Corey Heim, a part‑time competitor in both the NASCAR Cup Series and the Truck Series, has been navigating a reduced schedule this season while still hunting for performance. After finishing second in the Truck Series race at Richmond, where he substituted for Kaden Honeycutt in the No. 11 Toyota, Heim confirmed that he intends to run additional Truck events before the championship concludes, even as he prepares for four Cup starts later in the year.
Nemechek to fill the vacant seat
Team Tricon Garage announced that John Hunter Nemechek will take over the No. 1 truck for the upcoming finale at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a move that comes after NASCAR quietly eased restrictions that had barred full‑time Cup drivers from the season‑ending race.
The policy shift has created a rare overlap, with three Cup regulars — Nemechek, Connor Zilisch and Christopher Bell — slated to contest both the Truck Series finale and the accompanying Cup event at the same track.
Heim’s non‑full‑time Cup status gives him flexibility to chase playoff points in the Truck division, while the team’s roster shows five open spots across the remaining races and all seven postseason dates, underscoring the fluid nature of the lineup.
Fans will be able to watch the Team EJP 175 live on Fox Sports 1 from New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, marking the climax of a season that has seen both strategy and controversy unfold on the track.