Jade Buford as come on full time with MHR Racing. Buford’s first race will be in Charlotte for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
Buford is excited about joining Mike Harmon Racing (MHR) for the upcoming race at Charlotte. This marks a notable collaboration as mHR returns for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Mike Harmon Racing will field the No. 74 Chevrolet Camaro, with Buford’s addition aiming to bolster the team’s performance and visibility.
Buford is a NASCAR driver known for his speed, skill, and determination on the track with a rich history in sports car racing before NASCAR. He raced full time in IMSA and various sports car series, accumulating dozens of podiums and several race wins in each series from 2009-2019. Buford made the switch to the Xfinity Series in 2020 and scored his first top 10 on an oval in his first full-season campaign at Michigan in 2021. With a career marked by thrilling races and impressive qualifying performances, Buford has become a known name in the NASCAR community across his 46 starts in the Xfinity Series. His dedication to the sport and his commitment to excellence make him a formidable competitor in every race he enters.
“We are placed to have Buford in the No. 74 Chevrolet Camaro during the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Charlotte and throughout the season,” Mike Harmon says. “Buford brings lots of experience on the oval and road courses and will be a great strength for us.”
“I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the No. 74 at Charlotte with Mike Harmon Racing,” Buford says. “I’m greatly looking forward to kicking off the start of our friendship on the right foot and begin building towards a successful future.”
The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the BetMGM 300 on Saturday, May 25. The race begins at 1 p.m. EST and will broadcast live on FOX.
— Mike Harmon Racing —
