In an astonishing development, the racing world was sent into a tizzy when young Harrison Burton won at Daytona. This epic moment also marked the 100th victory for the iconic Wood Brothers, a NASCAR team founded in 1950 and known for their shoe-string budget and ability to outpace the competition—a story that seems straight out of a fairy tale. “To win at Daytona, the most prestigious track in NASCAR, is just so special,” said Kim Burton, who not only watched her son live out a dream but also celebrated with him the very next day, accompanied by the rest of the family, during an emotional on-stage moment. 

With an ironclad determination to win, the Wood Brothers rallied around Harrison Burton during what he describes as the most difficult three years of his life. You could say it was a 3R program: the unyielding resolve of the Wood Brothers, the team’s determination to win that never wavered, and the kind of support that pays off in a lifetime of memories. … For the next couple of days, we are free to imagine what might have happened had Kyle not won the last race at Darlington. Was this a freebie? Will Harrison go on a tear, or is this the equivalent of a Castrol GTX-type moment not to be repeated in another 50 years? … Enjoy it, family! You earned it!

The night was nothing if not wild, with drama unfolding in overabundance as Cody Ware, the underdog of the race, pushed himself to a career-best finish and his partner, Brad Keselowski, steering their alliance team toward the front. They say the race was a thriller; twists, turns, and triumphs of the unexpected made it one. Still, the excitement emanating from Harrison Burton’s win—and Burtons in general—might just be the most buzz-worthy event among the race’s many highlights.