Corey Heim disputes 23XI's Denny Hamlin on car number choice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Corey Heim, fresh from his Brickyard 400 victory on July 26, contests Denny Hamlin's announcement about his future car number for 2027. Hamlin stated Heim chose the No. 35 over the No. 67, which Heim called 'stupid and goofy.' Heim claims he never made such a statement about the No. 67. Heim will drive full-time for 23XI Racing starting in 2027, replacing Riley Herbst. His recent performances include two Cup wins in his first 15 starts.
- •Heim won the Brickyard 400 on July 26.
- •Hamlin declared the No. 35 as Heim's choice for 2027.
- •Heim disagrees with Hamlin, clarifying he never disparaged the No. 67.
- •Heim will drive full-time for 23XI starting in 2027.
- •Heim is the first driver since 1965 to earn two wins in his first 15 Cup starts.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — "Don't Believe That's True"- Corey Heim Publicly Turns Down 23XI's Boss' Cup Series Announcement
"Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400 on July 26. Five days later, his future boss jumped on a podcast and started making announcements about his 2027 plans.
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