With regards to an ideal race, they do not get a lot better than what Corey Heim did on Saturday within the inaugural NASCAR Truck race at Lime Rock Park. He began from pole, posted the quickest lap, received each phases, and led 99 of 100 laps on his option to capturing the checkered flag. Layne Riggs led one lap as he nosed forward of Heim (briefly) on a restart.
Heim now has 16 profession wins within the Truck Collection, which is tenth on the all-time wins listing.
“It was nothing in need of unbelievable, man,” stated Heim. “These are the races I actually look ahead to. I put together fairly arduous for them and to see that every one repay is tremendous particular. The truck was so good in the present day. I am unable to complain one bit about that. Flawless day. We’ll take that and transfer ahead.”
Ty Majeski completed second, Gio Ruggiero third, Ben Rhodes fourth, and Australian Supercars star Cam Waters rounded out the highest 5. Chandler Smith was sixth, Josh Bilicki seventh, Brent Crews eighth, Daniel Hemric ninth, and Tyler Ankrum tenth.
The ultimate stage was delayed as a consequence of one truck leaking fluid, forcing a quick purple flag. As soon as issues bought again rolling, Heim remained totally in management with Riggs second and Mosack transferring as much as third as Taylor slipped again.
Matt Crafton went off observe and made an unscheduled pit cease consequently however once more, there was no want for a full-course yellow. Dawson Sutton was additionally pressured to limp again to the pits after struggling a lower tire.
It seemed just like the race would possibly go caution-free, however Matt Mills bought caught off-track with simply 11 laps to go, inflicting the primary pure yellow of the race.
That restart ended up being probably the most hectic as Jordan Taylor misplaced management and spun from inside the highest 5. A pair different vehicles have been collected together with his teammate Rajah Caruth, however the race remained inexperienced and Heim escaped the chaos unscathed. Taylor, who had run inside the highest 5 all day, ended up twentieth as a result of late-race spin.
Phases 1 and a pair of
Rajah Caruth, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
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The race was remarkably clear with Heim main the way in which from the very begin. The No. 11 TRICON Toyota was unstoppable, by no means really relinquishing management of the race.
Spencer Boyd was the primary incident of the 100-lapper, spinning off into the grass earlier than carrying on. Heim earned the Stage 1 win with over seven seconds between himself and Layne Riggs with IMSA star Jordan Taylor in third.
The second stage was a lot of the identical with no notable incidents and Heim once more driving off with the stage win. Riggs remained second and Taylor third. Passing gave the impression to be very troublesome across the small highway course.
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