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Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Corey Heim slammed into the wall twice while destroying his tires during the first few runs Sunday in the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado.It was no problem for Heim, whose No. 67 Toyota inexplicably kept getting faster on the way to his first career Cup Series victory in only his 13t...
Key takeaway 67 Toyota inexplicably kept getting faster on the way to his first career Cup Series victory in only his 13t...
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For local racing fans in Terrell Hills , Corey Heim's surprise win at the inaugural San Diego race is a reminder that NASCAR's reach extends beyond traditional tracks in the southern United States. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills residents may not have a direct connection to the San Diego race, but they can appreciate the excitement of a new driver emerging on the scene. Heim's victory, which came at a street course on Coronado Island, shows that NASCAR is willing to experiment with new venues and formats, potentially opening up opportunities for races in other non-traditional locations, including possibly in the San Antonio area. With Heim set to move to full-time Cup racing next season, local fans will be watching to see if he can build on this momentum and become a consistent competitor in the series.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Corey Heim slammed into the wall twice while destroying his tires during the first few runs Sunday in the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado.It was no problem for Heim, whose No. 67 Toyota inexplicably kept getting faster on the way to his first career Cup Series victory in only his 13t...
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