MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Harrison Burton and Dean Thompson will be the drivers for Sam Hunt Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series next season.
Team owner Sam Hunt made the announcement Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.
“I thought this would be a fun way to officially announce Dean Thompson and Harrison Burton will be driving my No. 26 and No. 24 Toyota GR Supras in 2026,” said Hunt, who joined his drivers in the media center. “Really exciting day for us and an exciting day for our company. A lot of you guys know our story and our journey, so it’s a special day and excited to get to work.”
Thompson will drive the No. 26 Toyota, while Burton will wheel the No. 24 machine.
“It’s a blessing and an honor to be on this team with Sam (Hunt),” Thompson said. “They welcomed me with open arms this year at a point in my career where I probably didn’t deserve to be welcomed with open arms. Just really excited to keep on growing with this team.”
Burton joins Sam Hunt Racing after one season driving for AM Racing.
“For me, it’s just an alignment of beliefs with Sam and their group and Dean,” Burton said. “What they believe in and how they race and the way they approach things, it’s just a great fit. I couldn’t be more excited to join this group for what feels like going back home with our friends with Toyota. Ford has been great for me in my career as well and have given me great opportunities and I’ll have great friendships there forever. It’s very sentimental for me to go back where it started with Toyota, guys like Jack (Irving) and Tyler (Gibbs) who have had my back even when I was racing with Ford. It’s really special and I couldn’t be more excited.”
