, 24, began 109 points-paying races within the NASCAR Cup Sequence, however none this yr. Whereas it is simply an exhibition race and would not rely in the 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 Ford Mustang within the All-Star Race. Burton is one in all 20 drivers who routinely qualify for the principle occasion as a consequence of his shock win at Daytona final summer season. , who usually drives the No. 51, might 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.
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“Being part of the NASCAR All-Star Race for the primary time is a milestone second for our group,” stated Rick Ware, staff proprietor. “It’s an honor to have a spot in the principle occasion, and we’re simply as proud to supply Harrison the chance to compete within the All-Star Race. He undoubtedly earned his spot and he deserves to be right here. It’s a giant alternative for each of us.”
A primary for RWR, but in addition for BurtonHarrison Burton, Wooden Brothers Racing Ford
Harrison Burton, Wooden Brothers Racing FordSean Gardner / Getty Pictures
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Burton misplaced his full-time experience within the Cup Sequence after the Wooden Brothers determined to let him go final yr, signing as his substitute. Nonetheless, his sudden 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 a centesimal for the legendary Wooden Brothers staff. This might be his first look within the All-Star Race as effectively, having beforehand competed within the Open on three events with out advancing.
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“The All-Star Race is a kind of occasions you develop up dreaming about, so to have a spot on the grid is admittedly particular,” stated Burton. “Profitable at Daytona final yr was an enormous second in my profession, and I’m grateful to Rick and all the 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 Sequence, and I’m trying ahead to carrying that into North Wilkesboro and competing towards the perfect within the sport.”
Burton ended up putting final within the 16-driver playoffs final yr, however discovered a brand new experience within the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence for 2025. Driving for AM Racing, he has carried out solidly with one prime 5 and 6 prime tens within the first 12 races of the yr. He presently sits tenth within the general standings.
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