MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Corey Heim will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut during the A-Game 200 at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway for Sam Hunt Racing, the team announced Tuesday.
Heim will pilot Sam Hunt Racing’s No. 24 entry in partnership with Toyota Genuine Parts.
“It means so much to get a start in the Xfinity Series,” said Heim. “I’ve watched all three national series of NASCAR for as long as I can remember, and to be able to make the next step up is a dream come true.”
Heim, a 20-year-old racer out of Marietta, Georgia, is the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year. The Toyota Racing Development driver won twice in the Truck Series last season — capturing the victory at his home track of Atlanta Motor Speedway as well as Worldwide Technology Raceway in Illinois.
“It’s certainly exciting to join SHR. Sam and I have talked about running races for a few years now,” said Heim. “To be able to finally put something together is awesome and worth the wait. I want to have a strong run in my debut. I have the resources needed to succeed on and off the racetrack with Toyota Racing Development and Sam Hunt Racing. With that being said, I have no set expectations, just going to go out and give it my all.”
Heim is the fourth driver to pilot the No. 24 entry for Sam Hunt Racing in 2023. He is also the 20th driver to join Sam Hunt Racing in its five years as an Xfinity Series team.
“We’re really looking forward to having Corey take his first step into the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Sam Hunt Racing,” said Sam Hunt, owner of Sam Hunt Racing. “Corey is a driver that I’ve been a believer in for years now, and I think he is going to really enjoy working with our group and put in a strong performance right out of the gate.
“It will be a learning experience for him, but also a great chance to surprise some folks in our No. 24 Toyota Genuine Parts GR Supra.”
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