Corey Heim earns full-time Cup Series ride with 23XI Racing
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Corey Heim has been named a full-time driver for 23XI Racing starting in 2027. He will drive the No. 35 Toyota Camry, taking over the position from Riley Herbst. At 23 years old, Heim expressed his lifelong dream of becoming a Cup driver, a goal he is set to achieve with this new role. This announcement underscores 23XI Racing's commitment to nurturing young talent in the sport.
- •Corey Heim will drive the No. 35 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing.
- •Heim replaces Riley Herbst in the lineup.
- •Heim has expressed a lifelong aspiration to race in the Cup Series.
- •The move takes effect in the 2027 season.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim joins 23XI Racing full-time for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim's Rise To NASCAR's Top Level Feels As Inevitable As Sunrise
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim Joins 23XI Racing Full-Time for 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Season
- 5:30 PMRacer — Heim finally gets full-time Cup Series ride with 23XI Racing
"23XI Racing made it official Saturday that Corey Heim will be a full-time driver in its stable beginning in 2027. Heim, 23, will pilot the No. 35 Toyota Camry. He will replace Riley Herbst.“Since I was five years old, all I ever wanted was to be a Cup driver,” Heim...
"Corey Heim's long-awaited NASCAR Cup Series opportunity is finally here. 23XI Racing announced Saturday that Heim will join the organization full-time beginning in 2027.
"The worst-kept secret in the NASCAR garage is out: Truck Series champion Corey Heim will move to the Cup Series full-time with 23XI Racing in 2027.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:54 PMCorey Heim joins 23XI Racing full-time for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
Corey Heim will drive the No. 35 car full-time for 23XI Racing during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, replacing Riley Herbst.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:27 PMCorey Heim's Rise To NASCAR's Top Level Feels As Inevitable As Sunrise
The worst-kept secret in the NASCAR garage is out: Truck Series champion Corey Heim will move to the Cup Series full-time with 23XI Racing in 2027.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 8:32 PMCorey Heim Joins 23XI Racing Full-Time for 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Season
Corey Heim's long-awaited NASCAR Cup Series opportunity is finally here. 23XI Racing announced Saturday that Heim will join the organization full-time beginning in 2027.
- RacerMay 30, 2026, 5:30 PMHeim finally gets full-time Cup Series ride with 23XI Racing
23XI Racing made it official Saturday that Corey Heim will be a full-time driver in its stable beginning in 2027. Heim, 23, will pilot the No. 35 Toyota Camry. He will replace Riley Herbst.“Since I was five years old, all I ever wanted was to be a Cup driver,” Heim...
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