Corey Heim claimed his eighth victory of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season after securing first place in the Sober or Slammer 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, marking the initial event of the NASCAR Truck Series Playoffs. The NASCAR Truck Series race results showed Heim, representing TRICON Garage Toyota with the No. 11 truck, finishing just ahead of Daniel Hemric, who drove the No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet, with a close margin of 0.766 seconds.
Heim Maintains Lead Over Hemric to Take Top Spot
Throughout the race, Corey Heim stayed ahead, fending off intense competition from Daniel Hemric to secure the win. Grant Enfinger, Ty Majeski, and Trevor Bayne completed the top five places, showcasing strong performances across the field. Layne Riggs, who began the race from the pole position and led the most laps of any competitor—totaling 71—encountered misfortune late in the race when a cut right front tire forced him down the order, resulting in a 17th-place finish.
Complete Results from the Sober or Slammer 200
The full rundown of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sober or Slammer 200 at Darlington Raceway—event number 19 of a 25-race season—provided insight into both Playoff scenarios and individual driver efforts. The finishing order, as reported, includes Playoff drivers, Rookie of the Year contenders, and notes on stage winners and fastest laps. While the results underline Heim’s dominance, they also highlight the unpredictable nature of the competition, especially during the Playoff rounds where every point is critical for championship standings.
Significance for Season and Playoff Standings
Corey Heim’s win not only adds another notch to his successful 2025 campaign but also solidifies his position as the driver to beat going further into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs. Daniel Hemric’s strong second-place finish emphasized the tight competition among top drivers. With only a handful of races left in the season, the outcome at Darlington sets the stage for intensified battles as teams and drivers chase both wins and vital championship points at venues to come, including continued efforts by notable names such as Layne Riggs, Grant Enfinger, and Ty Majeski.
