John Edward Burton III is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He has five career wins in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, including the 2002 Daytona 500 and the 2001 Southern 500. A member of the Burton racing family, he is the older brother of fellow NASCAR driver and NASCAR on NBC broadcaster Jeff Burton, the father of current NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Jeb Burton, and the uncle of current O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Harrison Burton. He currently operates the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, a conservation and sportsmans' organization.
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 25, 1961
