Corey Heim Signs Development Contract With 23XI Racing

Corey Heim, a full-time competitor in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Tricon Garage, has joined 23XI Racing as the team's first development driver.

Heim will compete in select NASCAR Cup Series events with 23XI Racing as part of the agreement, as well as a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule with Sam Hunt Racing.

“It’s a dream come true to be a part of 23XI, and I’m excited for the opportunity to race more Cup and Xfinity races this year. I’m blessed to have the chance to compete in all three series as I continue to set my sights on full-time Cup racing when that time comes,” said Heim. “The success that 23XI has shown in only a few short years has been impressive and I’m excited to learn from the organization. I’m also grateful to everyone at Toyota for their ongoing support in my development both on and off the track, and I look forward to strengthening that relationship for years to come.”

Heim will run multiple events behind the wheel of the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing. Bootie Barker will serve as crew chief for the No. 67 team.

The first of those events comes at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, May 11. Heim competed at Kansas Speedway last year while substituting for Erik Jones at LEGACY Motor Club.

Heim also competed in a NASCAR Cup Series event at Nashville Superspeedway for 23XI Racing during the 2024 season.

“Our team was fortunate to work with Corey last year and we look forward to growing our relationship with him as our development driver starting in 2025,” said Steve Lauletta, President of 23XI Racing. “Corey continues to prove he is a talented, hard-working driver, and we plan to make all the resources of 23XI available to support his development within the Toyota family as he progresses in NASCAR.”

Heim’s first NASCAR Xfinity Series start with Sam Hunt Racing in the 2025 season will take place at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday, March 1. He will pilot the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra, alongside Sam Hunt Racing's full-time No. 26 entry driven by Dean Thompson.

“I couldn’t be more excited to have Corey back with us at SHR this year, working alongside 23XI on his professional development,” said Sam Hunt, owner of Sam Hunt Racing. “Corey has become like a little brother to me -- we understand each other’s journeys, and he genuinely cares about the growth and success of SHR long-term. We have had some very strong performances together in the past, so we are looking to continue maximizing our resources and flexing strength as we chase that first organizational win and develop Corey as a Sunday driver.”

In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Heim has amassed 12 career victories in 66 starts. He has already gone to victory lane in 2025, winning the Truck Series event at Daytona International Speedway to start the season one week ago.

Heim has been part of the Championship 4 each of the past two seasons in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and hopes to secure his first series championship this year with Tricon Garage.

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