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Race Recap: Truck Series Regular Season Finale at Richmond
By Lindy Williams
The eero 250 at Richmond Raceway, the final regular-season race of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, delivered all the drama and excitement fans crave—and set the stage for an explosive playoff showdown. Here's how the action unfolded.
Victory for Corey Heim — Seventh Win Seals Regular-Season Title
Starting from pole, Corey Heim of Tricon Garage turned in a commanding performance to capture his seventh win of the season, the most by any driver this year.
This victory not only closed out the regular season in style but also confirmed Heim as the Regular Season Champion and the top seed heading into the playoffs.
Ty Majeski’s Dominant Night Goes Awry
Defending Richmond winner Ty Majeski set the pace early, sweeping both stages and leading a race-high 143 lapsSpeedwayMedia.com+13Wikipedia+13Frontstretch+13.
But with just under 50 laps to go, a late-race incident with teammate Matt Crafton derailed his bid for victory. Majeski still managed to salvage a hard-fought second-place finish.
Final Podium & Top 10 Breakdown
Finishing strong behind Heim and Majeski were:
| Position | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1st | Corey Heim |
| 2nd | Ty Majeski |
| 3rd | Layne Riggs |
| 4th | Sammy Smith |
| 5th | Corey LaJoie |
| 6th | Gio Ruggiero |
| 7th | Jake Garcia |
| 8th | Ben Rhodes |
| 9th | Chandler Smith |
| 10th | Kaden Honeycutt |
Key highlights:
- Layne Riggs showed his strength with a solid third-place, reinforcing his position among the playoff contenders.
- Jake Garcia, finishing seventh, clinched the 10th and final playoff spot, knocking Ben Rhodes just out of contention.
Playoff Picture Now Set
Here’s how the 2025 Truck Series Playoff field shakes out:
Automatic Winners:
- Corey Heim
- Layne Riggs
- Chandler Smith
- Daniel Hemric
- Tyler Ankrum
- Rajah Caruth
Points Qualifiers:
- Ty Majeski
- Grant Enfinger
- Kaden Honeycutt
- Jake Garcia
That final spot went to Garcia, bumping out Ben Rhodes based on points.
Battle Recap
- Heim showcased strategy, composure, and stellar execution under pressure to clinch both the win and the regular-season crown.
- Majeski, despite leading the majority of laps, saw chances slip away due to unfortunate contact.
- Playoff drama heightened as Garcia grabbed the final qualifying spot at Rhodes’ expense, proving every point mattered in this tight race.
What’s Next?
The Trucks now shift their focus to the playoffs, starting August 30 at Darlington with the Sober or Slammer 200. With momentum on his side and a strong resume this season, all eyes are on Heim as the title favorite—but the chase is far from over.
