Harrison Burton is making his return to the NASCAR Cup Series

Rick Ware Racing signs Harrison Burton for this weekend’s NASCAR race

Harrison Burton has signed with Rick Ware Racing. He’s set to drive this weekend in the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The 24-year-old ran full-time in the Cup Series with Wood Brothers Racing between the 2022-2024 season. Since the end of last year, this will make his first Cup start.

Burton has a guaranteed starting spot in the All-Star Race. That was claimed with his win in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway in 2024.

He’ll be driving the No. 51 Morton Buildings Ford.

The NASCAR All-Star Race takes place Sunday May 18th. The 100-lap All-Star Open begins at 5:30 p.m. EDT and the 250-lap All-Star Race will drop the green at 8 p.m. 

Rick Ware comments

“Being a part of the NASCAR All-Star Race for the first time is a milestone moment for our organization,” said Rick Ware, team owner in the team release.

“It’s an honor to have a place in the main event, and we’re just as proud to provide Harrison the opportunity to compete in the All-Star Race. He definitely earned his spot and he deserves to be here. It’s a big opportunity for both of us.”

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Harrison Burton comments

“The All-Star Race is one of those events you grow up dreaming about, so to have a spot on the grid is really special,” Burton said.

“Winning at Daytona last year was a huge moment in my career, and I’m thankful to Rick and the entire RWR team for giving me the opportunity to make that win count by putting me in their car for the All-Star Race.”

Burton concluded, “We’ve been building some great momentum in the Xfinity Series, and I’m looking forward to carrying that into North Wilkesboro and competing against the best in the sport.”

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Cody Ware comments

Cody Ware has raced the No. 51 in every NASCAR Cup Series event this season. For the All-Star Race he’ll be driving the No. 15 car.

Ware is entered in the All-Star Open. He’ll need to race his way into the main event.

“I’m proud to be a part of RWR and this is another reason why,” Cody Ware said.

“Any opportunity at the Cup level is huge. To earn a spot in the All-Star Race and then not be able to actually compete – that’d be a tough pill to swallow. It’s great to see this organization be the one that puts Harrison in the All-Star Race. He earned his shot with his win at Daytona.

Ware added, “It’s added incentive for me to race hard in the Open and join him in the All-Star Race.”

18 drivers are entered into the Open race. Ware will be making his 5th start in the race and he has a best-finish of 9th in 2022.

Ware will return to the No. 51 in the next points race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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