Corey Heim, the reigning Truck champion, made a stunning last-lap comeback to win the race despite restarting ninth with two laps to go. He had fresher tires and strategically passed several trucks to secure the victory. Heim’s tire advantage surprised even his competitors, including Ross Chastain, who admitted he didn’t know Heim had fresher tires and might have approached the final lap differently. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Heim’s well-calculated moves paid off, earning him not only the race victory but also an extra $50,000 for winning the Triple Truck Challenge. Christian Eckes finished third, followed by Kaden Honeycutt in fourth and Connor Mosack in fifth. The race saw an impressive performance by AJ Allmendinger, finishing 11th in his first Truck oval start in 18 years. Throughout the race, various incidents and strategic tire changes shaped the outcome, with Heim’s brilliant last-lap pass sealing his victory.
Corey Heim Dominates Darlington Truck Race: From Ninth to First
