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sports28 days ago

Two Wins in Eight Starts: Heim’s Part-Time Run Reshapes NASCAR Prospects

Corey Heim, driving a part-time Cup program for 23XI Racing, has won two NASCAR Cup Series races in eight starts, including the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, and is being hailed as a future full-time contender in 2027, drawing praise from peers and signaling that a part-time entry can compete for wins at NASCAR’s top level; the piece also highlights a simmering rivalry with Carson Hocevar and notes other NASCAR/INDYCAR updates, including Jimmie Johnson’s final No. 48 Cup race and schedule moves.

sports29 days ago

Heim Surges on Late Restart to Claim Brickyard 400

Corey Heim, a part-time driver for 23XI Racing, used a late restart to grab the Brickyard 400 and hold off Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin for his second Cup win, following a Coronado road-course victory earlier in the summer. Hamlin criticized the late-push timing by his team, Kyle Larson suffered a left-rear tire failure, and Todd Gilliland won the $1 million in-season tournament as Blaney crashed out, with the Cup Series taking an off week before Iowa.

Wallace questions end-of-race penalty that cost him runner-up at Atlanta
nascar-cup1 month ago

Wallace questions end-of-race penalty that cost him runner-up at Atlanta

Wallace finished second at Atlanta but was penalized for allegedly driving beneath the double-painted lines to gain a position, dropping him to 29th and swinging a 27-point margin that jeopardizes his Chase hopes; he says he did not advance his position and points to Rule 8.3.2, noting there’s a petition option but no appeal under NASCAR rules.

sports2 months ago

Corey Heim Caps First Cup Win on Historic Coronado Naval Base

Corey Heim, a 23-year-old rookie-to-be racing part-time for Toyota, captured his first NASCAR Cup win in the inaugural race on Naval Base Coronado after a late duel with Tyler Reddick, as Bubba Wallace finished second for 23XI after a two‑lap penalty; Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch were eliminated early, leaving NASCAR to weigh a Coronado return ahead of Sonoma. 125,000 fans attended over the weekend for the military-base event.

nascar2 months ago

Corey Heim Lands Full-Time Cup Ride with 23XI in 2027

Corey Heim, the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion and 23XI Racing’s development driver, will move to a full-time Cup Series ride with 23XI in 2027, piloting the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE. Heim has already appeared in Cup races for 23XI (including the 2026 Daytona 500) and has accumulated 25 Truck Series wins, two Regular Season Championships, and the 2025 Truck Championship. The promotion underscores 23XI’s ongoing expansion to a three-car Cup program as the team continue to develop Heim’s talent for the top level.

Reddick clinches Darlington win for a fourth Cup triumph this season
sports5 months ago

Reddick clinches Darlington win for a fourth Cup triumph this season

Tyler Reddick started from pole, overtook Brad Keselowski with 28 laps to go, and held on to win at Darlington for his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season for 23XI Racing. Keselowski led a race-high 142 laps, but Reddick’s fresher tires helped him pull away to win by 5.847 seconds, marking his first Darlington win and 12th career Cup victory.

Reddick seals three-peat start as Jordan cheers 23XI's versatility
nascar-cup5 months ago

Reddick seals three-peat start as Jordan cheers 23XI's versatility

Tyler Reddick earned his third straight Cup win to open the 2026 season at Circuit of the Americas, completing a three-race sweep after Daytona and Atlanta. He outdueled Shane Van Gisbergen for the road-course victory, while Michael Jordan lauded the 23XI Racing effort and Denny Hamlin praised Reddick’s all-around development and the team’s autonomy in building a champion-friendly operation.

sports5 months ago

Reddick seals historic three-peat to start 2026 Cup season at COTA

Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas, becoming the first driver to open a Cup season with three consecutive victories. 23XI Racing also became the first team since 1963 to win the opening three races. Shane van Gisbergen finished second, with Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs and Michael McDowell making up the top five; the series moves to Phoenix Raceway next.

Reddick backs Jordan’s Daytona 500 Victory Lane moment
sports6 months ago

Reddick backs Jordan’s Daytona 500 Victory Lane moment

Tyler Reddick pushed back on criticism of Michael Jordan’s interaction with his son Beau in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500. Reddick told The Stephen A. Smith Show that he doesn’t understand the backlash and emphasized the moment as a family celebration, noting the happiness of the Jordan/Reddick group. The scene—where Jordan carried Beau to Victory Lane and a viral clip of a back-and-leg touch circulated—has been framed by some as inappropriate and others as harmless, with Reddick calling it an overreaction and highlighting the significance of the win for his family and Jordan’s.

Reddick's Daytona 500 Triumph Sparks Drama and Celebration
nascar-cup6 months ago

Reddick's Daytona 500 Triumph Sparks Drama and Celebration

Tyler Reddick edged a chaotic Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing in a dramatic, green-flag finish, while Chase Elliott led late but was involved in the final crash; the race produced a 20-car pileup, highlighted Spire Motorsports’ near‑win and collapse, and saw Riley Herbst drawing mixed praise amid the chaos as NASCAR earned praise for its race management.