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Riley Herbst Withdraws From Daytona Finale, Harrison Burton Replaces

8/30/2026

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23XI Racing announced Riley Herbst will miss the Daytona Cup Series regular-season finale.
Herbst withdrew because lingering effects from his New Hampshire Motor Speedway crash last Sunday.
He qualified fifth on Friday before stepping out of the car.
Harrison Burton will replace Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota and start from the back.
Burton’s Cup start is his first since 2024.

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23XI Racing announced Riley Herbst will miss the Daytona Cup Series regular-season finale.
Herbst withdrew because lingering effects from his New Hampshire Motor Speedway crash last Sunday.
He qualified fifth on Friday before stepping out of the car.
Harrison Burton will replace Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota and start from the back.
Burton’s Cup start is his first since 2024.