The 2026 NASCAR Truck Series playoffs are set to feature the ten drivers who topped the regular‑season point standings, with the field already reseeded according to a fixed formula.
Among those contenders is Corey Heim, who captured twelve victories in twenty‑five starts during the 2025 season and was crowned Truck Series champion, yet will not have a full‑time ride in the series next year.
Heim's Unexpected Surge and Cup Transition
He is slated to compete in the Cup Series with 23XI Racing while also making select appearances for Tricon Garage in the Truck division, a schedule that could still be enough to keep him within the playoff cutoff.
His 2025 output translated to an average of 49.4 points per race, amounting to 890 points over eighteen outings, a performance that would place him eighth in the Cup standings with roughly 684 points if replicated over a full season.
The series will enjoy a month‑long hiatus before the playoffs commence, with the first event scheduled for September 17 at Bristol Motor Speedway, a venue that traditionally reshapes the points landscape.
Layne Riggs, the regular‑season champion, accumulated 825 points with six wins, underscoring the competitive margin that Heim must bridge to stay ahead of the current cut line, which he currently exceeds by 117 points.