Corey Heim rebuts NASCAR over Rookie of the Year ineligibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Corey Heim criticized NASCAR's decision to exclude him from the 2027 Rookie of the Year eligibility following his second-place finish at the Truck race in Richmond. He emphasized that the award's value diminishes when given to less qualified candidates, stating that it should represent merit. NASCAR clarified that eligibility for the award now involves a threshold of Cup starts, with Heim exceeding the limits due to his 15 starts, while Connor Zilisch is set to receive the award without competition. Heim is set to join 23XI Racing next season after a successful stint in both the Cup and Truck Series.
- •Corey Heim finished second at the Truck race at Richmond.
- •NASCAR ruled Heim ineligible for the Rookie of the Year award.
- •Heim has made 15 Cup starts, exceeding the eligibility limit.
- •Connor Zilisch is set to win the Rookie of the Year award.
- •Heim will drive for 23XI Racing starting next season.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim Delivers Blunt Take On NASCAR’s Rookie of the Year Controversy: “It’s Losing Its Value”
"Corey Heim shot back at NASCAR for making him ineligible for the Rookie of the Year honour. He questioned the award’s worthiness after finishing second in Sunday’s Truck race at Richmond.
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