Corey Heim will compete in 12 NASCAR Cup Series races for 23XI Racing in 2026, starting with the Daytona 500. The veteran crew chief Bootie Barker will lead the No. 67 team during these events. Heim continues to build on his part-time involvement with 23XI Racing, returning to this fourth open entry for his second consecutive year.
Expanding Race Starts and Career Progression
This upcoming schedule represents an increase of eight additional starts compared to 2025, reflecting Heim’s determination to expand his presence in the highly competitive Cup Series. Despite winning the 2025 Truck Series championship, Heim has not yet secured a full-time ride in any of NASCAR’s top three divisions. He remains focused on making select opportunities count as he pursues a full-time seat in the future.
Performance Goals and Future Ambitions
In 2025, Heim achieved an average finish of 24.5 in his Cup Series appearances, highlighted by a career-best 13th-place finish at Kansas in May. His 2026 schedule aims to build on this momentum, strengthening his campaign to secure a full-time Cup Series role by 2027. The season‘s planned races will give Heim the chance to demonstrate his growth and continued potential within NASCAR.
Heim Time race schedule for 2026 ⏰ pic.twitter.com/tpWnKbm3hW
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