Jordan Anderson Racing delivered two top-10 results in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the second time in four races this season, with both Jeb Burton and Rajah Caruth finishing strong at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, on March 7, 2026. The momentum continues as Jordan Anderson Racing top 10 finishes underscore a growing season in both driver and team performance, along with significant emotion for the team’s leadership and crew.
Strong Performance by Jeb Burton and Rajah Caruth
Jeb Burton led the team across the finish line, taking seventh place, followed closely by Rajah Caruth in eighth. This result marked another solid outing after the team’s earlier success at Daytona International Speedway. Team owner Jordan Anderson expressed deep emotion and gratitude after the result:
“Yeah, I had tears in my eyes that last lap, I’m almost speechless,”
Anderson said—Jordan Anderson, Owner.
He credited the collective effort behind the achievements:
“It takes a village. Everybody on this team works so hard. It’s a team effort between the effort that Jeb has put in, Blaine [Perkins] has put in, having Rajah come in and his first race [of the season with the team] was a top 10.”
—Jordan Anderson, Owner.
Phoenix Race Shows Team’s Resilience on Non-Superspeedway Tracks
Unlike their success at superspeedway events, Anderson emphasized the distinct challenges of competing at Phoenix, a track known for requiring a different skill set and strategic approach. He stated the significance of the achievement at Phoenix:
“This is cool, two top 10s for our organization, a lot of smiles and a big morale boost. The [No.] 32 car has finished top 10 every single race this year. I think that’s four in a row. That’s awesome for our team.”
—Jordan Anderson, Owner.
Burton highlighted the quality of the team’s cars and preparation, reflecting on their hard-fought result and team effort:
“Yeah, the guys really brought a fast car, and I just appreciate them working really hard,”
Burton said—Jeb Burton, Driver.
He explained the boost the team received from steadily capturing stage points and delivering on their car’s potential:
“We’ve had really fast cars this year, and our team just hadn’t got the results. So it’s good momentum built for us this weekend. We were fastest in practice, ninth in qualifying and seventh in the race and got stage points in both stages.”
—Jeb Burton, Driver.
Rajah Caruth Adds to Team’s Achievements
Rajah Caruth’s eighth-place finish marked his third top-10 of the season and his first with Jordan Anderson Racing. He detailed the adjustments and strategy executed throughout the event:
“Yeah, I think we were definitely chasing the balance the first part of the race, bu, really by the start of stage three we got into a space where I felt like I could get the most out of it and we were able to gain a lot of track position,”
Caruth said—Rajah Caruth, Driver.
He also reflected on the tactical decisions that contributed to their strong outcome:
“I would have liked to have gotten stage points earlier, but I think with how that all played out with running long and how much ground we were making up before the stop, pitting later, so we had a tire advantage it just kind of worked out great in our favor. So yeah, super proud of the effort.”
—Rajah Caruth, Driver.
Strategic Expansion and Technical Alliances Drive JAR’s Surge
In 2026, Jordan Anderson Racing expanded to three full-time entries and announced a technical partnership with Richard Childress Racing late in 2025. These changes are making an impact, with the team leveraging resources from Chevrolet, industry experts, and partners. Burton noted how important information sharing and technical tools have been:
“Just a lot of hard work and working with Chevrolet and everybody there and then also RCR, we’re just taking every inch of information we can,”
he said—Jeb Burton, Driver.
“We got really smart people on our little team. We just need to keep getting some information and the tools. I know I can drive it and my guys can put it together.”
—Jeb Burton, Driver.
Team owner Anderson pointed to the steady progress and long-awaited success at Phoenix as especially meaningful:
“We’re finally getting the dots to connect here, and we’ve been so close,”
Anderson shared—Jordan Anderson, Owner.
“You go back and look at the stats, we’ve qualified like 10th to 15th a lot here at Phoenix, and to see it all kind of come together is just so big for us. So it’s a great opportunity for us to see it all come together.”
—Jordan Anderson, Owner.
Promising Standings and What’s Next for the Team
With the No. 32 car—driven by various drivers this season including Ross Chastain and Anderson himself—now sitting at eighth in the owner’s points, and Jeb Burton’s No. 27 ranked 13th, the season is shaping up positively for the organization. Blaine Perkins’ No. 31 holds 20th in owner’s points, indicating steady progress from all team entries.
As Jordan Anderson Racing looks ahead, the strong results at Phoenix reinforce the value of their recent expansions and alliances. The team’s consistent presence among the top finishers is expected to boost confidence, attract greater support, and contribute to ongoing development, with every member—from drivers like Burton and Caruth to partners like Richard Childress Racing—playing a crucial role in driving growth forward.
