Kevin Harvick highlights the impressive performance displayed by Corey Heim over the past two weeks. Harvick and Heim (Via IMAGO) made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Dover fourteen days ago, stepping in at Legacy Motor Club. The No:43 Toyota Camry seat was left vacant after Jones sustained a serious injury in a crash at Talladega and was advised to take a week off. LMC decided to keep him on the sidelines for two races to ensure a full recovery, giving Heim his second opportunity to compete at Kansas.
The 21-year-old Corey Heim wasted no time in his first Cup stint. He achieved a top-25 finish in both races and performed solidly considering his rookie status. According to a former Cup champion, Heim’s impressive performances have put significant pressure on Legacy and Toyota to promote him sooner.
Corey Heim will now shift his focus to winning the Truck Series title, which he lost in the previous season’s chaotic finale. He is currently the most consistently performing driver in the series. The No:11 Trico Garage Toyota’s worst finish in the first eight races of 2024 is a P10, demonstrating his exceptional skills. He has already secured two victories, including one last week in Kansas.
The No:43 TRD driver will make his comeback this Sunday at Darlington after two weeks of anticipation. Harvick, when discussing Jones’ return, highlighted that as a two-time winner at the track, the former JGR star is someone to admire on race day.
Jones will be determined to make a strong comeback by securing a solid finish. However, he should not put too much pressure on himself and should ease into it. LMC is still in a developmental phase, and Jones’ return as a veteran driver will help expedite the process once again.