“You can finally stop yelling in our comments”
23XI Racing will have a new driver lineup for the 2027 season. Corey Heim will race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series with teammates Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace.
For 2027, he’ll drive the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE. Riley Herbst currently pilots that car for the 2026 season.
The now 23-year-old first signed with the team in 2024 as the reserve driver. To date, he’s run 11 NASCAR Cup Series races with one top-10 finish.
In 2025, Heim won the NASCAR Truck Series championship.
Corey Heim comments
“Since I was five years old, all I ever wanted was to be a Cup driver,” Corey Heim stated.
“My family and I have sacrificed a ton to get me to this level, and I don’t take that for granted. When the opportunity came up to be a development driver with 23XI Racing, I trusted my gut and knew this was the place I wanted to build a long-term career.”
Heim added, “From everyone at 23XI to the team at TOYOTA RACING, I’ve been blessed to have support from so many people along the way. I can’t wait for the 2027 season to begin.”
Denny Hamlin comments
“We’re excited to welcome Corey to our full-time roster next season and look forward to watching him race every weekend in 2027,” said 23XI co-owner, Denny Hamlin.
“Corey is a gifted driver who is continuing to get better and better with each race he runs. He has a bright future in the sport and joins a team that is continuing to build a solid foundation. We’re thankful to Riley for all he has done to help get the 35 team going and appreciate the work that he and the team will continue to do this season to be competitive each week.”
Tyler Gibbs comments
“Corey is truly a special talent that we have enjoyed watching grow and develop over the past several years,” said Tyler Gibbs, president, TRD U.S.A.
“He is an example of trusting the process and he has more than earned this full-time Cup Series ride due to his hard work and dedication to his craft. We couldn’t be prouder of Corey and what he has already achieved.”
Gibbs added, “With the support he will have at 23XI Racing, everyone at Toyota and TRD has full confidence that he is in the position to continue building on his success in the years to come.”
Steve Lauletta comments
“As 23XI continues to grow and evolve, we’re excited to introduce Corey as a full-time driver in 2027,” said Steve Lauletta, 23XI Team President.
“He has already been a valuable member of the team as our development driver, and we’re eager for his Cup Series career to begin next season. Expanding to three cars last year was a major step for our team, and we look forward to 23XI’s continued evolution with Corey behind the wheel full time.”
Heim has 25 NASCAR Truck Series win in 93 starts.
