Corey Heim takes home souvenir from Martinsville fight
At the end of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway, Corey Heim was involved in a wild altercation by the famous hot dog stand in the infield. Caden Kvapil won the prestigious late model race, while Heim made contact with Treyten Lapcevich as he took second away on the final lap. The two drivers then collided after the checkered flag, with Heim's car climbing over the top of…
Corey Heim, a rising star in NASCAR, recently took home a souvenir from a chaotic incident at the Martinsville Speedway. During the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, Heim collided with Treyten Lapcevich after the checkered flag, causing Heim's car to climb over Lapcevich's machine. Moments later, team members from Lapcevich's Chad Bryant Racing confronted Heim near the hot dog stand, resulting in a physical altercation.
Despite the chaos, Heim remained calm and never retaliated against his opponents. Post-fight, Heim shared a photo of the damaged menu, which he kept as a reminder of the intense battle. The menu now hangs alongside the grandfather clock he won for his 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory. Heim is set to race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, with 23XI Racing as his team.
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