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Veteran driver Denny Hamlin plans to retire after the 2027 season, but uncertainty remains as Joe Gibbs Racing eyes 18‑year‑old Brent Crews for the No. 11 seat.
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Veteran driver Denny Hamlin plans to retire after the 2027 season, but uncertainty remains as Joe Gibbs Racing eyes 18‑year‑old Brent Crews for the No. 11 seat.

Corey Heim drove to the front early and never looked back, clinching his third Truck Series win of the 2026 season at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Stage mastery from Christopher Bell and a chaotic finish involving veteran Cleetus McFarland highlighted the event.

Corey Heim won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in Michigan, edging out Kaden Honeycutt by 0.065 seconds, while Cleetus McFarland recovered from a spin and Frankie Muniz led Team Reaume to a respectable finish.

Kaden Honeycutt felt blocked by teammate Corey Heim on the last lap of the Michigan race, prompting a sharp exchange that underscores the competitive edge of the Tricon Garage No. 11 truck.

Corey Heim captured his maiden win at Michigan International Speedway, outdueling teammate Kaden Honeycutt in a close finish while Carson Hocevar’s early lead evaporated due to mechanical woes.

Layne Riggs tops the standings with 497 points, Kaden Honeycutt follows closely, and the Chase cutline sees several drivers jockeying for position, including Stewart Friesen, Grant Enfinger, and a host of contenders.

Corey Heim secured his third win of the season at Michigan, outlasting a tightly contested battle with Kaden Honeycutt and a series of strategic cautions that reshaped the race.

Corey Heim captured the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory at Michigan International Speedway, edging Kaden Honeycutt by a razor‑thin margin of 0.065 seconds. The win marks Heim’s 26th career triumph and comes just as he prepares to embark on a full‑time Cup Series schedule with 23XI Racing next season.
Corey Heim won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, 2026, edging out Kaden Honeycutt by 0.065 seconds. Carson Hocevar finished third and Layne Riggs fourth, while Cleetus McFarland completed the event 25th despite incidents.

The June 6, 2026 NASCAR Truck Series race at Michigan featured stage wins by Christopher Bell, a strategic final‑stage battle won by Corey Heim, and a competitive field that included Carson Hocevar, Kaden Honeycutt, and several other top drivers.

Ty Majeski will lead the field at Michigan International Speedway after posting a 39.257‑second lap, while Ben Rhodes starts from the back due to fuel‑pressure issues. Full starting lineup and practice results are outlined below.
Ty Majeski secured pole position with a 39.257‑second lap, while Christopher Bell qualified second and Layne Riggs will start fourth after a hold, setting the stage for a 125‑lap showdown on June 6 at Michigan International Speedway.

A single non‑chartered Chevrolet will compete at Michigan, while the No. 66 Ford and No. 67 Toyota prepare for different schedules, including a street‑course race in San Diego.

Layne Riggs leads the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series after consecutive victories and aims for a third straight win at Michigan International Speedway in the DQS Solutions and Staffing 250, a race that will shape championship positioning before The Chase.

23XI Racing announced that Corey Heim will take over the No. 35 Toyota in 2027, while veteran J.J. Yeley returns for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

The Craftsman Truck Series faced a dramatic inspection day at Michigan International Speedway, with penalties, ejections and a tight timeline shaping the stage for an unpredictable race.

With five races left in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season, Layne Riggs leads the standings but a cluster of drivers within 30 points is poised to reshuffle the playoff picture. The upcoming DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 at Michigan will test momentum, tire and fuel strategy, and lane selection, offering key odds for Corey Heim, Christopher Bell, Jake Garcia and others.

Denny Hamlin confirmed that the 2027 season will be his final full‑time NASCAR Cup Series campaign, aiming to leave the sport while still capable of winning his final race.

Tyler Reddick’s three wins and 97‑point championship lead have put him at the forefront of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, with veteran Kevin Harvick attributing the success to execution, strategy and the strong leadership of 23XI Racing.

From a modest short track in Massachusetts to a potential championship contender, Gio Ruggiero's rapid ascent is reshaping the NASCAR Truck Series landscape.

Brandon Jones will finish his stint in the No. 1 Toyota, making way for Corey Heim, the 2023 champion of the team's No. 11 Toyota, who is set to contest the Michigan race.

Qualifying action at Michigan International Speedway highlighted strong showings from JJ Yeley, Connor Zilisch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr, while the ARCA Menards entry list features emerging talent.

From Alex Bowman's uncertain future at Hendrick Motorsports to Connor Zilisch's potential early move, the 2027 driver market is already reshaping the sport.

Denny Hamlin wins the May 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville, overtaking Bell and Briscoe on the final lap to claim his second victory of the season.