Harrison Burton Gears Up for Breakout at Circuit of Americas

Harrison Burton is set to compete at Circuit of the Americas this Saturday in the Focused Health 250, marking the first road course event of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The race will begin at 3:00 PM ET at the 2.4-mile Austin, Texas circuit and will be broadcast on the CW Network, spotlighting Burton, the No. 24 DEX / SHARP GR Supra, and his efforts to improve on past performances.

Burton’s Track Record and Team Performance

This will be Burton’s third NASCAR start at Circuit of the Americas, where he has achieved a top-10 finish with a sixth place and started as high as tenth position. His team, Sam Hunt Racing, has made eight total starts at this venue. Despite two races disrupted by last-lap incidents, the team remains optimistic about their chances.

Supporting Players and Partnerships at COTA

Sage Karam holds Sam Hunt Racing’s best finish at Circuit of the Americas with 17th place, while teammate Corey Heim has recorded their best qualifying spot by starting sixth. The No. 24 GR Supra will be backed prominently by DEX and SHARP, as Burton aims to capitalize on this strong collaboration during the challenging road course event.