Herbst gets part-time NASCAR Cup Series ride with Rick Ware Racing

Riley Herbst will run multiple NASCAR Cup Series races with Rick Ware Racing this season, beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500.

Monster Energy will be the primary sponsor for Herbst and the No. 15 Ford Mustang. Herbst made his Cup Series debut with Rick Ware Racing in last year’s Daytona 500 and finished 10th. He also ran with the organization at Talladega Superspeedway and finished 20th.

“Riley continues to impress as a driver,” said team owner Rick Ware. “He showcased what we could do together by securing a top 10 in his first Cup Series start in last year’s Daytona 500, so we look forward to using that as our benchmark when we return to do it again in a few weeks.

“Additionally, to partner with a global brand like Monster Energy is something I take very seriously for RWR as a company. Monster’s commitment to motorsports is something I respect and value, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to work together with Riley and the Monster brand throughout 2024.”

Herbst made four starts in the Cup Series last year. In addition to running with Ware, Herbst ran two races for Front Row Motorsports, finishing a career-best ninth in the fall race at Talladega Superspeedway.