Riley Herbst prepares for Michigan race amid 2027 contract change
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Riley Herbst will compete in this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, knowing he will not return to the No. 35 Mobster Energy Toyota in 2027. Corey Heim is set to replace him in that role. Herbst's focus remains on performing well in the upcoming race while considering his future options in NASCAR.
- •Riley Herbst races for 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- •He is scheduled to be replaced by Corey Heim in 2027.
- •The Michigan race takes place this Sunday.
- 6:34 PMRacer — Herbst keeping an open mind about life after 23XI
"While Riley Herbst is looking ahead to this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, the 23XI Racing driver will enter the event with the knowledge that he will not be returning to the No. 35 Mobster Energy Toyota in 2027. Set to be replaced by Corey Heim in 2027,...
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