Petty Performance Edge Announces Top 10 Driver Selections for 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Speedway, Ind. (September 2, 2025) – The NASCAR Youth Series, presented by

COOKOUT, announces its Top 10 drivers for the inaugural Petty Performance EDGE

Program, showcasing some of the nation’s most talented young drivers who have

demonstrated excellence on and off the track.

Earlier this year, the Petty Performance EDGE Program (Excellence, Development,

Growth, Education) received more than 160 applications. The field was narrowed to 48,

then 20 in July, and now the Top 10—selected based on academics, racing experience,

social media engagement, and on-track performance throughout the national season.

The Top 10 Petty Performance EDGE drivers are:

• Paiten Burnham - Pomfret Center, CT

• Edison Carter - Belmont, NC

• Easton Loomis - Blossvale, NY

• Jase Murray - Grove City, OH

• Eliott Murray - Grove City, OH

• Leighton Rose - Elko, MN

• Aiden Slightom - Greenwood, IN

• Owen Steigerwalt - Palmerton, PA

• Ryker Sumner - Terre Haute, IN

• Jax Wittmer - Fleetwood, PA

The Top 10 Petty Performance EDGE drivers racing at the NASCAR Youth Series final

dirt national at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL this weekend will be formally

recognized during the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship opening

ceremonies on Sept. 5. These drivers will also be acknowledged during pre-race

ceremonies at the NASCAR Xfinity race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sept. 6.

In addition, as part of their selection these 10 drivers will be receiving a custom K1

racing suit.

The Petty Performance EDGE program provides national exposure, development

opportunities and access to industry-leading training to assist young drivers to compete

at the next level. The Top 4 contenders will be announced on Oct. 21.