Harrison Burton wins a wild NASCAR Cup race at Daytona for a playoff berth no one saw coming
Harrison Burton won a wild Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Out of his ride and far removed from the playoff picture, Harrison Burton changed his fortunes with a lap to remember Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Burton passed two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch on the final lap in overtime to pick up his first career victory and a spot in NASCAR's postseason.
The 23-year-old Burton, who already lost his ride in the famed No. 21 Ford with Wood Brothers Racing next season, took the lead thanks to a huge push from little-known Parker Retzlaff.
Busch fought back and had a chance down the stretch. He even got to Burton's bumper and forced Burton below the double-yellow line. But NASCAR officials ruled the contact caused Burton to cross the line and did not penalize him.
