Heim Claims Daytona Truck Series Victory After Kligerman Disqualification
NASCAR's Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway concluded with an unexpected twist as Corey Heim was declared winner after Parker Kligerman's disqualification due to his truck failing post-race inspection for being too low.
NASCAR cars racing at Daytona
The race ended under caution on the final lap following a multicar incident in Turn 4. Initially finishing second, Heim secured his first Daytona victory and 12th career win after Kligerman's disqualification.
Giovanni Ruggiero, a Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, impressed with a second-place finish in his Truck Series debut, leading 11 of the 100 laps. Reigning series champion Ty Majeski finished third, followed by Grant Enfinger in fourth despite facing earlier damage and a pit road penalty.
Key race highlights:
- Chandler Smith led a race-high 38 laps, finishing sixth
- Pole winner Ben Rhodes led 22 laps before finishing 20th after a lap 83 incident
- Actor Frankie Muniz achieved his career-best finish of 10th
- Cup Series driver Michael McDowell placed 26th in his first Truck Series start since 2009
Final top 10:
- Corey Heim
- Giovanni Ruggiero
- Ty Majeski
- Grant Enfinger
- Justin Haley
- Chandler Smith
- Daniel Hemric
- Jason White
- William Sawalich
- Frankie Muniz
NASCAR Trucks race leaderboard
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