Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team adds Corey Heim to 2027 Cup Series lineup

Corey Heim is going to get a chance to be a full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. 23XI Racing, the team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and standout driver Denny Hamlin, announced Saturday, May 30 at Nashville Superspeedway that it has signed the 23-year-old to be a full-time Cup Series driver for the 2027 season.

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team adds Corey Heim to 2027 Cup Series lineup. Corey Heim is going to get a chance to be a full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. 23XI Racing, the team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and standout driver Denny Hamlin, announced Saturday, May 30 at Nashville Superspeedway that it has signed the 23-year-old to be a full-time Cup Series driver for the 2027 season. Joining Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace, Heim will be the third full-time driver for the team at NASCAR’s top level, replacing Riley Herbst who is expected to join Legacy Motor Club, according to the Athletic. Hamlin and Jordan have long had their eyes on adding Heim to their team. Through discovery in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit that was eventually settled in late 2025, it was revealed that Jordan told H...