Riley Herbst Joins 23XI Racing for 2025

23XI Racing has confirmed the addition of Riley Herbst to its roster for 2025, where he will drive the new No. 35 Toyota, joining teammates Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick. Herbst, who has three wins in the Xfinity Series and finished seventh in points in 2024, expressed excitement about his move to the Cup Series, emphasizing the opportunity to race with a successful team. His primary sponsor, Monster Energy, will continue its partnership, and crew chief Davin Restivo, who previously worked with Herbst, will lead the new team. This expansion comes amid an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, which raises questions about the teams' future charters. Whether or not they secure charters by the 2025 Daytona 500 remains uncertain, potentially affecting their standings as open teams without guaranteed race entries. Despite these challenges, 23XI Racing is committed to growth as it enters its fifth season in NASCAR.