The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is currently on hiatus until late July, yet championship leader Corey Heim remains at the forefront of discussion due to his strong position in the Corey Heim NASCAR Truck Series odds. Meanwhile, defending champion Ty Majeski is making use of the downtime to try out the soon-to-be-released NASCAR 25 video game, sharing his early impressions.
Championship Race Paused Ahead of Indianapolis Short Track
With no Truck Series events scheduled until July 25 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, drivers and teams are taking a short break. Ty Majeski, last season‘s champion and currently among the favorites, is exploring other interests such as gaming during the lull. Over the past week, he had the unique opportunity to play a preview version of NASCAR 25, which includes digital competitions across the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series. The full version of the game will be released later this fall on both PC and gaming consoles, allowing fans and players to use authentic series drivers in Career Mode.
Industry leaders see the game’s development as a key step forward.
“Having the ability to build a NASCAR console game is a privilege we promise to execute with the utmost care. We look forward to working diligently with NASCAR industry stakeholders to deliver a product that provides an amazing experience for the gaming community and NASCAR fans worldwide,”
—Tony Gardner, President, iRacing.
Current Favorites for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Title
As the championship chase pauses at its midway point, Corey Heim’s impressive performances have established him as the points leader and a dominant force this season. Fresh off his victory at Lime Rock Park, Heim now leads the title odds at -160, making him the heavy favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook. Behind him are Chandler Smith and Layne Riggs, both posted at +600, while Ty Majeski is well-regarded with the third-best odds at +1000 as he eyes potential back-to-back titles.
Championship Standings Entering the Break
According to the latest figures supplied by FanDuel Sportsbook, drivers across the series are closely watching the odds as the competition remains tight through 15 events. These odds provide insight into which racers are most likely to contend when the action resumes at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
As the teams prepare for the season to pick up again, all eyes remain on Corey Heim, who aims to maintain his position at the head of the field. The introduction of NASCAR 25 provides both drivers and fans with a new way to connect with the sport, and anticipation continues to build for both the on-track action and the video game’s official release this fall.
