Harrison Burton, 24, began 109 points-paying races within the NASCAR Cup Collection, however none this 12 months. Whereas it is simply an exhibition race and does not rely in direction of the championship, he’ll participate within the 2025 All-Star Race this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Burton will pilot the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford Mustang within the All-Star Race. Burton is certainly one of 20 drivers who robotically qualify for the primary occasion resulting from his shock win at Daytona final summer time. Cody Ware, who usually drives the No. 51, will likely be within the No. 15 for the Open, which is the race to make the All-Star Race. The Open will characteristic 18 drivers. With Burton within the seat, RWR will participate within the All-Star Race for the very first time.
“Being part of the NASCAR All-Star Race for the primary time is a milestone second for our group,” mentioned Rick Ware, staff proprietor. “It’s an honor to have a spot in the primary occasion, and we’re simply as proud to offer Harrison the chance to compete within the All-Star Race. He undoubtedly earned his spot and he deserves to be right here. It’s an enormous alternative for each of us.”
A primary for RWR, but in addition for Burton
Harrison Burton, Wooden Brothers Racing Ford
Photograph by: Sean Gardner / Getty Pictures
Burton misplaced his full-time trip within the Cup Collection after the Wooden Brothers determined to let him go final 12 months, signing Josh Berry as his substitute. Nonetheless, his surprising victory within the penultimate spherical of the common season took him from final within the standings to contained in the playoffs. It was Burton’s solely win as a Cup driver and the one centesimal for the legendary Wooden Brothers staff. This will likely be his first look within the All-Star Race as effectively, having beforehand competed within the Open on three events with out advancing.
“The All-Star Race is a type of occasions you develop up dreaming about, so to have a spot on the grid is basically particular,” mentioned Burton. “Successful at Daytona final 12 months was an enormous second in my profession, and I’m grateful to Rick and your complete RWR staff for giving me the chance to make that win rely by placing me of their automotive for the All-Star Race. We’ve been constructing some nice momentum within the Xfinity Collection, and I’m wanting ahead to carrying that into North Wilkesboro and competing in opposition to the very best within the sport.”
Burton ended up inserting final within the 16-driver playoffs final 12 months, however discovered a brand new trip within the NASCAR Xfinity Collection for 2025. Driving for AM Racing, he has carried out solidly with one high 5 and 6 high tens within the first 12 races of the 12 months. He presently sits tenth within the general standings.
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