Corey Heim claimed his second consecutive Truck Series Regular Season Championship with a fourth-place result during the evening’s race at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Competing as a Toyota Development Driver, Heim’s consistent performance this season has enabled him to earn 15 valuable Playoff points, locking up the championship before the conclusion of the regular season, with two races to spare. The Corey Heim Truck Series championship achievement solidifies his position as a standout contender heading toward the Playoffs.
Challenges During the Indianapolis Race
Heim faced a night of mixed emotions on the Indiana short track, navigating both vehicle handling challenges and the pressure of championship stakes. Despite showing strong pace in practice, Heim encountered difficulties sustaining speed during the race’s long runs. Fellow competitor Layne Riggs appeared to have an edge in grip and handling, reflecting broader performance issues for Heim’s organization at this specific event. Ultimately, his ability to finish within the top five highlighted both his driving skill and the team’s resilient strategy.
I don’t know. This place has always just not been my greatest. I felt really good about practice, and I feel like I always do. I come here and I’m really optimistic after practice. I feel like our speed is really, really good on the long runs, which we struggled on during the race. I don’t know. I tried to change around my driving style a little bit, and play with some stuff, but just struggled with front turn and it seemed like the 34 (Layne Riggs) was able to have more grip it seemed like. It seemed like our organization as a whole struggled tonight. I feel like this has not been my best race track, so happy to come here and finish top-five, but I wanted a little more. However, nevertheless, I’m thankful for TRICON Garage, Toyota and Safelite for all of their efforts.
—Corey Heim, Toyota Development Driver
Reflecting on the Championship Accomplishment
Securing the regular season title comes as a testament to Heim’s remarkable year with TRICON Garage and the support of Toyota and Safelite. The significance of locking up the championship early speaks to Heim’s dominance and consistency, even on nights where a win proved elusive. While Heim expressed minor disappointment at not capturing a better result at Indianapolis, his anticipation for upcoming venues signals a focus on leveraging this momentum as the Playoffs approach.
It is a good feeling. It is a testament to how good we’ve been throughout the year. I feel like this is the first race that we’ve really not had a shot at winning, and that certainly says something. I’m super proud of everyone at TRICON Garage, Safelite and Toyota. Still really good points day – it locked us into the regular season deal, but I would be lying if I didn’t say I was a little disappointed. I wanted to come here and run better than we did in the past, but we have some good tracks coming up, so I’m looking forward to it.
—Corey Heim, Toyota Development Driver
Looking Ahead to the Playoffs
With the regular season trophy in hand and an early lead in Playoff points, Heim and TRICON Garage now focus on harnessing their proven performance for the final two races and the intense championship battle that lies ahead. Support from key partners like Toyota and Safelite remains instrumental as Heim aims to convert regular season success into a full-season triumph. The stage is set for Heim and his team to make a significant impact during the upcoming Playoffs, solidifying the importance of the Corey Heim Truck Series championship in the broader racing landscape.
