NASCAR Rumors: Young Driver Emerges as Favorite to Join Legacy Motor Club’s 3rd Charter in 2027

Jimmie Johnson’s racing team Legacy Motor Club is poised to expand next year, adding a third charter for the 2027 Cup Series season. With a new seat available, it appears the team’s search for its wheelman is all but wrapped up. According to The Athletic ‘s Jordan Bianchi, Legacy’s year-long search for a third chartered driver is “effectively over” with the team now focused on 23XI Racing’s Riley Herbst to get behind the wheel in 2027.

Read More: NASCAR Prospects Whose Stock is Rising Riley Herbst, age 27, became a full-time Cup Series driver last season with 23XI in the No. 35 car. He struggled in his rookie year, failing to record a single top-10 finish while posting one of the worst average starting positions (26.

97) and average finishing positions (26. 39) among full-time Cup drivers. He’s performed much better in 2026.

Through 12 races, Herbst’s average starting position (20. 25) and average finishing position (22. 67) have improved significantly.