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Jeb Burton, the 16-year-old son of former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton, plans to make his racing debut Saturday night at South Boston (Va.) Speedway when he competes in a pair of 50-lap Limited Sportsman Division events. "I am a little nervous and there will be some pressure on me, but, hopefully, we will have a good outcome," the younger Burton said. "All my family will be there. "I'd love to win, but if I could get a good finish, maybe in the top eight or even the top five, I think we would all walk away feeling pretty satisfied." Jeb Burton will find plenty of family reminders at the track itself, which features grandstands named in honor of his father and also his uncle, Jeff Burton, who still competes in the Sprint Cup Series. Jeb Burton's plans include finishing out the remaining Limited Sportsman races at South Boston and competing for the division's championship in 2009.

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August 16, 2008  08:19 AM ET
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Ward's son a wanna be race car driver.....wonder where he got the inspiration? Good luck, it's a rarity the next of kin does as well as the father.

August 16, 2008  09:55 AM ET
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Do you think he has as good an accent as his old man?

August 16, 2008  10:38 AM ET
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Do you think he has as good an accent as his old man?
Rickapolis-Bard of Who's Who | 08/16/08, 09:55 AM


Ayyup.

August 16, 2008  11:32 AM ET
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the kid doesnt sound like he has marbles in his mouth...............he sounds like he has a couple golf balls in his cheeks

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August 16, 2008  01:27 PM ET
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I like Jeff as a driver and a person, but him having a son named "Jeb" just tarnished the aura.

August 16, 2008  04:08 PM ET
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It's not Jeff kid it's his brother Ward.

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August 16, 2008  05:22 PM ET
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Who keeps having my comments removed??

August 16, 2008  05:40 PM ET
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Someone should have actually read the story!

August 16, 2008  05:49 PM ET
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Floatman ? you deem me offensive?

August 16, 2008  05:56 PM ET
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i think its it kemo von ....
thats removing your comments

August 16, 2008  06:08 PM ET
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Floatman ? you deem me offensive?

CarsonPalmer09 | 08/16/08, 05:49 PM

Yes why?, everyone in here is offensive!

August 16, 2008  06:09 PM ET
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Floatman ? you deem me offensive?

CarsonPalmer09 | 08/16/08, 05:49 PM

Yes why?, everyone in here is offensive!

TEXAS Floatman Jay | 08/16/08, 06:08 PM

And then theres the Preacher, don't know what I deem him! LOL

August 16, 2008  06:10 PM ET
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Floatman ? you deem me offensive?

CarsonPalmer09 | 08/16/08, 05:49 PM

Yes why?, everyone in here is offensive!

TEXAS Floatman Jay | 08/16/08, 06:08 PM

And then theres the Preacher, don't know what I deem him! LOL

TEXAS Floatman Jay | 08/16/08, 06:09 PM
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hmm?? why would you go telling on me though??

August 16, 2008  06:11 PM ET
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I thought it said Jeff Burton. I can understand Marble Mouth naming his kid Jeb.

August 16, 2008  06:15 PM ET
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hmm?? why would you go telling on me though??

CarsonPalmer09 | 08/16/08, 06:10 PM


You got me confused with someone else Carson.

August 16, 2008  06:16 PM ET
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Hoo boy...how did we go from discussing Ward Burton's kid beginning his racing career, to having an "eff-you" contest about who's offensive on here??? LMMFAO

August 16, 2008  06:23 PM ET
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I see Floatman I was a little worried there I didn't think you would do such a thing...

 
August 16, 2008  06:25 PM ET
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Carson, I just got out of bed 1 hour minutes ago

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