Tricon Garage announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, that Corey Heim will be departing the team after an exceptional season with the Truck Series. The confirmation of the Tricon Garage Corey Heim departure has generated a wave of emotion among fans, many of whom have expressed their gratitude and admiration for Heim’s achievements with the organization.
Corey Heim’s Journey from Rookie to Champion
Corey Heim, just 23 years old, first entered the Truck Series in 2021, competing with Kyle Busch Motorsports behind the wheel of the #51 Toyota. His early promise was quickly recognized, and by 2023 he had secured his first full-time seat with Tricon Garage, driving the #11 Toyota. Over the following seasons, Heim’s driving talents became evident, consistently showcasing skill and determination on the track for the team.
This year, Heim captured his inaugural Truck Series championship, delivering a series of dominant performances throughout the season. In 25 races, he tallied 12 wins, 21 top-ten finishes, 19 top-five results, and seven pole positions—a testament to his consistency and speed. These accomplishments set the stage for Heim’s future, as reports from Daily Downforce indicate he will be aiming for a higher series promotion following this standout year.
Fans React to the Departure
News of Heim’s exit from Tricon Garage prompted a strong reaction from the motorsports community and his devoted fans. In the announcement post’s comments, supporters expressed a range of emotions and shared their appreciation for his contributions:
“He will be missed, thanks for the championship Corey, you are a legend! Hope team owner @DavidGilliland runs a few races this year!”
– X user
Others congratulated Heim on his season’s performance and voiced opinions about the team’s decision:
“U should’ve put him back in it for another year,”
an X user suggested.
“I really wanna know what kind of sponsorship kayden Honeycutt is bringing compared to Corey. Like literally just shut down the 15 and 1 and start 1 xfinity team for Corey. You guys got to have the money at this point for it,”
a motorsports fan commented.
“What a wheelman What a Team That will be hard to beat for sure,”
a NASCAR fan wrote.
“@TRICONGarage I’m sorry for doubting Corey Heim this year,”
a motorsports enthusiast stated.
Heim’s Impressive Career Statistics
During his five-year run in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Heim’s record was remarkable. He accumulated 23 victories, finished in the top five 51 times, and earned 68 top-ten results in 89 career starts. With an average starting position of 7.4 and a finishing average of 8.1, Heim proved himself as a consistent front-runner in every season he competed.
Breaking Records: Surpassing NASCAR Legends
Corey Heim’s 2025 title victory was more than just a championship for Tricon Garage and himself—it marked the breaking of a longstanding record held by NASCAR legend Mike Skinner. On October 31, 2025, Heim surpassed Skinner’s record for most laps led in a single Truck Series season. Skinner had set the previous mark by leading 1,533 laps in 1996, but Heim broke this milestone during the Phoenix race to cap off his title-winning campaign.
Heim also became the first driver in NASCAR’s national series history to lead at least one lap in every race throughout an entire season. This accomplishment was highlighted by stock car analyst Jeff Gluck:
“Get this: Corey Heim has now completed an incredible feat and led at least one lap in every race. He also just broke Mike Skinner’s single-season laps led record (set in 1996).”
– Jeff Gluck, Stock Car Analyst
“Per @NASCARInsights, Heim is the first driver to lead every race in a season for any series in a NASCAR national series,”
he added. – Jeff Gluck, Stock Car Analyst
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Corey Heim and Tricon Garage?
Heim’s departure marks the end of a particularly successful era for both the driver and Tricon Garage. His championship drive concluded with a memorable final race, starting from sixth place with a time of 26.77 seconds and a top speed of 134.47 mph, ultimately making a daring seven-wide pass in overtime to secure victory. Both the NASCAR community and Tricon Garage’s supporters will watch closely as Heim prepares for his next opportunity, potentially climbing to higher tiers within NASCAR’s ranks. Meanwhile, Tricon Garage faces the challenge of building on Heim’s remarkable legacy and finding ways to stay competitive in the Truck Series moving forward.
A truly unforgettable run.
Thank you for everything, champ 🫶 pic.twitter.com/fcOJEBz1r5
— TRICON (@TRICONGarage) December 3, 2025
