Burnett Battles Through Overtime to Claim Daytona Victory
9/1/20262 min read
DAYTONA BEACH, FL. Steven Burnett kicked off the 2026 REVLINE Truck Series season in winning fashion, driving his No. 32 truck to victory in a dramatic overtime finish at Daytona International Speedway.
Burnett showed speed from the beginning, qualifying second and securing a front-row starting position alongside polesitter Scott Rush. Once the green flag dropped, Burnett quickly established himself as one of the contenders, spending much of the opening run battling near the front of the field.
The first 25 laps featured tight drafting, multiple lead changes, and aggressive racing throughout the pack. Burnett remained in contention as the field approached the end of Stage 1, ultimately coming away with the stage victory and valuable championship points.
As the race continued, changing track position and several caution periods kept the outcome uncertain. Burnett worked with several competitors in the draft, including Alex Manette, Travis Wall, and Jeff Israel Jr., while navigating the challenges of Daytona's two racing lanes.
With approximately 18 laps remaining, green-flag pit stops became a critical part of the race. Burnett brought the No. 32 down pit road and emerged ahead of his drafting group, putting himself in position to fight for the win.
The closing laps were anything but straightforward.
Following another restart with 11 laps remaining, the battle intensified as drivers searched for momentum on both the inside and outside lanes. Burnett continued fighting near the front before a late incident involving Travis Wall brought out the caution with just four laps remaining, setting up a green-white-checkered finish.
Burnett lined up on the front row alongside Manette for the overtime restart, with the season-opening victory hanging in the balance.
As the white flag waved, Burnett found himself leading the charge while Logan Simpson and Gabrielle Garcia searched for a way past. Burnett defended his position as the field scrambled behind him, with a multi-truck accident unfolding during the final lap.
Coming off Turn 4, Burnett held his advantage and powered across the finish line to capture the Dubby 175 victory.
Simpson finished second, with Jeff Israel Jr. completing the podium.
The victory gave Burnett a strong opening to the REVLINE championship campaign, combining a front-row qualifying effort, a stage win, and the race victory in one impressive night at Daytona.
For the No. 32 team, the season couldn't have started much better.
Final Result: 1st Place | Stage 1 Winner | Qualified 2nd
