Legacy Motor Club is preparing to field a third charter in the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2027 season, a move that signals the team’s ambition to grow its footprint in the sport’s premier division.
A Strategic Expansion
Central to that plan is 27‑year‑old Riley Herbst, who has emerged as the leading candidate to occupy the new seat. After a modest rookie campaign in 2025 with 23XI Racing, Herbst turned a corner in 2026, culminating in a top‑10 finish at the Daytona 500 and a marked improvement in both qualifying speed and race results.
The driver’s upward trajectory is matched by the backing he brings. Sponsorship deals, most notably with Monster Energy, add commercial weight to the team’s roster and underscore the mutual benefits of the partnership.
Legacy’s expansion does not occur in a vacuum. Both 23XI Racing and RFK Racing feel the ripple effects, as the addition of a chartered car forces roster reshuffles and raises questions about contract stability for existing drivers.
In the wake of these developments, Corey Heim is widely expected to step into the vacated seat at 23XI, setting the stage for a new chapter for the young talent.
The reshuffling highlights how sponsorship, performance and strategic positioning intertwine in modern NASCAR, where a single charter can reshape alliances and future storylines.