Harrison Burton has made a name for himself in the past few years after securing multiple victories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. His performances saw him get a full-time seat in the Cup Series. While the 23-year-old has not been able to do much in that aspect, he and his fiancé Jenna Petty have certainly become the talk of the NASCAR garage and fans. News of the couple’s recent engagement went viral recently and they will be the talk of the town for quite a while now.

Who is Harrison Burton?

If you’re wondering if Harrison Burton is related to Jeff Burton, you would not be wrong. They are father and son and Jeff is probably why Harrison did not face too many issues getting into the sport. Like other racers, he started at a very young age and won several races and awards along the way.

Some of the more prominent ones are the 2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East title, the 2017 World Series of Asphalt Super Late Model title, and the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year award. It was the Xfinity Series award that caught the eye of Wood Brothers Racing which hired him as a full-time Cup Series driver.

Who is Harrison Burton’s fiancé, Jenna Petty?

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She might have a very popular last name but Harrison Burton’s fiancé Jenna Petty has nothing to do with motorsports. Well, she does now, but that was not one of her biggest passions. That would be dancing. According to her Instagram handle, she is an alumna of High Point University, a member of Dance Productions- The Remix, and the brand ambassador of Jo and Jax (dancewear company).

Petty also used to be a senior member of her university’s dance team and her love for dancing is well portrayed by her Instagram bio that reads “#jp123dancer”. Ever since the news of her and Harrison Burton’s engagement broke, there has been speculation of Jenna being related to the legendary Petty family but that’s not exactly the case.

Is Jenna Petty related to NASCAR’s Petty family?

Contrary to popular speculation, Jenna Petty is not related to that particular Petty family but in a few days, if all goes well, she will become a part of the Burtons’ motorsports family. The couple has always kept their relationship open and in all probability, this news did not come as a shock to Jeff Burton’s. Perhaps that’s something both families have spoken to each other and have always been on board with this decision.

How and when did Harrison Burton and Jenna Petty meet?

While it is unclear when and how they met, the couple reportedly started dating from the time they were teenagers in 2017. Considering the length of their relationship, it doesn’t really feel surprising that they are getting married. The age thing still is a bit weird to look at since they’re both very young. 2024 will see their 7th anniversary as a couple and perhaps it is Burton’s favorite number as he chose this year specifically to ask her the all-important question.

Jenna Petty says ‘yes’ to Harrison Burton’s proposal

On March 27, 2024, Harrison Burton popped the question to Jenn8a Petty and of course, she said yes. After being together for 7 years, the couple will finally be man and wife. The proposal took place not too far from home, in front of the Gapstow Bridge in Central Park. The couple put up a post on Instagram to commemorate the special event and it was captioned, “it has always been and will always be, you. 3.27.2024 💍”

Is Jenna Petty involved in NASCAR?

Jenna Petty might not have started her career in the world of NASCAR but perhaps her 7-year relationship with Harrison Burton changed her mind. Currently, she is a part of Motor Racing Outreach. It is a a non-denominational Protestant Church with ties to NASCAR and according to their official website, “It is the mission of Motor Racing Outreach to introduce the racing community to personal faith in Christ, to growth in Christlikeness, and to active involvement in the church through relationships that provide care in times of stress, knowledge of God’s word, and assistance in the development of leadership skills.” 

Is Harrison Burton on the verge of losing his Cup Series seat?

Things have not gone well for Burton in the NASCAR Cup Series at all. He has taken part in 2 full-time seasons with Wood Brothers Racing and both seasons have been pretty disappointing. In 2022, he finished in a lowly P27 spot on the table and the year after that, things got even worse as he finished P31. NASCAR is a very result-driven sport and it doesn’t matter whose son you may be. If you’re not performing, you’re out. Unfortunately for Burton, time is running out.

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