Jeb Burton will make his return the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway

Jeb Burton: “I love Martinsville and I have had success there in Late Model”

Jeb Burton gets a NASCAR Cup Series ride for his home race

Rick Ware Racing announced today in Viginia that Jeb Burton has been selected as their driver of the #51 this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Burton will take the green in the First Data 500 in Virginia on Sunday.

“I am really thankful for the opportunity to work with the Rick Ware Racing team this weekend at Martinsville,” said Jeb Burton said of the ride.

“Being a native of Virginia, I love Martinsville and I have had success there in Late Model, Truck Series and have been fortunate enough to compete in two prior Cup races there.”

Jeb Burton - Late Model
Jeb Burton – Late Model

“Hopefully, we can keep our nose clean and have a good run for the team. It means to lot to me that Rick (Ware, team owner) is giving me this chance and thinks enough of my ability to be in his race car this weekend,” Burton continued.

This marks the return for Jeb Burton. His last race came in 2016 at Pocono Raceway. Burton only ran two races in the 2016 season. Both of those were at Pocono, he collected a best finish of 29th in the #32.

The team is guaranteed a starting position. This will be the 31st MENCS start for Jeb Burton.

“Realistically, I think we can have a top-25 run on Sunday,” added Burton.

“The fall race at Martinsville is usually a tough and physical race because of the Playoffs. But, I think if we keep working on our No. 51 JACOB Companies Chevrolet, we can leave Martinsville with a lot to be proud of,” Burton concluded.

Rick Ware

Team principal Rick Ware is excited to welcome Burton to the ride. He also hints this might not be the only race partnership with Jeb Burton.

“We are thrilled to have Jeb Burton in our car this weekend at Martinsville,” sounded RWR team owner Rick Ware.

“I am excited to see what he can do and I know our team is equally excited. We are planning on putting a good car on the track at Martinsville and seeing what Jeb can do.”

“Not only is he a good short track racer, but he also comes from a racing family and that falls into place with our family philosophy here at RWR,” ware concluded.

Rick Ware Racing - NASCAR Cup Series
Rick Ware Racing – NASCAR Cup Series

Rick Ware Racing

The car will be sponsored by JACOB Companies. They specialize in High Rise Structures, Universities, Hotels, Automotive Dealerships, Athletic Facilities both Professional and Collegiate, and Parking Structures.

The team has had a long list of drivers for 2018 alone: Stanton Barrett, Josh Bilicki, Ray Black Jr, Chris Cook, Cole Custer, Gray Gaulding, Timmy Hill, Justin Marks, BJ McLeod, Harrison Rhodes, Reed Sorenson, David Starr, Cody Ware and JJ Yaley.

In 2018, Cole Custer has the best starting position. He started the Richmond race in 10th and went on to finish 26th.

Justin Marks has the best finishing position for the team this season. He finished 12th in the Daytona 500.

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