenix must have been deafening.Jeff Burton didn’t mince words when he broke down what happened to the No. 11 team in the closing laps of the championship race.

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Jeff Burton Explains Why This Could Finally Be the Year Denny Hamlin Clears the Final Hurdle

Denny Hamlin has been putting on a show this season, winning six races and becoming the first driver to punch his ticket to the Championship 4 finale at Phoenix.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 21

Kenny Wallace Calls B.S. on Jeff Burton’s Claim About NASCAR Not Being Influenced By TV

Former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace has never been afraid to stir the pot. His popularity — especially on social media — comes from his willingness to tell it like he sees it and call out others for what they say or do.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Jeff Burton Rebukes Denny Hamlin and Mark Martin's Explosive NBC Sports Claims

Following the 2024 Cup Series season, NASCAR promised that it would look into making changes to the current playoff format. It took a big step when it put together a committee involving major stakeholders to discuss ideas and make decisions on this.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Can you name every driver to be the NASCAR Cup Series champion since 1984?

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 18

Jeff Burton ‘proud as hell’ of Goodyear after extreme tire wear race at Bristol

Last week, we had another severe tire wear race at Bristol. There were many critics, but Jeff Burton was proud of Goodyear. This right-side tire hadn’t been tested, mostly due to the MLB game that was held at the track.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 18

Jeff Burton reacts to chaotic Bristol Night Race, how broadcast booth approached coverage

From up in the NBC broadcast booth, Jeff Burton watched and delivered the NASCAR Playoffs race to the fans at home. It was a battle of tires and there was a ton of chaos throughout he field and all night in the race.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 17

NASCAR insiders, Jeff Burton react to Denny Hamlin Bristol penalty: ‘Nobody’s safe’

Two crew members of Denny Hamlin‘s No. 11 team have been suspended, which has led to Jeff Burton and two NASCAR insiders sharing their thoughts. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Burton, Freddie Kraft, and Tommy Baldwin reacted to Hamlin losing two crew members as the Round of 12 of the NASCAR playoffs begins this weekend.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 17

NASCAR insiders, Jeff Burton react to surprising Chase Elliott comments after unexpected Bristol race

Chase Elliott crashed out of this past Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series Bristol Night Race after contact with John Hunter Nemechek sent him crashing into the outside wall.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 17

Jeff Burton denies rumored TV role in NASCAR making decision on playoff format

Jeff Burton had to set the record straight on a rumor of the role TV plays in the NASCAR playoff format. While appearing on the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Burton made it clear that TV does not dictate to NASCAR on how to handle the playoffs.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 16

Jeff Burton addresses NASCAR progress on changing playoff format, highlights conversation that ‘p***es’ him off

NASCAR‘s 10-race, elimination style playoff format came under criticism after Joey Logano won the 2024 Cup Series championship. Logano captured his third title with an average finish of 17.1 — the worst for a driver in a championship-winning season.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 12

Jeff Burton Is Frustrated with NASCAR Playoff Criticism

NASCAR’s Playoff format is arguably the most polarizing part of the sport. Many drivers and fans are reluctant to accept the format despite having been in place for years.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 2

Jeff Burton Defends Modern NASCAR Drivers Against Criticism of Not Being Good Enough

Almost always, there is some complaint running around social media accusing NASCAR and the Cup Series drivers of mediocrity. The Next Gen car is criticized to death, the drivers are blamed for not being able to execute passes, the TV networks are blasted for not doing a good enough job, and whatnot.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 1