Denny Hamlin Reveals Eye-Watering Wood Brother’s Racing Earnings From Shock Burton Win

Harrison Burton secured a surprise NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona International Speedway, guaranteeing a staggering financial boost for Wood Brother’s Racing.

Burton not only clinched a coveted playoff spot but also set the stage for WBR to earn millions more than previously anticipated, as revealed by NASCAR driver and team co-owner Denny Hamlin.

Burton, only 23 years old, pulled off a remarkable victory by holding off Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, a feat that promises at least a 16th-place finish in the playoffs for WBR.

Hamlin, discussing the financial ramifications on his Actions Detrimental podcast, explained:

“Such a huge deal financially for them over the next two years you know, the revenue is in the millions and millions of more that they’re going to get now than what they were being you know, ranked 34th.”

Historically, Wood Brother’s Racing has been a stalwart in the NASCAR Cup Series but has experienced a notable dip in performance over recent seasons.

Denny Hamlin detailed the immediate impact of Burton’s victory, adding:

“They’re now going to get 16th, at least 16th place money, which is a million dollars, basically, to make the playoffs in your year-end point fund.

“So, that’s a million bonus. Then, the charter ranking will go up tons, which I mentioned how much per spot they’re about it is. So it’s, yeah, it’s millions of dollars, which is, it’s big for a team like this.”

NASCAR’s reward system mean that Burton’s victory has far-reaching implications for WBR. The improvement in the No. 21 charter’s ranking is particularly notable, as charter positions significantly influence a team’s revenue streams and overall financial health.

Although Burton won’t be with WBR from next year to reap the long-term benefits of his win, his recent success cannot be overlooked and will undeniably enhance his appeal to new teams seeking a proven winner.

NASCAR Cup Series: Current Standings

1. Tyler Reddick – 823 points
2. Kyle Larson – 806 points
3. Chase Elliott – 805 points
4. Ryan Blaney – 755 points
5. William Byron – 743 points
6. Christopher Bell – 737 points
7. Brad Keselowski – 718 points
8. Denny Hamlin – 712 points
9. Martin Truex Jr – 695 points
10. Ty Gibbs – 676 points
11. Chris Buescher – 658 points
12. Alex Bowman – 648 points
13. Bubba Wallace – 637 points
14. Ross Chastain – 631 points
15. Joey Logano – 586 points
16. Kyle Busch – 552 points
17. Daniel Suárez – 527 points
18. Chase Briscoe – 514 points
19. Austin Cindric – 486 points
20. Todd Gilliland – 480 points
21. Carson Hocevar – 467 points
22. Michael McDowell – 459 points
23. Josh Berry – 448 points
24. Noah Gragson – 426 points
25. Ricky Stenhouse Jr – 404 points
26. Erik Jones – 381 points
27. Ryan Preece – 368 points
28. Daniel Hemric – 365 points
29. Austin Dillon – 360 points
30. Justin Haley – 356 points
31. John H. Nemechek – 343 points
32. Corey LaJoie – 335 points
33. Zane Smith – 316 points
34. Harrison Burton – 306 points
35. Kaz Grala – 166 points
36. Cody Ware – 98 points
37. Joey Hand – 43 points
38. Jimmie Johnson – 39 points
39. Derek Kraus – 32 points
40. David Ragan – 17 points
41. Kamui Kobayashi – 8 points
42. Will Brown – 6 points
43. Cam Waters – 2 points

NASCAR Cup Series: Current Playoff Picture

1. Kyle Larson
2. Christopher Bell
3. Tyler Reddick
4. William Byron
5. Ryan Blaney
6. Denny Hamlin
7. Chase Elliott
8. Brad Keselowski
9. Joey Logano
10. Austin Cindric
11. Daniel Suárez
12. Alex Bowman
13. Harrison Burton
14. Martin Truex Jr.
15. Ty Gibbs
16. Chris Buescher
    (Drivers outside the playoff below)
17. Bubba Wallace
18. Ross Chastain
19. Kyle Busch
20. Chase Briscoe
21. Todd Gilliland
22. Carson Hocevar
23. Michael McDowell
24. Josh Berry
25. Noah Gragson
26. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
27. Erik Jones
28. Ryan Preece
29. Daniel Hemric
30. Austin Dillon