Riley Herbst joins Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 season
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Riley Herbst will depart 23XI Racing to join the Legacy Motor Club team for the 2027 season. The move reunites the driver with team owner Jimmie Johnson, building on existing relationships within the Herbst family. Despite the change in team affiliation, Herbst plans to maintain his ongoing partnership with Toyota throughout the transition. This shift marks a notable realignment for the driver as he prepares for his future in the series. Legacy Motor Club continues to adjust its roster as part of broader competition strategy ahead of the upcoming campaign.
- •Riley Herbst moves to Legacy Motor Club for 2027
- •The driver will depart 23XI Racing
- •Herbst maintains his existing partnership with Toyota
- •The move reconnects the driver with Jimmie Johnson
- 4:25 PMRacer — Making the move to the Legacy Motor Club family is a natural step for Herbst
"With his move from 23XI for 2027, Riley Herbst is reforging old connections between the Herbst family and Legacy owner Jimmie Johnson, while maintaining those with Toyota.
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