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23XI Racing announces 12-race Cup Series schedule for Corey Heim

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23XI Racing announced Friday a 12-race NASCAR Cup Series schedule for development driver Corey Heim in the No. 67 Toyota for the 2026 season. Heim, the defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, kicks off his slate by attempting next Sunday's Daytona 500 (Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m. ET, FOX, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). RELATED: 2026 Cup Series schedule | Daytona Speedweeks schedule Heim's full schedule is as follows: "I'm excited and honored to continue my progression with 23XI," Heim, 23, said in a team release. "Every driver wants to race as much as possible, but I'm fully committed to the approach that I am taking with the team. I look forward to more Cup races this year and the opportunity to grow and expand my race-craft on and off the track." The Marietta, Georgia, native won a series-record 12 Truck races in 2025 while driving Tricon Garage's No. 11 Toyota, capping it off with a championship drive at Phoenix Raceway in October. In addition, Heim made four starts for 23XI last season, highlighted by a sixth-place finish in September during a tire-management race at Bristol Motor Speedway. "We know the future is really bright for Corey, and we're working with him to ensure that he is as prepared as possible when his time comes to race full time," said Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, in a team release. "We're continuing to stick to our plan and taking a long-term approach, while also remaining focused on what is collectively best for our organization and our partners as we look to continue being a competitive, winning organization each weekend." Bootie Barker, who served as Heim's Cup crew chief last season, will return to the pit box with the No. 67 team in 2026. Barker had served as leader of Bubba Wallace's No. 23 Toyota from 2021-24, winning a pair of races at Talladega Superspeedway and Kansas Speedway. According to the team, Heim will continue serving as a "regular participant" within the competition department and will also return to the Truck Series for a part-time slate with Tricon. His Truck schedule will be announced at a later date. "Corey's development with the team has been impressive, and we appreciate his patience and trust in us to prepare him as best as possible," said Dave Rogers, 23XI's senior director of competition. "He has not only been a great student but has also provided valuable feedback to our team that has helped us grow. We're looking forward to more races with him this year as he continues to sharpen his skills."