Corey Heim delivered another masterpiece in his remarkable 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, storming to victory in the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The win tied Greg Biffle’s long-standing record of nine victories in a single season, set in 1999, and marked Heim’s 20th career triumph. Starting from the pole, the TRICON Garage driver dominated the field, sweeping both stages and leading 124 of 175 laps on a crisp New England afternoon that added a scenic backdrop to an already historic performance.
Key Highlights
- Corey Heim scores ninth win of the 2025 season, tying Greg Biffle’s single-season record set in 1999.
- Heim’s victory is the 20th of his Truck Series career and fourth from the pole this year.
- Chandler Smith finishes second but is eliminated from the Playoffs along with Jake Garcia.
- Layne Riggs, Gio Ruggiero, and Ty Majeski complete the top five finishers at New Hampshire.
- Post-race inspection confirms Heim’s win; the next race is the Oct. 3 Charlotte Roval event.
Corey Heim Matches a Historic Mark
Starting from the pole in the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota, Heim controlled the race from the outset. He swept both stages, set the fastest lap of the day, and built a lead that withstood all challenges. His 0.823-second margin over Chandler Smith underscored a season-long dominance that has left little doubt about his championship credentials. The victory was Heim’s ninth of the year, tying Greg Biffle’s 1999 single-season record and giving him four races to claim the mark outright.
“It’s a dream come true to be able to race with these guys. Seems like everywhere we go this year, we’re a contender or we win, so just can’t say enough about those guys. But got to keep it going. Still have four more races left and want to break that record. Shout out to Greg Biffle. He’s a great dude. Dream year for me personally, and just have to keep it going. It’s awesome. Gotta keep the ball rolling.” – Corey Heim
Biffle acknowledged the achievement with a playful nod on social media, posting a photo of himself holding New Hampshire’s traditional lobster trophy alongside the caption, “Welcome to the 9-win club.”
Playoff Shakeup and Notable Finishes
While Heim celebrated, the outcome reshaped the playoff field. Chandler Smith needed a victory to advance but fell just short despite a determined run.
“Just a lot of bad luck, but honestly, I’m a faithful guy and been doing a lot of praying about it, and my prayers been specific for the Lord’s will, and obviously it wasn’t in his will for us to advance to the next round, obviously. Super grateful for this group of guys that we assembled on this 38 team and we huddled together before the race and I let them know this doesn’t define us no matter what the outcome. I’m proud of each and every one of them.” – Chandler Smith
Smith’s Front Row Motorsports teammate Layne Riggs secured third place, while Heim’s rookie teammate Gio Ruggiero delivered an impressive fourth-place finish. Defending series champion Ty Majeski rounded out the top five. Jake Garcia, who crossed the line 16th, was the other driver eliminated from the playoffs.
The complete top 10 included Heim, Smith, Riggs, Ruggiero, Majeski, Grant Enfinger, Kaden Honeycutt, Corey LaJoie, Christian Eckes, and Rajah Caruth.
| Fin | Truck | Driver | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Corey Heim (P) (S1) (S2) (X) | — |
| 2 | 38 | Chandler Smith (P) | 0.823 |
| 3 | 34 | Layne Riggs (P) | 5.332 |
| 4 | 17 | Gio Ruggiero # | 6.572 |
| 5 | 98 | Ty Majeski (P) | 8.300 |
| 6 | 9 | Grant Enfinger (P) | 9.057 |
| 7 | 52 | Kaden Honeycutt (P) | 10.641 |
| 8 | 77 | Corey LaJoie | 12.167 |
| 9 | 16 | Christian Eckes (i) | 14.754 |
| 10 | 71 | Rajah Caruth (P) | 15.830 |
| 11 | 18 | Tyler Ankrum (P) | 17.344 |
| 12 | 19 | Daniel Hemric (P) | 17.560 |
| 13 | 62 | Michael Christopher Jr. | 18.497 |
| 14 | 26 | Dawson Sutton # | 19.384 |
| 15 | 44 | Andres Perez de Lara # | 23.390 |
| 16 | 13 | Jake Garcia (P) | 23.702 |
| 17 | 1 | Brent Crews | 26.601 |
| 18 | 45 | Bayley Currey | 1 lap |
| 19 | 20 | Mason Massey (i) | 1 lap |
| 20 | 22 | Blake Lothian | 1 lap |
| 21 | 76 | Spencer Boyd | 1 lap |
| 22 | 91 | Jack Wood | 2 laps |
| 23 | 42 | Matt Mills | 5 laps |
| 24 | 99 | Ben Rhodes | Out |
| 25 | 5 | Toni Breidinger # | Out |
| 26 | 88 | Matt Crafton | Out |
| 27 | 33 | Tyler Tomassi (I) | Out |
| 28 | 7 | Patrick Emerling | Out |
| 29 | 15 | Tanner Gray | Out |
| 30 | 69 | Derek White | Out |
| 31 | 41 | Conner Jones | Out |
| 32 | 02 | Jayson Alexander | Out |
| 33 | 74 | Caleb Costner | Out |
| 34 | 6 | Norm Benning | Out |
| 35 | 2 | Stephen Mallozzi | Out |
| 36 | 81 | Connor Mosack # | Out |
Drivers Look Ahead
The playoff picture resets with Heim as the clear favorite, followed by Daniel Hemric, Majeski, Tyler Ankrum, Enfinger, Caruth, and Honeycutt. Caruth credited strategy for his advancement after a crucial Stage 2 gamble on older tires paid off.
“It was kind of best-case scenario, the 38 didn’t win and we got good stage points. Just proud of my Spire team. We just kept getting better, and the truck was decent. I don’t feel like tenth was really indicative of where we could have finished, but that’s how it went with how the tires were today, the way the cautions fell and our strategy.” – Rajah Caruth
As the field narrows, Heim stands as the benchmark. With four races left, including the upcoming Charlotte Roval event on October 3, the championship contenders face the challenge of halting a dominant season that has shown few cracks. Post-race inspection found no issues, ensuring Heim’s record-tying victory stands without question.
News in Brief: Full Results: Corey Heim’s Record-Tying Win at New Hampshire
Corey Heim captured his ninth win of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season at New Hampshire, tying Greg Biffle’s single-season record and earning his 20th career victory. Heim led 124 of 175 laps from the pole, while Chandler Smith finished second but failed to advance in the playoffs, joined by Jake Garcia in elimination. Layne Riggs, Gio Ruggiero, and Ty Majeski rounded out the top five. With four races remaining, Heim aims to break the record. Follow NASCAR Truck Series action and witness whether Heim’s historic run continues into the championship finale.
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