Corey Heim Wins Black's Tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway

NASCAR Truck Series driver dominates race, laps majority of field

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:38pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the high-speed action and movement of a NASCAR Truck Series race, with no discernible faces, logos, or other identifiable elements.Corey Heim's dominant victory at Rockingham Speedway showcases the raw power and intensity of NASCAR Truck Series racing.Darlington Today

Corey Heim, the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, won the Black's Tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway on Friday night. Heim dominated the race, leading for most of the event and lapping many of his competitors. He held off a late surge from Kaden Honeycutt to take the checkered flag.

Why it matters

Rockingham Speedway is a fan-favorite track that has a long history in NASCAR. Heim's victory kicks off the Easter weekend racing schedule and showcases his talent as a former series champion, even though he is not running full-time in the Truck Series this season.

The details

Heim led from the start, winning both the first and second stages of the race. He was able to put the majority of the field a lap down before dealing with a right-front issue that slowed him down late. This allowed Honeycutt, driving Heim's old No. 11 truck, to close the gap, but Heim was able to hold on for the win.

  • Heim won the Black's Tire 200 on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is currently in the early stages of its 25-race season.

The players

Corey Heim

The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, who is not running full-time in the series this season.

Kaden Honeycutt

The driver of the No. 11 truck, who made a late surge to challenge Heim for the win.

Chandler Smith

The current points leader in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series through the first four races of the season.

Layne Riggs

Sitting in third place in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings after the first four races.

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What they’re saying

“It's always great to win at Rockingham, especially on Easter weekend. The team gave me a great truck and we were able to dominate most of the race.”

— Corey Heim

What’s next

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will continue its 25-race schedule, with the next event being the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

Corey Heim's victory at Rockingham Speedway showcases his talent as a former series champion, even though he is not running full-time in the Truck Series this season. The race kicked off the Easter weekend schedule and highlighted the continued popularity of Rockingham Speedway among NASCAR fans.