NASCAR Fans Slam 23XI’s “Worst Kept Secret” Announcement!

Teaser Video Backfires Fans spotted Riley Herbst immediately, mocking the "secret" reveal and dimming the excitement 23XI hoped to generate.

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[{"selector":"#anim-91574222-a01d-4537-a16e-53ac531a86e9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812500069331185%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] 23XI Expansion Confirmed Amid mixed reactions, 23XI Racing boldly adds a third car, doubling down on its mission to shake up the NASCAR Cup Series. Learn more