Corey Heim wins Brickyard 400, second Cup win in 15 starts

In a stunning performance that continues to defy expectations, part-time driver Corey Heim captured the prestigious Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 26, 2026, securing his second career NASCAR Cup Series victory in just 15 starts. The 24-year-old driver for 23XI Racing executed a decisive move on a late restart to take the lead and held off a field of established stars to win one of the sport's crown jewel events.

Heim seized his opportunity with 34 laps remaining, using a strong push from Joey Logano on the outside lane to pass his own team co-owner, Denny Hamlin, on a restart. Once in front, Heim managed his car over the final green-flag run, fending off a persistent challenge from Christopher Bell to win by 0.287 seconds. Logano finished third, followed by Chase Briscoe and Hamlin, who faded to fifth after leading the race.

The victory marks a historic achievement, making Heim the first driver to win two of his first 15 Cup Series starts since racing legend A.J. Foyt accomplished the feat in 1965. He is also the first part-time driver to win multiple races in a season since Davey Allison and Tim Richmond did so in 1987. Heim, who won on the road...