In a dramatic Friday night showdown at Texas Motor Speedway, Corey Heim made NASCAR history by becoming the youngest driver ever to reach 14 wins in the NASCAR Truck Series. At just 22 years old, Heim captured the milestone victory after a tense double-overtime battle in the SpeedyCash.com 250, marking his third win of the season and solidifying his rapid ascent in the sport.
Heim’s achievement breaks the previous record set by Kyle Busch, who notched his 14th Truck Series win at age 24 in 2009 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Notably, Heim reached this milestone in only his third full-time season, while Busch required seven seasons-mostly part-time-to achieve the same feat.
During the Texas race, Heim showcased determination and skill, leading a race-high 96 laps and fending off experienced contenders Daniel Hemric and Ben Rhodes through two intense overtime restarts. The thrilling finish drew widespread attention, with NASCAR Insights highlighting Heim’s record-breaking accomplishment on social media.
“Corey Heim joins elite company by surpassing Kyle Busch as the youngest to 14 Truck Series wins.”
Kyle Busch remains a legendary figure in the Truck Series, with his 14th win coming as part of Billy Ballew Motorsports in the #51 Miccosukee Resort Toyota, after leading 75 laps and narrowly defeating Ron Hornaday Jr. Busch’s Truck Series legacy includes an astonishing 67 wins in just 176 starts, and his dominance across both the Xfinity and Truck Series has earned him recognition as one of NASCAR’s all-time greats, even inspiring the nickname “Buschwhacker” among fans.
Heim’s career is closely linked to Busch’s influence. He began his national NASCAR journey with Kyle Busch Motorsports, driving the iconic #51 Toyota. Heim’s part-time debut in 2021 included a breakthrough win in Atlanta. He continued to impress, earning Rookie of the Year honors the following year with two wins and eight top-ten finishes in just 16 races.
A switch to TRICON Garage in 2023 marked another leap for Heim, as he quickly secured the regular-season championship as a full-time driver. In 2024, he tallied six wins and narrowly missed the season championship, finishing second at Phoenix. The 2025 season started strong with victories at Daytona and Las Vegas, and his Texas win propelled him to the top of the Truck Standings with 368 points.
Heim’s record reflects both his exceptional talent and the mentorship of veterans like Kyle Busch, highlighting how NASCAR’s next generation continues to challenge and surpass the benchmarks set by legends. With this new record, Heim joins the elite ranks once occupied by Busch, signaling a future filled with promise and the potential for even more milestones in the seasons ahead.
