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Harrison Burton is one of a few Cup Series regulars who have yet to make plans for 2025. With silly season moves happening left and right, Burton may need to act fast to find a ride for next season.
Harrison Burton, son of NASCAR legend Jeff Burton, has raced in NASCAR since 2016. Burton worked quickly through the Truck Series, spending one season there with Kyle Busch Racing in 2019.
That season would be enough for Burton to move to the Xfinity Series in 2020 with Joe Gibbs Racing. In his first season with JGR, Burton would tally four wins, 15 top-fives, and 22 top-tens for an eighth-place points finish.
He would follow this up with a less impressive ten top-five, 22 top-ten season in 2021. However, Burton would make headlines, signing on to drive for Wood Brothers Racing in 2022.
Burton took over the No. 21 after two quality seasons from Matt Dibenedetto. Burton’s first season would be his best, as he earned his first and only top-five. A 31st-place points finish followed it up and is currently 34th in points.
Since Burton has regressed each season, now, three seasons in, Burton will be replaced by Josh Berry in 2025.
Burton, who has a longtime sponsorship with DEX Imaging, could be a target for multiple teams in all three NASCAR national series. However, that door is closing fast.
Burton looks unlikely to find a ride in the Cup Series. The shrinking list still has openings in the third Front Row Motorsports car, the Spire No. 7, and potentially the No. 51 at Rick Ware Racing.
Many expect Justin Haley to fill the No. 7 spot, leaving the No. 51 seat open. If DEX were to follow Burton, this could be an option—however, other proven talents could fill that role.
Other options include rumored third cars for 23XI and RFK Racing. However, these rides are merely rumors, and those with traction already have names tied to them.
If the Cup Series is out, what about Xfinity? Having been with Ford since 2022, some expect Burton to maintain this relationship. However, Ford notably has a gridlocked developmental system, with only three Xfinity Series programs.
Burton could have been a part of the new Haas Factory Team. However, the team has filled its ranks with Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer for next season.
This leaves a spot at JGR, a team that Burton is familiar with, and a viable option that could only be overlapped by William Sawalich or Corey Heim. Mayer’s departure leaves a spot at JR Motorsports, though the team could shut down the No. 1 as they already have Connor Zilisch hired to drive the part-time No. 88 full-time in 2025.
Other non-Ford options include the now vacant and sponsorless No. 16 at Kauling Racing. A.J. Allmendiger’s recension back to Cup leaves that ride open. However, options like Nick Sanchez or Daniel Dye look favorable for that spot.
If Ford wanted to hold onto Burton, an option could lie at RSS Racing. The team has shown great stride in the past few seasons and could use a sponsor like DEX.
Another option for Burton with Ford is with AM Racing. The team and Hailie Deegan parted ways earlier this season and have since seen great runs from Lawless Alan and Joey Logano.
This silly season has continued to show that no one is safe, and Burton found himself part of the domino effect. However, whether it’s sponsorship, name recognition, or history of success, many expect to see Burton back on track in 2025.
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