NASCAR Cup Series Driver Cleared for Darlington Race After Being Diagnosed With a Concussion

LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyRiley Herbst will return to the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend after a concussion forced him out of the Daytona race. The 23XI Racing driver confirmed Saturday at Darlington Raceway that he has recovered and received clearance