Conrad Burr
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Conrad Burr is a former NASCAR
driver. He competed a limited schedule in the Craftsman Truck Series from 2000-2003.
Burr made his debut in 2000, when he drove the Jim Rosenblum Racing Chevy into the field at Martinsville
. He started the event in 31st, but only managed 25th. Yet, he did finish the event, a tall task at the short track.
Burr made another solo start in 2001, driving for his own team at Nashville
. He started the event in last (36th) and only made it up to 34th before retiring early.
Burr returned to Rosenblum's team in 2002 for a five race schedule. He did well, finishing all but one race with the low-budget team. He had a good run at Las Vegas
, earning his season best of 23rd, while at Texas
Burr started 27th for his best start of the year. His 46th place finish in points would prove to be his career high.
Burr made four starts as 2003 would prove to be his last year. Returning to a family-owned team, Burr earned two top-20 finishes in his starts. The better of those would prove to be a 15th at Dover
, coupled with the 18th at Memphis
. Also, at Charlotte
, Burr earned his best career start of 25th.
Oddly, despite having his best year in 2003, Burr's team folded and Burr has been rideless since.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver. He competed a limited schedule in the Craftsman Truck Series from 2000-2003.
Burr made his debut in 2000, when he drove the Jim Rosenblum Racing Chevy into the field at Martinsville
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation-owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Henry County, near Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved...
. He started the event in 31st, but only managed 25th. Yet, he did finish the event, a tall task at the short track.
Burr made another solo start in 2001, driving for his own team at Nashville
Nashville Superspeedway
Nashville Superspeedway is a motor racing complex located in Gladeville, Tennessee , United States, about 30 miles southeast of Nashville. On August 2, 2011, it was announced that Nashville Superspeedway will not host any NASCAR events in 2012. It is a concrete oval track 1 1/3 miles in...
. He started the event in last (36th) and only made it up to 34th before retiring early.
Burr returned to Rosenblum's team in 2002 for a five race schedule. He did well, finishing all but one race with the low-budget team. He had a good run at Las Vegas
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located in Clark County, Nevada near Las Vegas, is a complex of multiple tracks for automobile racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.-History:...
, earning his season best of 23rd, while at Texas
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the U.S. city of Fort Worth, Texas – the portion located in Denton County, Texas....
Burr started 27th for his best start of the year. His 46th place finish in points would prove to be his career high.
Burr made four starts as 2003 would prove to be his last year. Returning to a family-owned team, Burr earned two top-20 finishes in his starts. The better of those would prove to be a 15th at Dover
Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway is a NASCAR-sanctioned race track located in Dover, Delaware, owned by, and serving as the corporate headquarters of, Dover Motorsports, Inc. It is co-located with a harness racing track, Dover Downs, and shares the complex with Dover Downs Hotel & Casino...
, coupled with the 18th at Memphis
Memphis Motorsports Park
Memphis International Raceway is an auto racing park located across the Loosahatchie River from Memphis, Tennessee, approximately ten miles south of Millington, Tennessee. The facility opened in 1987 with a drag strip and 1.8-mile road course...
. Also, at Charlotte
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
, Burr earned his best career start of 25th.
Oddly, despite having his best year in 2003, Burr's team folded and Burr has been rideless since.