Monday December 23rd, 2024 1:13AM

Jeb Burton hired for Sprint Cup ride with BK Racing

By The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Jeb Burton has landed a seat in the Sprint Cup Series just days before teams report to Daytona International Speedway.<br /> <br /> BK Racing snagged Burton for the No. 26. The 22-year-old son of former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton had no job after sponsorship for his Truck Series team fell through two weeks ago.<br /> <br /> Burton has run two full seasons in the Truck Series, and finished a career-best fifth in 2013. He has just two career Xfinity Series starts and has never raced at NASCAR's top level.<br /> <br /> BK Racing says it has a multi-year deal with Burton.<br /> <br /> J.J. Yeley will drive the No. 23 for BK Racing this year. Johnny Sauter will drive the No. 83 car in the Daytona 500.
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