Freightliner 21 Render

Burton Qualifies 29th At Texas

Harrison Burton and the No. 21 Freightliner Mustang Dark Horse are set to start 29th in Sunday’s AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Burton took that spot with a lap at 187.898 miles per hour during qualifying on Saturday. His speed in time trials was considerably faster than in practice, with a best lap at 184.742 mph. He posted that speed on the fifth of the 18 laps he ran in the session.

Sunday’s 400-mile, 267-lap race is scheduled to get the green flag just after 2:30 p.m. local time (3:30 Eastern). Stage breaks are planned for Laps 80 and 165.

FOX Sports 1 will carry the TV coverage.