Hana Burton
| Hana Burton | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | 21 May 1997 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Hana Burton (ハナ・バートン, Hana Bāton; born 21 May 1997) is a Japanese-based American racing driver competing in Kyojo Cup for SCS Team TOM'S.
Career
While working in the marketing department of HKS, Burton participated on her first track day event at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in 2019.[1][2] After attending other track day events, Burton met fellow racing driver Arisa Mizuhara, who helped her obtain a Japanese racing licence ahead of the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cup East Japan Series,[3][4] in which she sealed the Rookie of the Year and Goodyear Awards.[5][6] In 2023, Burton moved to the all-female Kyojo Cup with Fujita Pharmacy Racing, taking a best result of eighth in the finale to end her rookie year 11th in points.[7] Returning to the series the following year, Burton scored three points finishes, including a best result of fourth, en route to a ninth-place points finish.[8][9]
With the series switching to a KC-MG01 chassis and Super Formula teams joining for 2025,[10] Burton joined TOM'S for her third season, as a Toyota Gazoo Racing-supported driver.[11][12] Despite qualifying an impressive second in the season-opener,[13] Burton was only able to muster a best result of sixth three times to end her campaign ninth overall.[14][15] During 2025, Burton also made her Super Taikyu debut for Access Racing Team in the ST-5F class at the Fuji 24 Hours,[16] as well as founding her own Circuit Orange team.[17] In May, Burton also made a one-off appearance in Radical Cup Korea, taking two SR1 class wins at Yeongam.[18]
The following year, Burton remained with TOM'S to remain in Kyojo Cup,[19][20] as well as joining Club Mazda Spirit Racing for her maiden full-time season in the ST-5R class of Super Taikyu.[21] During 2026, Burton also joined 610Racing to make her debut in the China GT Championship,[22] winning both races at Ningbo in the 992 class alongside Shi Wei.[23]
Racing record
Racing career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Toyota Yaris Cup East Japan Series | ||||||||
| 2023 | Kyojo Cup | Fujita Pharmacy Racing | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11th |
| 2024 | Kyojo Cup | Fujita Pharmacy Racing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 9th |
| PassingMark | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Kyojo Cup | BigBoss W Team TOM'S | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 9th |
| Radical Cup Korea | 2 | 2 | |||||||
| Super Taikyu – ST-5F | Access Racing Team | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.5‡ | 6th‡ | |
| 2026 | Super Taikyu – ST-5R | Club Mazda Spirit Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49‡* | 4th‡* |
| China GT Championship – 992 | 610Racing | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 86* | 1st* | |
| Kyojo Cup | SCS Team TOM'S | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3* | 8th* | |
| Sources:[24] | |||||||||
‡ Team standings.
Complete Kyojo Cup results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fujita Pharmacy Racing | FUJ1 Ret |
FUJ2 11 |
FUJ3 12 |
FUJ4 8 |
11th | 3 | ||||||
| 2024 | Fujita Pharmacy Racing | FUJ1 8 |
FUJ2 1 9 |
FUJ2 2 13 |
9th | 21 | |||||||
| PassingMark | FUJ3 4 |
FUJ4 5 |
NC 1 |
NC 2 |
FUJ5 9 |
||||||||
| 2025 | BigBoss W Team TOM'S | FUJ1 SPR 62 |
FUJ1 FIN 9 |
FUJ2 SPR Ret3 |
FUJ2 FIN 8 |
FUJ3 SPR 12 |
FUJ3 FIN 14 |
FUJ4 SPR 8 |
FUJ4 FIN 10 |
FUJ5 SPR 6 |
FUJ5 FIN 6 |
9th | 21 |
| 2026 | SCS Team TOM'S | FUJ1 SPR 12 |
FUJ1 FIN 8 |
FUJ2 SPR |
FUJ2 FIN |
FUJ3 SPR |
FUJ3 FIN |
FUJ4 SPR |
FUJ4 FIN |
FUJ5 SPR |
FUJ5 FIN |
8th* | 3* |
References
- ↑ "From time attacks to circuit racing: Hana Burton's journey to Kyojo Cup". racers-behindthehelmet.com. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Hana Burton on women in racing, starting late and her dream of Super GT". macaonews.org. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Tansey, Joel (15 October 2024). "While motorsports' inclusivity has improved, there's still work to be done". japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Hana Burton Goes Full Throttle into Racing". envimedia.co. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW Vol.21". kyojocup.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sekuya et Radical Motor Sport lancent sa première voiture de course d'animation web3 nommée Senora". voi.id (in French). 4 June 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "2023年のインタープロト＆KYOJO CUPが開幕。初戦は野尻智紀と三浦愛が優勝を飾る". as-web.jp (in Japanese). 16 May 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "斎藤愛未が今季3勝目。 自身への誕生日プレゼントとなる勝利に満面の笑み【KYOJO CUP第4戦】". as-web.jp (in Japanese). 21 August 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "日裔美籍Hana Burton賽車女神降臨台灣！獲TGR贊助加入傳奇車隊TOM'S Racing參加KYOJO CUP四級方程式錦標賽". storm.mg (in Chinese). 16 January 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "「KYOJO CUP」2025年から導入の新型車両を発表". fmotor.jp (in Japanese). 20 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Hana Burton returns to Kyojo Cup as TGR-backed driver". racers-behindthehelmet.com. 25 December 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Toyota Presents its 2025 motorsport team setups in Japan". autoracing1.com. 25 December 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Ebisu, Kenichiro (15 May 2025). "アメリカの人気インフルエンサー"ハナ"が女性限定KYOJOフォーミュラで奮闘中。海外知名度UPへの橋渡し役となるか". motorsport.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Sekine, Junichi (13 November 2025). "第5戦富士スプリント SCラン明けも盤石の下野璃央が優勝". fmotor.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Sekine, Junichi (13 November 2025). "第5戦冨士ファイナル チャンピオン下野璃央がポール・ツー・ウインで完全制圧". fmotor.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ O'Connell, RJ (23 May 2025). "60 Cars For 2025 Fuji 24 Hours". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "若手支援のためにレーシングチームを設立。米国出身インフルエンサーのルーツと未来像【KYOJOインタビューVol.13／バートン・ハナ】". as-web.jp (in Japanese). 8 October 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "2025 래디컬 컵 아시아, 해외 드라이버 초청 레이스 개최". autoview.co.kr (in Korean). 28 May 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Bremner, Anabelle (7 May 2026). "Kyojo Cup: 2026 season guide". feederseries.net. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Kyojo Cup - Japan's Answer to F1 ACADEMY". itsraceweek.app. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Hirano, Ryuji (9 January 2026). "マツダ、2026年も3台体制でスーパー耐久シリーズに挑戦へ。ST-Qクラスではさまざまな実証を継続". as-web.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "57辆赛车、近百位车手创历史新高，小米·CHINA GT上海揭幕站参赛阵容公布". sohu.com (in Chinese). 14 April 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ Mathews, Sasha (7 May 2026). "610Racing and Winhere Origine Motorsport Dominate Ningbo as China GT Round 2 Produces Split Battles Across the Field". thehairpin.co. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Hana Burton | Racing career profile | Driver Database". www.driverdb.com. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
External links
- Hana Burton career summary at DriverDB.com