Jeb Burton to make first NASCAR Trucks start in nearly two years

Burton, the 25-year old son of NASCAR veteran Ward Burton, will drive the No. 20 Chevrolet for Young’s Motorsports in the Oct. 28 race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

Burton’s last series start was in November 2015 at Texas Motor Speedway.

“I’m really thankful for this opportunity to drive for Young’s Motorsports at Martinsville,” said Burton. “It’s going to be great to get back into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and have an opportunity to come out of the box and compete for a strong finish.

“It’s a home game for me and short track racing, so I’m very excited. I love racing at Martinsville, and I felt like I should have already won there. I really want that clock. We’re going to do what we can to bring it home!”

The tight 0.526-mile oval is considered Burton’s hometown track, where he honed his short track skills competing in several Late Model events early in his career.

This season, Burton has been running a part-time schedule in the Xfinity Series with GMS Racing. His best finish was fourth at Daytona in July.

Two longtime sponsors – State Water Heaters and the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation – will support Burton’s 51st career Truck start.

“Jeb is a tremendous race car driver,” said team principal and primary driver Tyler Young. “He isn’t afraid to go fast and put himself in a position to make some breathtaking moves that pay off in a big way.

“We’ve been blessed to have a good truck every time we go to Martinsville and I feel like with Jeb’s guidance and breakdown of the track, we have the potential to do a lot of good things in a few weeks. I’m excited and can’t wait to get to Martinsville.”