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Corey Heim stuns NASCAR with Brickyard 400 win as part-time Cup driver

Corey Heim wins Brickyard 400 as part-time NASCAR Cup driver

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  • Primary Driver: Corey Heim wins Brickyard 400 as part-time NASCAR Cup driver
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Corey Heim's victory at the Brickyard 400 was first reported by Motorsport.com and Autoweek on July 26, 2026.

The win is notable for being achieved by a part-time Cup driver. According to The Press Democrat, Heim executed a daring pass on the final restart to secure the historic victory. The Tennessean and FOX Sports provided additional insights into the race and its outcomes.

The race strategy played a significant role in the outcome, as mentioned by Yahoo Sports. Denny Hamlin's point lead was extended, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

The current state of NASCAR standings shows Heim's win impacting the Cup Series points, with The Tennessean providing an update on the standings.

Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 42d ago.

Quick answers

Who won the Brickyard 400?

Corey Heim

What type of NASCAR driver is Corey Heim?

Part-time Cup driver

What was notable about Heim's win?

His daring pass on the final restart

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