Corey Heim involved in post-race fight at Martinsville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Corey Heim was involved in a post-race altercation at Martinsville Speedway following the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on September 26, 2026. The incident arose from on-track contact with Treyten Lapcevich, leading to a confrontation that escalated into a physical fight involving crew members., Heim finished third in the race. Observations from the NASCAR community, including comments from Dale Earnhardt Jr. and NASCAR reporter Mamba Smith, address the nature of the fight and the involvement of crew personnel. Heim did not retaliate during the confrontation and is set to advance to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with 23XI Racing.
- •The incident occurred after the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on September 26, 2026.
- •Heim finished third in the race before the altercation.
- •Contact between Heim and Lapcevich led to the fight.
- •Crew members from Chad Bryant Racing joined the confrontation.
- •Heim is set to compete full-time in the Cup Series in 2027.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Community Reacts to Corey Heim Martinsville Fight
"The NASCAR community reacted to Corey Heim's post-race fight at Martinsville.
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