Corey Heim captures Brickyard 400 victory at Indianapolis
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, marking a significant achievement in his NASCAR career. This victory came in just his 15th Cup Series start, and he led 58 of the 160 laps. Heim previously secured his first Cup win earlier this year at San Diego, outperforming teammate Tyler Reddick. 23XI Racing celebrated back-to-back wins in this prestigious race following Bubba Wallace's win last year. Heim's ability to fend off late challenges, particularly from Christopher Bell, highlighted his potential to compete at a high level.
- •Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026.
- •He led 58 laps during the race.
- •Christopher Bell finished second, after starting 23rd.
- •Joey Logano took third, with Chase Briscoe fourth.
- •Several top contenders struggled with poor finishes.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim Just Joined One of NASCAR’s Most Exclusive Clubs
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim Just Did Something Almost No Modern NASCAR Driver Has Done
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim discusses big NASCAR win in 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indy
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim Stuns NASCAR Cup Series Field With Brickyard 400 Win
- 12:59 AMMotorsport.com — Corey's time is now and 23XI think they already have a superstar
- 11:39 PMFox Sports — 4 Takeaways From Corey Heim's Masterful Brickyard 400 Win - FOX Sports
- 11:11 PMMotorsport.com — Corey Heim stuns NASCAR with Brickyard 400 win as part-time Cup driver - Motorsport.com
- 11:05 PMJayski.com — Corey Heim wins Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis - Jayski
"Corey Heim added another milestone to his rapidly growing NASCAR Cup Series résumé Sunday afternoon, capturing the crown jewel Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for his second career Cup Series victory. Driving the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing, Heim put together a commanding performance on the historic 2.5-mile oval, leading 58 laps before fending off Christopher Bell over the closing run to claim one of NASCAR’s most prestigious trophies. A late restart set up a dramatic finish, wit
"Corey Heim continues to put the NASCAR Cup Series field on notice.After winning his first career Cup Series race last month at the Coronado street course in his 13th career start, the part-time 23XI Racing driver proved it was not a fluke. In Sunday’s Brickyard 400, Heim worked his way past car-owner Denny Hamlin on the […] The post Corey Heim Stuns NASCAR Cup Series Field With Brickyard 400 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"Corey Heim now has two NASCAR Cup Series wins in his first 15 starts, winning both as a part-time driver this year. In just his 15th career start, the 23XI Racing driver passed his boss, Denny Hamlin, and then held off Christopher Bell to win the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Heim is the first part-time Cup driver to win multiple races in a single season since Tim Richmond ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:35 PMCorey Heim Just Joined One of NASCAR’s Most Exclusive Clubs
Corey Heim's Brickyard 400 victory didn't just deliver his second NASCAR Cup Series win. It also placed the 23XI Racing driver alongside three legendary names in one of the sport's most exclusive statistical clubs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:16 PMCorey Heim Just Did Something Almost No Modern NASCAR Driver Has Done
Corey Heim's victory in the Brickyard 400 gave him his second NASCAR Cup Series win in just 15 career starts, putting him in territory that few drivers in the modern era have ever reached.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:01 PMCorey Heim discusses big NASCAR win in 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indy
Corey Heim discusses his big NASCAR Cup Series win in the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:06 AMCorey Heim Stuns NASCAR Cup Series Field With Brickyard 400 Win
Corey Heim continues to put the NASCAR Cup Series field on notice.After winning his first career Cup Series race last month at the Coronado street course in his 13th career start, the part-time 23XI Racing driver proved it was not a fluke. In Sunday’s Brickyard 400, Heim worked his way past car-owner Denny Hamlin on the […] The post Corey Heim Stuns NASCAR Cup Series Field With Brickyard 400 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- Motorsport.comJul 27, 2026, 12:59 AMCorey's time is now and 23XI think they already have a superstar
Heim Time is so incredibly ahead of schedule. On May 30, 23XI Racing revealed that Corey Heim would finally compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. Since then, all he’s done is look like a legitimate championship contender for a division he isn’t even fully delved into yet. Over the past five weeks, he’s won twice, at Naval Base North Island and now the Brickyard 400 at ...Keep reading
- Fox SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:39 PM4 Takeaways From Corey Heim's Masterful Brickyard 400 Win - FOX Sports
It's Heim Time once again as Corey Heim earned his second victory of the season — this time winning the famed Brickyard 400.
- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 11:11 PMCorey Heim stuns NASCAR with Brickyard 400 win as part-time Cup driver - Motorsport.com
In his 15th career start, the rookie 23XI Racing driver held off Christopher Bell by three tenths to claim his second Cup victory of 2026 in his first weekend racing at Indianapolis
- Jayski.comJul 26, 2026, 11:05 PMCorey Heim wins Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis - Jayski
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:59 PMNASCAR takeaways: Part-timer Corey Heim kisses the bricks at Indy
After triumphing at Indianapolis, Corey Heim is the first driver since AJ Foyt to win twice in his first 15 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:28 PMCorey Heim Proves He’s NASCAR’s Next Star with Brickyard 400 Win
Corey Heim added another milestone to his rapidly growing NASCAR Cup Series résumé Sunday afternoon, capturing the crown jewel Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for his second career Cup Series victory. Driving the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing, Heim put together a commanding performance on the historic 2.5-mile oval, leading 58 laps before fending off Christopher Bell over the closing run to claim one of NASCAR’s most prestigious trophies. A late restart set up a dramatic finish, wit
- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 10:10 PMOfficial NASCAR Cup race results: 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
Corey Heim now has two NASCAR Cup Series wins in his first 15 starts, winning both as a part-time driver this year. In just his 15th career start, the 23XI Racing driver passed his boss, Denny Hamlin, and then held off Christopher Bell to win the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Heim is the first part-time Cup driver to win multiple races in a single season since Tim Richmond ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:58 PMCorey Heim stuns NASCAR with Brickyard 400 win as part-time Cup driver
In his 15th career start, the rookie 23XI Racing driver held off Christopher Bell by three tenths to claim his second Cup victory of 2026 in his first weekend racing at Indianapolis
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:42 PMCorey Heim Pulls Off Shock Brickyard 400 Victory at Indianapolis
Corey Heim delivered the biggest win of his young NASCAR Cup Series career, capturing the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis and giving 23XI Racing its second straight victory in one of the sport's crown jewel races.
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