Top Rookies Put On Show Against Rising Racing Legends in Upcoming NASCAR Season

Legacy Motor Club will be looking for a new driver going into the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Starting in 2027, Legacy Motor Club will have three full-time entries after acquiring another charter. Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek are currently full-time with Jimmie Johnson part-time in the third car.

However, which NASCAR driver could join Jones and Nemechek? Below, we dive into the five best drivers for Legacy Motor Club to sign for the 2027 NASCAR season! Harrison Burton, Sam Hunt Racing, NASCAR O'Reilly Series Harrison Burton is Legacy Motor Club's reserve driver and could be a good option if he performs well for Sam Hunt Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series.

Burton has won in the Cup Series during the 2024 season and ran well for AM Racing's O'Reilly Series team in 2025. The Sam Hunt Racing driver might be a long shot, but it he impresses, a promotion shouldn't be out of the question. Jesse Love, Richard Childress Racing, NASCAR O'Reilly Series Jesse Love will be ready for a NASCAR Cup Series ride in 2027.

After winning the 2025 O'Reilly Series championship, Love has grown even more as a driver in 2026, running well for Richard Childress Racing to start the season. If there isn't an opening at Richard Childress Racing in the Cup Series, Legacy Motor Club should push for the 21-year-old driver. Corey Heim, 23XI Racing, part-time Corey Heim seems to be set on going Cup Series racing with 23XI Racing; however, what if there isn't an immediate opening?