Riley Herbst pulled from Daytona race; Harrison Burton to replace him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Riley Herbst will not compete in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway due to lingering effects from a crash at New Hampshire. 23XI Racing announced the change just hours before the race, with Harrison Burton taking over the No. 35 Toyota. Herbst had qualified fifth, but his condition prompted the team to prioritize his health. This marks Burton's return to the Cup Series after finishing his last race in 2024. He will start from the rear of the field.
- •Riley Herbst woke up with lingering effects from a crash during the New Hampshire race.
- •Harrison Burton replaces Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
- •Herbst qualified fifth for the race before stepping out.
- •Burton's last Cup start was at the end of the 2024 season.
- •Burton will start at the rear of the field due to the late driver change.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Driver Pulled From Daytona Race Hours Before Green Flag
"23XI Racing made a last-minute driver change at Daytona after Riley Herbst woke up experiencing lingering effects from his New Hampshire crash.
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