Harrison Burton to make surprising Cup return within the All-Star Race

Harrison Burton, 24, began 109 points-paying races within the NASCAR Cup Sequence, however none this 12 months. Whereas it is simply an exhibition race and does not depend 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 Rick Ware Racing Ford Mustang within the All-Star Race. Burton is one in every of 20 drivers who mechanically qualify for the primary occasion as a consequence of his shock win at Daytona final summer season. Cody Ware, who usually drives the No. 51, will probably 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, crew proprietor. “It’s an honor to have a spot in the primary occasion, and we’re simply as proud to supply Harrison the chance to compete within the All-Star Race. He positively 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

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Burton misplaced his full-time journey within the Cup Sequence 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 a centesimal for the legendary Wooden Brothers crew. This will probably 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 admittedly particular,” mentioned Burton. “Successful at Daytona final 12 months was an enormous second in my profession, and I’m grateful to Rick and all the RWR crew for giving me the chance to make that win depend by placing me of their automobile 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 most effective within the sport.”

Burton ended up inserting final within the 16-driver playoffs final 12 months, however discovered a brand new journey within the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence 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 total standings.

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