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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Toyota, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Riley Herbst expects decision on future plans within a month

Riley Herbst expects decision on future plans within a month

June 6, 2026
While Riley Herbst is looking ahead to this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, the 23XI Racing driver will enter
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Toyota, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

2027 Silly Season updates

2027 Silly Season updates

May 14, 2026
Even before the season, a frequent question was whether Kyle Busch, on an expiring contract, would re-sign with Richard
Riley Herbst Las Vegas Scheme

FRE Nicotine Pouches sponsoring Riley Herbst at Las Vegas

FRE Nicotine Pouches sponsoring Riley Herbst at Las Vegas

March 12, 2026
FRE® Nicotine Pouches today announced a partnership with 23XI Racing driver Riley Herbst and the No. 35 team, bringing the
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Aric Almirola, driver of the #19 Young Life Toyota, celebrates his wife, Janice Almirola, his son, Alex Almirola, daughter Abby Almirola and NASCAR Hall of Famer and JGR team owner, Joe Gibbs, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner’s Championship after the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Joe Gibbs Racing wins 2025 Xfinity Series owner’s championship

Joe Gibbs Racing wins 2025 Xfinity Series owner’s championship

November 1, 2025
With a runner-up finish by Aric Almirola on Saturday evening at Phoenix Raceway, the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) team
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: A detail view of the worn tire of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet in victory lane after driver, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 05, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Charlotte ROVAL post-race inspection

Charlotte ROVAL post-race inspection

October 5, 2025
Inspection is complete following the Bank of America ROVAL 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy/Zero Sugar Toyota looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Riley Herbst competing in four Xfinity races for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025

Riley Herbst competing in four Xfinity races for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025

February 26, 2025
Riley Herbst will compete in four Xfinity Series races for Joe Gibbs Racing during the 2025 season, the team announced on
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 20: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

23XI Racing partners with Virtual Gaming Worlds

23XI Racing partners with Virtual Gaming Worlds

January 31, 2025
23XI Racing announced today a multi-year partnership with Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), an interactive entertainment company
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 01: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway on November 01, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

23XI Racing expanding to three teams with Riley Herbst

23XI Racing expanding to three teams with Riley Herbst

November 20, 2024
23XI Racing announced today the addition of a third NASCAR Cup Series car and its newest team member, Riley Herbst
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Justin Allgaier overcomes multiple penalties to win first Xfinity Series championship

Justin Allgaier overcomes multiple penalties to win first Xfinity Series championship

November 9, 2024
In one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory, longtime fan favorite Justin Allgaier at last claimed the NASCAR
DOVER, DELAWARE - APRIL 27: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series BetRivers 200 at Dover International Speedway on April 27, 2024 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Riley Herbst not confident about where he will race in 2025

Riley Herbst not confident about where he will race in 2025

September 24, 2024
ARE YOU CONFIDENT IN WHAT YOU’RE DOING NEXT YEAR OR ARE THERE STILL QUESTIONS? IS IT A DISTRACTION AT ALL
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 20: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Haas Factory Team makes offer to Riley Herbst for 2025 Xfinity season; Herbst weighing all options

Haas Factory Team makes offer to Riley Herbst for 2025 Xfinity season; Herbst weighing all options

July 21, 2024
By Dustin Albino
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 20: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, celebrates at the bricks after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Riley Herbst makes last-lap pass to win at Indianapolis

Riley Herbst makes last-lap pass to win at Indianapolis

July 20, 2024
In one of the most dramatic NASCAR Xfinity Series finishes in recent memory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stewart-
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Riley Herbst says he has options for next year in all three series

Riley Herbst says he has options for next year in all three series

June 29, 2024
Riley Herbst is pulling double-duty this weekend, driving his usual No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the
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Riley Herbst running Daytona 500 for Rick Ware Racing

Riley Herbst running Daytona 500 for Rick Ware Racing

February 2, 2024
Riley Herbst will contest the 66th Daytona 500 on Feb. 18 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for Rick Ware Racing (
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Riley Herbst wins Trophy Truck Spec class at Baja 1000

Riley Herbst wins Trophy Truck Spec class at Baja 1000

November 18, 2023
Riley Herbst and his father Troy Herbst were victorious in this year's SCORE Baja 1000 (winning his class, and 8th overall