Harrison Burton and his No. 24 DEX / SHARP team are set to compete in the Focused Health 250 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, this Saturday. This 2.4-mile road course event marks the first road race of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season and will air at 3:00 PM ET on the CW Network. Burton aims to improve on his previous performances on this track while targeting a strong finish.
Past Performances and Team Experience at COTA
Burton will be making his third career start at COTA in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, where he has already secured a top-10 finish with a sixth place and started as high as 10th. The Sam Hunt Racing team, which has fielded entries in eight previous races at this venue, is seeking to convert past near-wins into a successful result after late-race incidents. Sage Karam holds the best finish for the team at 17th place, while Corey Heim achieved their best qualifying spot of sixth.
Partnerships and Equipment for This Season’s Event
The No. 24 GR Supra, painted in red, black, and white, will carry major sponsorship from DEX and SHARP during the race. These partnerships are expected to support Burton’s efforts as he seeks to challenge the field on the demanding road course layout at COTA.
Significance of the Race for Burton and the Team
This event represents an important opportunity for Harrison Burton and Sam Hunt Racing to build momentum early in the 2026 series season, especially on a technical track like Circuit of the Americas. A strong finish could solidify Burton’s presence as a contender on road courses and boost the team’s standing moving forward.
