Overview
- 23XI Racing announced on May 30, 2026 that Corey Heim will drive the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE full time in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
- Heim joins 23XI after serving as the team’s development driver and running a 12-race part-time Cup schedule in 2026 to gain Next Gen experience.
- The team cited Heim’s Truck Series résumé — including the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series title and a record 12 wins that season — as the basis for his promotion.
- Riley Herbst is expected to vacate the No. 35 seat for 2027 and has been linked in media reports to a move to Legacy Motor Club, though that destination has not been formally confirmed.
- 23XI said it will announce Heim’s crew, sponsors and other program details later, and the decision highlights how Toyota’s driver pipeline and NASCAR’s charter system shape roster moves and market pressure for seats.