Corey Heim wins first Cup race at Naval Base Coronado
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Corey Heim secured his first Cup Series victory on June 22 at Naval Base Coronado, racing against part-time teammate Tyler Reddick. The two 23XI Racing drivers battled closely, resulting in contact that saw Heim bounce off the wall. Reddick suffered a flat tire soon after and finished 25th, retaining an eight-point lead in the championship standings. The dramatic finish underscores the intense competition within the team as the season progresses.
- •Corey Heim earns his first Cup Series win
- •Tyler Reddick finishes 25th after tire issues
- •Race took place at Naval Base Coronado
- •Intense competition within 23XI Racing team
- •Reddick holds an eight-point lead in standings
- 1:57 AMESPN F1 — Heim earns first Cup win at San Diego race
- 12:40 AMMotorsport.com — Corey Heim earns shock first Cup win after slamming doors with Reddick in San Diego
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim earns shock first Cup win after slamming doors with Reddick in San Diego
"It was 23XI vs. 23XI at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday, as championship leader Tyler Reddick battled part-time teammate Corey Heim in the closing laps. As they battled side-by-side for the lead, they slammed doors and Heim bounced off the wall, before driving off with the win. Reddick suffered a flat tire soon after, and limped home to a 25th-place finish. He now holds just a eight-point lead ...Keep reading
"Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado.
"It's Heim Time in San Diego, with Heim securing his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in just his 13th career start
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jun 22, 2026, 1:57 AMHeim earns first Cup win at San Diego race
Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado.
- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 12:40 AMCorey Heim earns shock first Cup win after slamming doors with Reddick in San Diego
It was 23XI vs. 23XI at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday, as championship leader Tyler Reddick battled part-time teammate Corey Heim in the closing laps. As they battled side-by-side for the lead, they slammed doors and Heim bounced off the wall, before driving off with the win. Reddick suffered a flat tire soon after, and limped home to a 25th-place finish. He now holds just a eight-point lead ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:40 AMCorey Heim earns shock first Cup win after slamming doors with Reddick in San Diego
It's Heim Time in San Diego, with Heim securing his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in just his 13th career start
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