Corey Heim, Treyten Lapcevich involved in post-race confrontation at Martinsville

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Corey Heim, Treyten Lapcevich involved in post-race confrontation at Martinsville
Summary

Corey Heim and Treyten Lapcevich engaged in a physical altercation following the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway on September 26, 2026. The incident occurred after both drivers' cars collided on the track, resulting in major damage. Video footage shows members of Lapcevich's team approaching Heim and throwing punches as he attempted to de-escalate the situation. Heim criticized Lapcevich's driving move that led to the collision but later posted a lighthearted comment on social media about the attack. Lapcevich expressed disappointment in Heim’s racing, highlighting recurring issues throughout the night, although he claimed he initially wanted a conversation, not a fight.

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  • •Heim and Lapcevich collided after the finish line at Martinsville.
  • •Footage shows Lapcevich's team confronting Heim post-race.
  • •Heim criticized Lapcevich's aggressive driving prior to the confrontation.
  • •Lapcevich expressed disappointment in Heim's racing style during the event.
  • •Heim humorously addressed the altercation on social media afterwards.
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What they're saying
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“Solid effort, but at least make it count next time,” Heim wrote on social media after the incident, which was caught on camera

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