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About The Race
BETMGM 300 | MAY 25
Cheer on Jeb as takes to the track this in a pivotal 300-mile showdown on one of the sport’s biggest weekends of the season at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the action on track and the fan experience you don’t want to miss!
Spectators can expect a day filled with adrenaline-pumping races and top-tier drivers vying for victory on the track. The BETMGM 300 promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans of motorsports, with a lineup of exciting events set against the backdrop of this iconic speedway.
DETAILS
BetMGM Speed Street opens at 9:00 AM.
Spectator Gates at 11:00 AM.
Green flag at 1:00 PM.
The Driver
Jeb Burton
Growing up as the son of NASCAR legend, Ward Burton, it was only natural that going fast was all Jeb Burton had ever known. In 2008, Burton began his professional racing career at the age of 16 in what was known as the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at South Boston Speedway. Close to his hometown of Halifax, Virginia, Burton continued to move up in competition at South Boston Speedway to drive in the Late Model Series, where he earned Rookie of the Year honors.
2012 marked the year that Burton moved into one of NASCAR’s premier series, as he made his first start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The following year, he competed in his first full season and earned his first win at Texas Motor Speedway, as well as seven pole awards, five top-five and 11 top-10 finishes.
Burton recorded only two starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) before making his NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) debut in 2015 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He went on to make 33 NCS starts and 109 NXS starts between 2013 and 2022, with his first Xfinity win coming in the spring race at Talladega in 2021. Jeb enjoyed the winner circle again at Talladega in 2023.
2024 will mark Burton’s fourth full season in the NXS, as he competes for a championship with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport.
Away from the race track, Burton enjoys hunting, fishing and the outdoors. His love for conservation and land management led to the creation of “Crossroads with the Burtons”, an outdoor series featured on the Sportsman Channel highlighting the life of the outdoorsman and NASCAR driver.
The Car
This year’s car honors the Puryear Tank Lines Driver Of The Year award winners.
The Driver of the Year is awarded annually to the Puryear driver that best exhibits the example set by Dannie Glenn, one of Puryear’s most tenured drivers. Throughout his many years of service,
Dannie performed at the highest level in every measurable
category including safety, customer service, dependability, and friendliness.
The “Puryear Red Bird Trophy” that accompanies this award is named for Dannie’s CB handle of more than 40 years, “Red Bird”. The driver that receives this trophy is tasked with upholding the tradition of excellence that this very special award signifies.
Puryear Red Bird Award Winners featured:
Danielle Glenn – 2018
John Dickens – 2019
Victor Guy – 2020
Luc Breault – 2021
Terrence Wright – 2022
Bill Franklin – 2023
