[autotag]Harrison Burton[/autotag] joined [autotag]Wood Brothers Racing[/autotag] in 2022 as the NextGen car made its debut; however, everything has gone downhill. Burton has regressed every season and currently sits 33rd in the point standings with the worst average finish in his career. Amid a very down year, Wood Brothers Racing could be making a change for the 2025 season.
According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrss, Burton’s return to Wood Brothers Racing seems unlikely as he sits in a contract year. The driver of the No. 21 car has really struggled, with only seven top-30 finishes through 12 races in 2024. Burton’s struggles have been shocking as he nears 100 Cup Series starts, which is when young drivers typically show improvement.
It’s unclear which direction Wood Brothers Racing would go if Burton doesn’t return next season. The NASCAR Cup Series organization expected much more from the young driver, but he hasn’t translated well to the top level. Time is running out, and Burton needs to make a drastic improvement to save his seat at Wood Brothers Racing,
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