Corey Heim captures first NASCAR Cup Series win at San Diego
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Corey Heim secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at the Anduril 250, held on June 21 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. Tyler Reddick, who led much of the race, suffered a flat tire late in the event, impacting his points standing. Denny Hamlin finished 14th, now eight points behind Reddick as they both edge closer to the Chase cutline. Shane van Gisbergen's DNF complicates his standings, while the Cup Series next moves to Sonoma for the last road-course race of the season.
- •Corey Heim wins Anduril 250 on June 21.
- •Tyler Reddick loses points lead after tire issue.
- •Denny Hamlin now eight points behind Reddick.
- •Shane van Gisbergen faces challenges after DNF.
- •NASCAR heads to Sonoma for next race.
- 1:05 AMMotorsport.com — Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup in San Diego
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after San Diego race
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Standings Today: Cup Series Points Leaders Right Now, The Chase Cutline after San Diego
"Making his 13th career NASCAR Cup start, Corey Heim took the lead from Tyler Reddick in the closing laps and became the sport's newest first-time winner. While he is going full-time in 2027, he is currently part-time in the Cup Series, driving a fourth open entry for 23XI Racing. He won the race by 10.3 seconds, followed by teammate Bubba Wallace in second, and Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson ...Keep reading
"Corey Heim earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series win in the Anduril 250 on June 21 at Naval Base Coronado, while Tyler Reddick lost more of his points lead.
"Sunday’s NASCAR race delivered plenty of surprises, with Shane van Gisbergen picking up a DNF and Brad Keselowski struggling plus […]
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 1:05 AMOfficial race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup in San Diego
Making his 13th career NASCAR Cup start, Corey Heim took the lead from Tyler Reddick in the closing laps and became the sport's newest first-time winner. While he is going full-time in 2027, he is currently part-time in the Cup Series, driving a fourth open entry for 23XI Racing. He won the race by 10.3 seconds, followed by teammate Bubba Wallace in second, and Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:33 AMNASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after San Diego race
Corey Heim earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series win in the Anduril 250 on June 21 at Naval Base Coronado, while Tyler Reddick lost more of his points lead.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:29 AMNASCAR Standings Today: Cup Series Points Leaders Right Now, The Chase Cutline after San Diego
Sunday’s NASCAR race delivered plenty of surprises, with Shane van Gisbergen picking up a DNF and Brad Keselowski struggling plus […]
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