News Summary
Corey Heim achieved a dominant win at the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 held at Charlotte Motor Speedway, marking his second consecutive victory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Leading 98 of the 134 laps, Heim crossed the finish line 6.229 seconds ahead of Ross Chastain. This significant win is Heim’s first at the Charlotte venue and ties him with Matt Crafton for 10th place in all-time Truck Series victories, at just 22 years old. His impressive performance further solidified his lead in the series standings.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Corey Heim secured a commanding victory at the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 on May 23, 2025, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, marking his second consecutive triumph in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Heim, driving the No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota, led an impressive 98 of the 134 laps and crossed the finish line a remarkable 6.229 seconds ahead of runner-up Ross Chastain.
This win is a significant milestone for Heim, as it is his first career victory at the iconic Charlotte venue and the fourth win of his 2025 season. Notably, with this victory, Heim now stands tied with veteran driver Matt Crafton for 10th place on the all-time wins list in the Truck Series, achieving an impressive total of 15 career wins at just 22 years old, making him the youngest driver to reach this milestone.
Throughout the race, Heim demonstrated outstanding skill, sweeping both stages and setting the fastest lap, which contributed to his accumulation of a maximum of 61 points. This victory has further solidified his lead in the series standings, expanding his advantage to 100 points over second-place driver Chandler Smith.
Race Highlights
Heim’s performance was characterized by strategic excellence and stellar execution from his team and pit crew. He dominated the race, with the margin of victory noted as the largest in Truck Series history at Charlotte. Meanwhile, Chastain’s second place not only represented his personal best finish in this season’s Truck Series but also was the top finish among the three Niece Motorsports Chevrolet drivers.
Other noteworthy finishers in the race included Kaden Honeycutt, who finished third, Layne Riggs in fourth, and Kyle Busch in fifth. Matt Mills secured a seventh-place finish. The race was marked by three caution periods, with a cumulative duration of 20 laps, two of which were stage breaks. Chandler Smith’s day ended prematurely when he was involved in a devastating crash on Lap 71, resulting in a 34th-place finish.
Looking Ahead
As the 2025 season progresses, the Truck Series will not visit any more 1.5-mile intermediate speedways, making Heim’s next challenge the Rackley Roofing 200 scheduled for May 30 at the Nashville Superspeedway. Following the race, thorough post-race inspections confirmed no issues, solidifying Heim’s well-earned victory and further enhancing his momentum in the series.
Conclusion
Corey Heim’s remarkable performance at the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 is a testament to his talent as a driver and the effectiveness of his team, positioning him as a major contender in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as the season progresses.
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