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Corey Heim Named 23XI Racing’s Full-Time Cup Driver for 2027

Heim's promotion places a 2025 Truck Series champion into a chartered Cup seat pending staff and sponsor announcements.

Overview

  • 23XI Racing announced Saturday that Corey Heim will drive the No. 35 Toyota Camry full time in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning with the 2027 season.
  • Heim will complete part of his 2026 schedule this weekend by driving the No. 67 at Nashville Superspeedway as one of 12 planned Cup starts before his full-time move.
  • The 23-year-old is the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series champion with 25 career Truck wins and a record 12-win season, credentials that 23XI cited in promoting him to a full-time Cup role.
  • 23XI said it will release details on Heim’s crew and commercial partners later, leaving sponsorship and personnel plans for the No. 35 team to be finalized.
  • The change creates roster ripple effects in the charter-driven market, with Riley Herbst linked to a switch to Legacy Motor Club’s No. 84 and Heim becoming eligible to compete for the Cup championship in 2027.