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Jeb Burton Excited to Drive Dad Ward Burton’s No. 22 for RSS Racing
Highlights
- Jeb Burton to drive No. 22 car for RSS Racing in 2027
- No. 22 car carries family legacy of Ward Burton’s wins
- Burton has over 200 starts and two NOAPS wins at Talladega
- RSS Racing is family-owned, led by Ryan Sieg with two wins
- Team fields two full-time cars, adding Burton as third driver
- 2027 season expected competitive with Burton and RSS Racing partnership
Jeb Burton will run the full 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with RSS Racing in the No. 22. The move blends experience, family symbolism, and a team targeting gains.
The number carries weight. Ward Burton scored all five of his Cup Series victories in No. 22, including the 2001 Southern 500 and the 2002 Daytona 500.
Burton joins RSS Racing full-time in 2027, driving the legacy-laden No. 22.
Jeb brings over 200 NOAPS starts, plus Truck Series wins and 34 Cup appearances. His two NOAPS victories came at Talladega, in 2021 with Kaulig and 2023 with Jordan Anderson.
RSS Racing remains a family operation led by the Sieg brothers. Ryan Sieg, owner-driver, claimed his first series win at Daytona this year.
The team’s second trophy arrived with Aric Almirola at Sonoma in 2023. Core entries are the No. 39 for Ryan Sieg and the No. 28 for Kyle Sieg.
RSS Racing holds two series wins: Daytona with Ryan Sieg and Sonoma with Aric Almirola.
RSS frequently adds a third car for select events. Committing the No. 22 to Burton full-time clarifies roles and should concentrate resources around a defined third program.
Burton’s superspeedway record fits RSS strengths. Talladega wins mirror the package where Ryan Sieg triumphed at Daytona, suggesting early opportunities on drafting tracks.
Two Talladega victories underline Burton’s superspeedway proficiency and immediate upside.
Beyond speedway form, progression will rely on execution. That includes pit cycles, restart discipline, and minimizing attrition to convert stage position into sustainable points.
Expanding to three committed entries tests depth. Balance across crew personnel, cars, and simulation time will dictate consistency over a long calendar.
Entry volatility underscores competition levels, as recent Charlotte entry lists attest. Securing owner points and qualifying windows remains pivotal for mid-tier programs.
Recent Cup form also signals the broader competitive bar. Team Penske’s Las Vegas top-10s show the standard front-runners set, influencing development targets downstream.
For Burton, the objective is clear. Bank reliable top-10s, exploit superspeedways, and convert late-season momentum into a tangible step for team and driver.
The No. 22 links past achievements to present intent. If execution matches potential, RSS Racing and Burton can be regular factors in 2027.
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Ward Burton’s Legacy
Jeb Burton’s Drive
BURTON NAME RETURNS TO
NO. 22 FOR FULL 2027 NOAPS SEASON
NO. 22 FOR FULL 2027 NOAPS SEASON
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Talladega
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Talladega
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RSS Racing
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200+
NOAPS Starts
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NOAPS Wins
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Cup Wins in 22
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A new chapter, but the story stays in the family.
Burton in No. 22 — legacy meets ambition!
Burton in No. 22 — legacy meets ambition!
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
