This week on Bringing the Heat with Trey Lyle, Harrison Burton — driving for Sam Hunt Racing in 2026 — joins Bryan Nolen ahead of his race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway earlier this year. Burton shares why he made the transition from AM Racing to Sam Hunt Racing.
Not only does Burton enjoy racing with Sam Hunt and the team, he also describes the difference in having a teammate in Dean Thompson. Burton feels he has the resources he needs to build up good days and be more competitive at the front of the field.
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After the interview, Lyle and Caleb Barnes talk hottest topics. That includes the hottest driver, Tyler Reddick, who is still on fire to start 2026. After claiming four of the first six race victories, Reddick is eyeing a contract extension with 23XI Racing. The early season speed is only helping Reddick drive his own bargain up.
With the success of extra horsepower at Darlington, Barnes and Lyle react to the potential for NASCAR to bring 750 horsepower to all 1.5-mile tracks in the future, and what it may mean for NASCAR and the Next Gen car.
Also, Barnes and Lyle share what they would like to see with Legacy Motor Club following the announcement that Darius Rucker is buying into the ownership group for the team.
The soundbite of the week comes from Brad Keselowski, who had another fantastic run at Darlington. While Keselowski mentions the need for “a little bit of pace,” Barnes and Lyle debate whether or not the RFK Racing has found that race-winning speed already.
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Harrison Burton, just a few years ago was labeled as one of NASCARs greatest drivers of all time after he won one race, that’s right, one race. Now he is bringing the heat and showing how it’s done…from 26th in points.
But,but,but,…his dad.