Corey Heim wins first NASCAR Cup in 13th start at Coronado
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Corey Heim secured his first NASCAR Cup victory during the inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado on June 22. In only his 13th career start, Heim outperformed championship points leader Tyler Reddick. Denny Hamlin, team owner of 23XI Racing, praised Heim's performance, noting his prior success in the truck series. A crowd of 50,000 witnessed the event, which marked Heim as the third first-time Cup winner this season. Next, Heim will transition to a full-time position with 23XI Racing in 2027, joining Reddick and Bubba Wallace.
- •Heim wins at Naval Base Coronado on June 22.
- •Heath's victory comes in his 13th Cup Series start.
- •Tyler Reddick was the Cup points leader before the race.
- •A sellout crowd of 50,000 attended the inaugural event.
- •Heim will race full-time for 23XI Racing starting in 2027.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — First-time NASCAR Cup winner Corey Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin’s shrewd eye for talent
"By winning in only his 13th career start, Heim reaffirmed that Hamlin has a keen eye for spotting talent while taking risks in building 23XI Racing with NBA legend Michael Jordan, his co-owner.
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