Corey Heim set the pace in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval on Friday, reaffirming his dominance in the 2025 season. The Corey Heim NASCAR Truck Series campaign continues to build momentum with Heim leading the field going into a pivotal playoff race.
Heim Leads Practice Ahead of Playoff Race
On Friday, Corey Heim delivered the quickest lap during the practice session at Charlotte’s Roval, which hosts the Truck Series for the first time. Heim, already a nine-time winner this season, demonstrated his strong form as the playoffs advance. Following Heim, Brent Crews, Connor Zilisch, Connor Mosack, and Kaden Honeycutt rounded out the remaining top five fastest laps. Other notable names to finish in the top ten were Josh Bilicki, Layne Riggs, Corey LaJoie, Parker Kligerman, and Grant Enfinger.
Performance of Seasoned Champions
Defending series champion Ty Majeski ended the session in 12th place, while Rajah Caruth followed in 13th and Tyler Ankrum finished 14th. Two-time Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes secured the 16th position, and three-time series champion Matt Crafton was listed in 26th, showing the competitive depth of the session.
Significance of the Charlotte Roval for the Series
This event marks the Truck Series’ debut at the Charlotte Roval, serving as the first race in the Round of 8 and acting as the second-to-last stage in the playoff run. Corey Heim begins this round with a significant 69-point lead above the playoff cut line, adding pressure to competitors. Ty Majeski and Tyler Ankrum are tied for the final transfer spot, but Majeski holds the tiebreaker entering this crucial weekend.
Key Details for Fans and Participants
Qualifying for the next stage will be broadcast on FS2, and the Ecosave 250 is scheduled to commence just after 3:30 p.m. ET. Coverage for the race includes FS1, NRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Notably, this intense playoff weekend features drivers like Connor Zilisch, Parker Kligerman, and Grant Enfinger, and connects to historical NASCAR figures such as Hall of Famer Mark Martin, highlighting the event’s heritage and stakes for the future.
The outcome of the race at Charlotte’s Roval is expected to have a significant impact on playoff standings, as drivers and teams look to secure crucial points in the remaining rounds of the season.
