[autotag]Harrison Burton[/autotag] and [autotag]Wood Brothers Racing[/autotag] have been a story to follow during NASCAR silly season as the organization has pondered whether to give its young driver a third full-time season. However, it appears that Wood Brothers Racing has made a decision and the outcome should be positive for Burton’s future in the NASCAR Cup Series.
According to The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi, Burton is expected to return to the No. 21 car for Wood Brothers Racing in the Cup Series for a third season. The driver of the No. 21 car currently sits 31st in the point standings as the second-lowest full-time driver. Burton has statistically regressed compared to his rookie campaign but the organization is expected to give him another shot.
Overall, this decision makes sense as many young NASCAR drivers typically start showing more improvement near their 100th Cup Series start, which comes in a third full-time season. Burton may get another opportunity but he needs to start bringing in results sooner rather than later.
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