Legacy Motor Membership has introduced plans to broaden into three full-time entries for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season. Riley Herbst will drive the No. 84 Monster Power Toyota Camry XSE, leaving 23XI Racing.
The crew already has two full-time entries with the No. 42 and the No. 43. John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones are their present drivers, however Nemechek and the crew will half methods on the conclusion of the 2026 season. Josh Berry is the main candidate to switch him.
“I’m excited to hitch Legacy Motor Membership and drive the No. 84,” stated Riley Herbst in a launch from the crew. “My profession has been a journey with a number of highs and a number of lows, and I’ve discovered each step of the best way — from my crew chiefs, my mentors, and my household. This new chapter is one other alternative to be taught and develop within the NASCAR Cup Sequence, and I’m grateful for the possibility to assist Jimmie proceed to construct what Legacy is turning into.
“My first two seasons within the Cup Sequence have taught me an excellent deal,” Herbst continued. “Each driver goes by means of a studying curve, and the transfer to Legacy Motor Membership is one other step ahead in that course of. There’s nonetheless a lot forward of me, and I’m trying ahead to taking it on.”
Herbst is at present in his second full-time season on the Cup degree, each with 23XI. He has a greatest end of eighth, and at present sits twenty ninth within the championship standings. Herbst missed the newest race at Daytona, affected by “lingering results” from a heavy crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Group co-owner Jimmie Johnson will pilot the No. 48 Toyota in his ultimate NASCAR race subsequent February, participating within the 2027 Daytona 500. It is going to be the primary time Legacy Motor Membership has run 4 automobiles in the identical race.
“I’ve watched Riley develop as a driver, and I do know what he’s able to,” stated Johnson on the signing of Herbst. “The connection our households share by means of off-road racing made this really feel like a pure match from the beginning. I’m excited to offer him a house the place he can proceed to develop and present what he can do within the Cup Sequence.”
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