Corey Heim secured the top spot in qualifying for the inaugural EcoSave 250 at the Charlotte ROVAL, marking his seventh pole position of the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season. The Corey Heim EcoSave 250 pole was set during a group session where he clocked an impressive lap time, adding another achievement to his season.
Strong Performance in Qualifying Session
Heim completed just two laps in the group round, recording a lap of 85.064 seconds at an average speed of 96.492 mph. This effort placed him ahead of Layne Riggs, who set a time of 85.268 seconds. Riggs faced a setback earlier in the day, losing 10 minutes from his allotted 50-minute practice due to an inspection issue.
Brent Crews, a teammate of Heim, achieved the third fastest qualifying time, putting himself in a good starting spot. Grant Enfinger followed in fourth, while Kaden Honeycutt completed the top five starters. Connor Zilisch, who had shown strong pace early in group qualifying, ultimately settled for sixth on the grid.
Playoff Contenders Set for a Challenging Race
Among the Truck Series Playoff drivers, results varied. Ty Majeski will begin from ninth position, Tyler Ankrum is set to start eleventh, and Rajah Caruth will line up eighteenth. Daniel Hemric, facing difficulties after a suspension failure during practice, will be forced to begin the EcoSave 250 from a distant thirty-fourth position, placing him at a significant disadvantage among the playoff field.
Event Details and What to Expect Next
The EcoSave 250 will take place at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1. The race will include stage breaks at laps 20, 40, and 67, providing teams with opportunities to adjust their strategies throughout the event. With several playoff drivers starting deeper in the field, the race is expected to test both skill and patience as the competition for a spot in the Championship 4 intensifies at the Charlotte ROVAL.
