Corey Heim ineligible for NASCAR Rookie of the Year award

When Corey Heim was revealed as a full-time Cup Series driver for 2027, there was little doubt among most fans over who the upcoming Rookie of the Year would be. The defending Truck Series champion had already won over the garage with two Cup Series wins this year as a part-timer.

NASCAR has revealed a stunning decision regarding Corey Heim's candidacy as a Rookie of the Year contender in 2027.

NASCAR claims that Heim has run too many races, and will not get the chance to battle for Rookie of the Year in his first full-time Cup season

Corey Heim already has two wins as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, wheeling the part-time No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota to victories in San Diego and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. However, NASCAR says that Heim will not be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year honors in 2027 as he embarks on his first full-time season. He is also not eligible this year either as he didn't declare for Cup ...Keep reading

Corey Heim will not be eligible to win the NASCAR Cup Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year award in his first full-time season next year. Because the two-time Cup Series winner has made 15 starts as a part-time driver, he has surpassed the amount of maximum starts.Heim has made a quick impression in the Cup […] The post Corey Heim Being Ineligible For NASCAR Award Raises Eyebrows appeared first on HEAVY.