Corey Heim signs with 23XI Racing

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22-year-old from the Toyota Driver Development Program is getting more races in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2025

Corey Heim has a new multi-year deal with 23XI Racing. The agreement will place the 22-year-old in a wide-range of seats beginning with the 2025 season.

Heim has collected 12 wins in the NASCAR Truck Series. Last season, Heim ran a part-time schedule in the NASCAR Cup Series driving two races with Legacy Motor Club and one with 23XI Racing.

Now, signed as a 23XI Racing driver, he’ll run a part-time schedule in the NASCAR Cup Series. He’ll drive the No. 67 beginning with the race at Kansas Speedway. Bootie Barker will serve as the crew chief.

Additionally, Heim will run multiple NASCAR Xfinity Series races with Sam Hunt Racing. Those efforts will also be backed by 23XI Racing. His first race in 2025 with that team comes at Circuit of the Americas.

Corey Heim comments

"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,” Heim stated via the team release.

“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. 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."

23XI Racing comments

"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."

Sam Hunt Racing comments

"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."

Toyota Racing comments

"Corey continues to impress on-track with his racing acumen and talent behind the wheel and also continues to work hard behind the scenes with TRD partners, at TPC, and on the simulator," said Tyler Gibbs, president, TRD U.S.A.

"We are pleased to have a robust schedule in place for Corey this year and know that he will take advantage of every opportunity to continue to grow as a race car driver. Everyone at TRD looks forward to a long tenure with Corey as we support him in reaching his ultimate goals in NASCAR competition."

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