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Legacy Motor Club expands to three full-time cars in 2027

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:49 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Legacy Motor Club expands to three full-time cars in 2027

Summary

Legacy Motor Club co-owner Jimmie Johnson confirmed the team will field a third full-time entry in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2027. Riley Herbst, currently competing for 23XI, will join the organization to drive the new vehicle. Johnson noted that operating on a part-time basis with a third car created operational difficulties rather than benefits for the team. Transitioning to a full-time schedule is intended to stabilize the program and improve team performance. This expansion follows a period where the team weighed the drawbacks of running a partial schedule. The move marks a significant shift for the club as it prepares for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Legacy Motor Club will run three full-time cars beginning in 2027.
•Riley Herbst will transition from 23XI to join Legacy Motor Club.
•Jimmie Johnson stated that part-time efforts were detrimental to team operations.
•The expansion moves the organization toward a full-time three-car lineup.

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4:49 PMMotorsport.com — Jimmie Johnson explains why the time was right for Legacy to add a third car full time

What they're saying

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Current 23XI driver Riley Herbst is set to join Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR season, giving Legacy a third full-time car in the Cup Series. It's a big move for Legacy, but as team co-owner Jimmie Johnson explained this week, it was the right time to make a move. According to Johnson, running on a partial schedule was doing more harm than good in some cases. "Running the third car ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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