Harrison Burton's Stunning Win at Daytona: An Unexpected Playoff Berth
Harrison Burton's Unexpected Triumph
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Out of his ride and far removed from the playoff picture, Harrison Burton changed his fortunes with a lap to remember Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. Burton passed two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch on the final lap in overtime to pick up his first career victory and a spot in NASCAR's postseason. The 23-year-old Burton, who already lost his ride in the famed No. 21 Ford with Wood Brothers Racing next season, took the lead thanks to a huge push from little-known Parker Retzlaff.
Race Highlights
- Busch fought back and had a chance down the stretch.
- He even got to Burton's bumper and forced Burton below the double-yellow line.
- NASCAR officials ruled the contact caused Burton to cross the line and did not penalize him.
- Busch finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Cody Ware, and Ty Gibbs.
This victory was Burton’s first win in 98 career Cup starts, and it marked the 100th victory for the Wood Brothers. “I cried the whole victory lap,
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.