Riley Herbst Joins 23XI Racing: A New Chapter in NASCAR
"Herbst's Move to 23XI: A Boost for NASCAR's Future"
Riley Herbst's Background and Achievements
Herbst's career began in the Arca Menards Series with Joe Gibbs Racing, where he won the series' Rookie of the Year award in 2017. This early success set the stage for his future in NASCAR. Over the past five seasons, he has spent time with Stewart-Haas Racing, driving in the Xfinity Series. In 2024 alone, he qualified for the Playoffs after an impressive performance, posting two race wins, seven Top 5 finishes, and 15 Top 10 finishes in 33 races. In his 175 Xfinity Series career races, he has three race wins, 34 Top 5 finishes, 86 Top 10 finishes, and two pole positions. These achievements showcase his talent and determination on the track.His experience in the Xfinity Series has prepared him well for the next step in his career. The move to 23XI Racing gives him the opportunity to compete at the highest level and build on his success.
The 23XI Racing Team and Its Growth
23XI Racing has made significant strides in a short time. With Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick already on the team, the addition of Riley Herbst will further strengthen their lineup. Steve Lauletta, 23XI Team President, believes that the time is right to continue the growth of the organization by adding a third team."As 23XI enters our fifth season next year, we felt the time was right to continue the growth of our organization by adding a third team, and Riley is a driver we think will be a great fit for us," said Lauletta. "We have a very solid foundation with both Bubba and Tyler, and we know they will be a great resource for Riley as he begins his journey in the Cup Series."
The Partnership with Monster Energy
Herbst's move to 23XI Racing also means continuing to represent Monster Energy. This partnership is an important aspect of his career, and he is excited about adding to Monster's legacy in NASCAR."It's an honor to join 23XI and Toyota for the opportunity to race in the Cup Series each week," said Herbst. "Racing full-time in the Cup Series has been my goal since I started in NASCAR and I'm excited to start my Cup career with such an accomplished and driven team. What 23XI has accomplished in a short time is impressive and I look forward to building on their success as the organization grows. It's also great to continue representing Monster and I'm excited about adding to their legacy in NASCAR."
The Support from Toyota and TRD
TRD USA, with Tyler Gibbs as the general manager, is pleased to support 23XI Racing as they continue to grow their program in the NASCAR Cup Series. Having worked with Herbst in the past, they have witnessed his growth over the last several seasons in the Xfinity Series."Everyone at TRD is pleased to support 23XI Racing as they continue to grow their program in the NASCAR Cup Series with the addition of Riley Herbst in a third full-time entry for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season," said Gibbs. "Having worked with Riley in the past, we have watched his growth over the last several seasons in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. We look forward to Riley rejoining the Toyota family and supporting him achieve his goals next year and into the future."
Herbst is set to embark on this new journey with 23XI Racing in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, and fans are eager to see what he will achieve on the track.