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, the native of Las Vegas, Nevada will be moving on after two years with the team.
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With rumors around his next move swirling, Herbst said that he and the people around him are exploring options.
“Not yet, but I think it’s pretty close,” answered Herbst of a potential move. “Yeah, there are a lot of good things in the works. Like I said, I’m grateful for where I am and where I have been and I’m excited for what’s to come. I should know something, hopefully, in the next month or so. We’re working on it right now.”
So bring on the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series?
“We hope so,” he said. “That’s the plan right now.
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