On Sunday, May 11, at Kansas Speedway, Corey Heim made headlines by finishing 13th in the AdventHealth 400, marking his second-ever Cup Series start but his first for 23XI Racing. Heim achieved this standout result among a competitive field, outpacing full-time teammates Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick, who finished 17th or lower, giving the Huntersville-based 23XI Racing team their only real highlight from an otherwise challenging weekend.
Heim, only 22 years old and already a proven force in the Truck Series, handled the No. 67 entry for 23XI Racing’s third part-time effort in the NASCAR Cup Series. Reflecting on his performance, he communicated via the team radio,
“Just struggled on the long run, but really proud of everyone’s effort,”
according to Steven Taranto on X. Heim’s adaptable approach and evident skill drew notice, especially considering he was running double duty with two highly demanding races in a single weekend. On Friday, he competed in the Heart of Health Care 200 Truck Series race in Kansas, finishing third with the No. 11 Toyota for Tricon Garage, strengthening his reputation as the Truck side’s only multiple-race winner this season.
Across 2024, Heim’s resume has grown rapidly, including six ARCA races, six NASCAR Truck Series races, and now two Cup Series starts—the first being as a substitute for Erik Jones at Dover Motor Speedway. This breadth of experience shone through in Kansas, where Heim’s composure and talent kept him ahead of seasoned Cup drivers, making his result for 23XI Racing even more meaningful.
With the NASCAR field moving next to North Wilkesboro for the All-Star Race, Heim’s performance has amplified attention on 23XI Racing. Although the All-Star event does not bring championship points, its $1 million prize and prestige raise the stakes for every participant. For Heim, the immediate focus will be on the upcoming Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, offering another chance to cement his status as a rising star. As 23XI Racing continues to develop new talent, Heim’s breakthrough promises to influence the team’s driver strategy and expectations heading into future Cup Series events.
