Corey Heim will switch from No. 67 to No. 35 for 2027 NASCAR season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Corey Heim announced he will transition from the No. 67 car to the No. 35 when he becomes a full-time driver for 23XI Racing in 2027. Heim, who has secured two NASCAR Cup victories in part-time races this season, expressed a preference against the No. 67, calling it a 'stupid, goofy number.' Team owner Denny Hamlin supported this decision on his podcast, noting that the switch had been official since May. Heim is scheduled to compete in four more Cup races this year, including upcoming events at Daytona and Darlington.
- •Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026.
- •Heim will drive the No. 35 in 2027 for 23XI Racing.
- •Denny Hamlin stated Heim's choice was officially announced on May 30.
- •Heim is set to race at Daytona on August 29, 2026.
- •He has two NASCAR Cup wins as a part-time driver in 2026.
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim does not want 'goofy' No. 67 as full-time NASCAR Cup driver
"Corey Heim, winner of the Brickyard 400, will switch from No. 67 to No. 35 when he goes from part-time driver to full-time for 23XI Racing in 2027.
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