The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series finale will be led by Corey Heim, the top Championship 4 driver and the overall top driver. Heim is the favorite for this race, considering that the driver who started on the pole in the last two seasons went on to win both the race and the championship.
Last year, Zane Smith achieved this feat, followed by Ben Rhodes in 2021. Now, the question is whether Corey Heim will do the same in 2023. As a driver for TRICON Garage, he holds control of his own destiny. Heim has had a strong season with three wins and only two instances where he placed outside the top-10 or top-5.
When the Truck Series begins at 10:00 PM EST, it might be Heim Time. Starting from the front in the No. 11 truck, he has the opportunity to establish his dominance.
The other Championship 4 drivers, Ben Rhodes, Carson Hocevar, and Grant Enfinger, will start in positions P6, P13, and P17 respectively. They will face a challenging task to overtake and beat Corey Heim. The rest of the starting lineup can be found here.
There has been a discussion about whether the playoff format truly identifies the best driver of the season. However, in the Truck Series, no driver has exhibited the same level of consistency and dominance as Heim. In the last five races, he has achieved finishes of P4, P4, P1, P5, and P3, demonstrating his ability to perform well across different tracks and race styles.
Corey Heim hoping to make himself a champion
Corey Heim exudes confidence at this moment. With momentum, speed, wins, and now the pole award, he seems unstoppable. However, nothing is guaranteed, especially considering that Heim has never won at Phoenix, even during his ARCA days.
This season, Heim has earned four pole awards. He won the race when starting from the pole at Mid-Ohio, which was a road course. In other instances at North Wilkesboro and Darlington, he performed decently, finishing P6 and P8 respectively.
Considering Heim’s past performances at short tracks like Richmond, Indianapolis Raceway Park, and the Milwaukee Mile, it seems unlikely that he will win this race. Nonetheless, he doesn’t necessarily need to win. His goal is to outperform the other three drivers – Hocevar, Rhodes, and Enfinger. Can Corey Heim secure his first NASCAR Championship?
Olivia Carter revs up excitement in the world of NASCAR. As a dedicated motorsports enthusiast, she covers race results, driver profiles, and the latest developments in the NASCAR world, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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