Corey Heim earns first Cup victory in San Diego street race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Corey Heim claimed his first NASCAR Cup victory at Naval Base Coronado on June 22, 2026, following a fierce battle with championship leader Tyler Reddick. The race featured dramatic moments, including Heim besting Reddick in the final laps. Bubba Wallace made a notable comeback, finishing second despite being two laps down earlier in the race. Shane van Gisbergen experienced a setback, wrecking out of contention in a restart pileup. The results shifted the points standings, tightening the race for the playoffs.
- •Corey Heim wins his first NASCAR Cup race in San Diego.
- •Bubba Wallace finishes second after recovering from a penalty.
- •Shane van Gisbergen wrecks, falling out of playoff contention.
- •Tyler Reddick loses critical points in the championship battle.
- •Ryan Preece scores significant points, moving back into Chase eligibility.
- 7:38 PMMotorsport.com — Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego
"What an amazing day of racing at Naval Base Coronado! The iconic backdrop for a brand-new street course race delivered in every form, from both the spectacle and the on-track action. The place was sold out, and the racing was fierce from green flag to checkered flag. All three events culminated with a dramatic pass for the win, while Sunday featured a first-time Cup winner and future superstar ...Keep reading
"A surprise winner in Corey Heim, a big wreck eliminates SVG, and the points battle tightens both at the top and around the cut-line following an epic race at Naval Base Coronado
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 7:38 PMWinners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego
What an amazing day of racing at Naval Base Coronado! The iconic backdrop for a brand-new street course race delivered in every form, from both the spectacle and the on-track action. The place was sold out, and the racing was fierce from green flag to checkered flag. All three events culminated with a dramatic pass for the win, while Sunday featured a first-time Cup winner and future superstar ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:38 PMWinners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego
A surprise winner in Corey Heim, a big wreck eliminates SVG, and the points battle tightens both at the top and around the cut-line following an epic race at Naval Base Coronado
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