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Corey Heim returns to Daytona for Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Corey Heim returns to Daytona for Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend

Summary

Corey Heim is set to compete this weekend at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona. After winning twice in recent races, including the prestigious Brickyard 400, Heim is gaining attention as a rising star in NASCAR. He has transitioned from part-time racing to full-time aspirations with the Denny Hamlin/Michael Jordan 23XI Racing team. This race marks his first Cup Series event in a month, having last raced at Indianapolis, where he secured a victory. Heim’s previous race performances have increased his visibility among fellow competitors and the series audience.

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By the Numbers

•Heim won the Brickyard 400 and finished second at Richmond recently.
•He will race in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona this weekend.
•This marks his first Cup race since his win at Indianapolis.
•He aims to build on his recent successes and continue his momentum.
•Heim has secured 12 Truck Series wins and is now making his Cup Series debut.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim returns this week at Daytona. Can new NASCAR star win again?

What they're saying

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Corey Heim was supposed to use 2026 as an intro to his full-time Cup Series career beginning in 2027. Instead, he's become NASCAR's shiny new toy.
— Yahoo Sports

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