Corey Heim continued his impressive run in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series by claiming the pole position for Friday’s eero 250 at Richmond Raceway. His fastest lap time of 23.095 seconds earned him the top starting spot in the regular season finale, putting him in a strong position to pursue his seventh win of the season.
This pole marks Heim’s fourth consecutive in 2025, his sixth of the year, and the 12th overall in his Truck Series career, reflecting his remarkable consistency and speed on the track.
Top Qualifiers for the Season Finale and Notable Performances
Joining Heim on the front row is the defending NASCAR Truck Series champion Ty Majeski, who secured the second spot. Layne Riggs, Grant Enfinger, and Sammy Smith completed the top five qualifiers, while Chandler Smith, Matt Crafton, Jake Garcia, Christian Eckes, and Daniel Hemric rounded out the top 10.
Other notable qualifiers include Kaden Honeycutt in 11th place and Luke Fenhaus, who posted the fastest time during Friday’s practice session, starting 15th. Two-time Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes qualified 17th, with Rajah Caruth and Carson Kvapil starting 21st and 25th, respectively.
Rookies Caleb Costner and Andres Perez made their Truck Series debuts by qualifying 32nd and 22nd, respectively. Gio Ruggiero, who faces a challenging situation as he sits 21 points below the playoff cutoff, was unable to attempt a qualifying lap and will start 35th. Corey LaJoie, set to take over Perez’s No. 77 for the remainder of the season, qualified 26th.
Race Details and Broadcast Information
The eero 250 is scheduled to start shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on FS1, the Motor Racing Network (NRN), and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Ty Majeski enters the race as the defending event winner, adding another layer of competition to the Richmond finale.
Context on Coverage and Regional Ties
Samuel, a NASCAR reporter for Yardbarker since February 2024 and a member of the National Motorsports Press Association since October 2024, covers this event. Notably, Richmond Raceway shares geographical ties with NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, adding significance to the race week for local fans and drivers alike.