NASCAR Xfinity Series star not returning to current team for 2026 season

Burton joined AM Racing for the 2025 season after he and the Wood Brothers parted ways at the conclusion of 2024. 

Harrison Burton undecided on future plans

Burton made the Xfinity Series playoffs with AM this season — the organization's first NXS playoff berth — and has 10 top-10 finishes this season. Burton was eliminated from the postseason following the Oct. 4 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval and is 12th in the Xfinity Series standings with four races remaining in the season. 

"I want to thank AM Racing, Tim Self, and Wade Moore for the opportunity and trust at a pivotal moment in my career after I lost my Cup seat entering 2025," Burton said in a statement posted to social media. "This season reminded me why I love competing; the teamwork, the focus, and the fight. I'm super excited about the next chapter and will announce my plans at a future date." 

Regardless of what series Burton lands in, the team that nabs him will be very fortunate. While his Cup Series tenure yielded few results, he's proved himself to be a solid driver who can compete for championships in the Xfinity Series and can run up front at the Cup Series level.