Corey Heim delivered a remarkable performance in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, achieving his record 10th victory of the 2025 season despite a damaging crash on the opening lap. The Corey Heim NASCAR Truck Series triumph showcased both determination and skill, setting a new benchmark for most wins in a Truck Series season and overtaking Greg Biffle’s long-standing record.
A Fast Start Turns to Chaos at the ROVAL
The Ecosave 250 began with immediate turbulence as Grant Enfinger’s contact spun Layne Riggs, pulling pole-sitter Corey Heim’s Toyota into the Turn 1 tire barrier. Heim’s No. 11 TRICON Garage vehicle suffered harsh left-front and right-front damage, forcing repeated repairs and sending him to the rear of the field. Despite these obstacles, Heim recalled his uncertainty about continuing, stating,
“The right front completely folded when I hit the wall over there.”
– Corey Heim, Driver
Defying the Odds After Early Misfortune
With his truck heavily taped and steering compromised, Heim started a comeback many considered unlikely. According to NASCAR officials,
“Corey Heim rebounds from a lap 1 accident to win his 10th race of 2025, passing Greg Biffle’s 1999 record for the most ever in a Truck Series season.”
– NASCAR
Racing America’s Joseph Srigley highlighted the race results and Heim’s growing legacy with,
“NEWS: @CoreyHeim_ wins the #EcoSave250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL — his 21st NASCAR Truck Series victory. 2. Brent Crews3. Gio Ruggiero4. Rajah Caruth5. Connor Zilisch 6. Josh Bilicki7. Grant Enfinger8. Ty Majeski 9. Tyler Ankrum 10. Connor Mosack #NASCAR.”
– Joseph Srigley, Editor in Chief, Racing America
Strategic Moves and Overtime Drama
As Heim made his way through the pack, Brent Crews, his teammate, led the majority of laps by leveraging smart pit strategies and staying ahead after short-pitting before each stage’s end. Kaden Honeycutt managed to claim wins in both stages, but Heim’s relentless surge kept pressure on the leaders despite his car’s steering issues—a visible 45-degree angle at the wheel.
The closing laps were filled with unexpected developments. Crews seemed set for his maiden career victory, but a caution brought out by Toni Breidinger’s stalled truck forced the race into overtime. Brent Crews, worried about fuel levels, opted to pit during the caution, handing the lead to Heim, who remained on track.
Late Chaos Seals Heim’s Record Victory
The restart unleashed further turbulence, particularly as Layne Riggs faced clutch problems, triggering a chain reaction and eliminating several contenders from the running. Heim capitalized on the chaos, pulling away from the field and crossing the finish line 1.338 seconds ahead of Crews.
Eric Estepp, a motorsports commentator, summed up the achievement:
“Corey Heim is ridiculous. Stuffed into the barrier on lap 1. Drives back to 2nd. Takes the win in overtime. 10 wins on the year. Truck Series record.”
– Eric Estepp, Motorsports Commentator
A Testimony to Team and Driver Resilience
The Charlotte Motor Speedway race not only secured Heim a spot in the Championship 4 but also demonstrated the resolve of both team and driver. Heim acknowledged the ordeal, saying,
“I think this was probably the toughest one of the year so far. Just shows the resilience of this TRICON team.”
– Corey Heim, Driver
The monumental Corey Heim NASCAR Truck Series turnaround at Charlotte has rewritten series history, underscoring Heim’s rapid rise as a leading competitor. The race’s events will remain a highlight for fans and could signal a shift in the championship narrative for the remainder of the season.
Corey Heim rebounds from a lap 1 accident to win his 10th race of 2025, passing Greg Biffle's 1999 record for the most ever in a Truck Series season. pic.twitter.com/CdC3OOx1aG
— NASCAR Insights (@NASCARInsights) October 3, 2025
NEWS: @CoreyHeim_ wins the #EcoSave250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL — his 21st NASCAR Truck Series victory.
2. Brent Crews
3. Gio Ruggiero
4. Rajah Caruth
5. Connor Zilisch
6. Josh Bilicki
7. Grant Enfinger
8. Ty Majeski
9. Tyler Ankrum
10. Connor Mosack#NASCAR— Joseph Srigley (@joe_srigley) October 3, 2025
Corey Heim is ridiculous. Stuffed into the barrier on lap 1. Drives back to 2nd. Takes the win in overtime.
10 wins on the year. Truck Series record.
— Eric Estepp (@EricEstepp17) October 3, 2025
