Denny Hamlin surged into the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and thought he had a fourth victory in “The Great American Race” within his reach Sunday night. Especially when Riley Herbst, who drives for the Hamlin and Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing,

After five full seasons in the NASCAR Xfinity Series where he competed for Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas, claiming three wins, Riley Herbst is now a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver for 23XI

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Riley Herbst during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/)

Denny Hamlin surged into the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and thought he had a fourth victory in “The Great American Race” within his reach Sunday night. Especially when Riley Herbst, who drives for the Hamlin and Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing,

Read the recent NASCAR news and rumors about Riley Herbst for fantasy racing. Despite his relative inexperience, rookie Riley Herbst ran unexpectedly well in

Riley Herbst is returning to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025, driving the No. 19 car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas.

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing has added another driver, Corey Heim, despite the team currently in a legal battle with NASCAR.

Rain, wild pack racing, massive crashes, and an electric finish. Sunday's Daytona 500 had all of the ingredients you need for a classic NASCAR Cup Series event

Denny Hamlin had some thoughts on NASCAR’s decision not to throw the caution flag amid multiple wrecks on the final lap of the Daytona 500. As the field crossed the start-finish-line to take the white flag,

The renewed commitment from one of NASCAR’s premier partners has produced a full-circle moment for 23XI’s roster. All three of its drivers — Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick and Riley Herbst ...

Especially when Riley Herbst, who drives for the Hamlin and Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing, went spinning through the infield grass. NASCAR was for sure going to throw a caution, Hamlin thought ...