Kevin Harvick recently spoke about the speculation surrounding Corey Heim’s potential promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series after the 2025 Truck Series season. On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Harvick discussed the swirling rumors involving Heim joining a new Cup Series team amid reports of Legacy Motor Club possibly purchasing Haas Racing.
With Legacy (Motor Club) buying Haas (Factory Team), we don’t know if that’s true or not,
Harvick remarked.
But rumors over the last couple of weeks with Legacy buying Haas is who’s the third driver there? If they are buying it, they’re going to need another driver for a Cup car.
The potential acquisition is seen as a strategic move for Legacy Motor Club to gain another charter, as they are currently involved in a legal dispute with Rick Ware Racing. Legacy holds two full-time charters, while Haas currently has one, so the buyout could possibly reshape driver lineups and team structures.
Corey Heim: Dominant Force in the NASCAR Truck Series and Cup Experience
Corey Heim has firmly established himself as a top competitor in the Truck Series since becoming a full-time driver in 2023. Having secured the regular season title twice, including this year’s championship, Heim has proven his skill and consistency on the track. Additionally, Heim has made appearances in the Cup Series over the last two years, racing twice with Legacy Motor Club and twice with 23XI Racing in the current season.
Insights from NASCAR Insider on Heim’s Path to the Cup Series
Despite the excitement around Heim’s Truck Series success, Fox Sports NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass recently indicated that Heim is unlikely to make the Cup Series jump in 2025. According to Pockrass, the Xfinity Series might serve as an intermediate step before Heim moves up full-time.
Heim has dominated the trucks this year with five wins and 10 top fives in 16 starts,
Pockrass wrote.
He clinched the regular-season points title with two races left. Already signed with 23XI Racing, he will likely have to wait until 2027 to be in a Cup car full-time. Whether he’s in an Xfinity car full-time in 2026 is still TBD.
Corey Heim Clinches 2025 Truck Series Championship Early
Heim secured this year’s NASCAR Truck Series regular-season championship after finishing third at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, achieving the title with two races remaining. This early clinching highlights Heim’s dominant form throughout the season.
Feels really good. Just a testament to how good I’ve been this year,
Heim expressed after the race.
I feel like this is probably the first race where I haven’t had a legitimate shot to compete for the win, so that really says something.
Implications of Legacy Motor Club’s Interest in Haas and Heim’s Career Prospects
The ongoing rumor about Legacy Motor Club purchasing Haas Racing introduces uncertainty for drivers and teams in NASCAR’s upper tiers. Should the acquisition proceed, it could create opportunities for new driver placements, including a potential Cup ride for Corey Heim. However, with existing contracts and gradual development paths, Heim’s full-time presence in the Cup Series may be a few years away, requiring patience from the driver and his supporters.