23XI Racing’s ‘top candidate’ to drive third car during 2025 season revealed

23XI Racing is expected to acquire a third charter from Stewart-Haas Racing , and several drivers have been rumored to join the race team. One of those drivers is Corey Heim, who continues to light the NASCAR Truck Series world on fire alongside Christain Eckes. However, Heim isn’t the driver labeled as the “top candidate” for the ride as of mid-July.

According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Riley Herbst is the top candidate to drive 23XI Racing’s third car full-time in 2025. Herbst currently drives full-time for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and has taken several steps in the right direction over hte last year. The driver of the No. 98 Xfinity car is sponsored by Monster Energy, which has a relationship with 23XI Racing.

This would be a great landing spot for Herbst, who must find a ride for the 2025 NASCAR season. 23XI Racing already has Monster Energy sponsoring Tyler Reddick, so it would be a logical fit for both sides. Herbst has made big strides in the right direction over the last 365 days, and a seat with 23XI Racing would be a massive reward for those efforts.

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