NASCAR says Corey Heim will not be eligible for Cup Rookie of the Year in 2027
Corey Heim already has two wins as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, wheeling the part-time No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota to victories in San Diego and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. However, NASCAR says that Heim will not be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year honors in 2027 as he embarks on his first full-time season. He is also not eligible this year either as he didn't declare for Cup ...…
NASCAR has announced that Corey Heim will not be eligible for the 2027 Cup Rookie of the Year championship, despite already securing two victories this season. Heim, who is currently driving the part-time No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota, participated in the San Diego event and the Indianapolis Brickyard 400. However, he is not eligible for Rookie of the Year honors this year or next as he did not declare for Cup points.
NASCAR's vice president of racing communications, Mike Forde, explained that the rookie designation has evolved over the years, and drivers must apply to be considered for the award. Heim has 15 starts, exceeding the rule's limit of 12 prior to the Rookie of the Year season, and is therefore not eligible for the award.
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