Corey Heim’s tearing up the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series like few others, and his latest Darlington victory just adds to it. But the 22-year-old’s future is stuck in neutral, and fans are losing it. Widely seen as the second-best prospect in NASCAR and the crown jewel of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s pipeline with 23XI Racing, Heim’s on track for one of the most dominant Truck seasons ever. Eight wins, 15 top tens, 13 top fives, and two regular-season championships, his stats scream superstar. Yet, a full-time jump to the next level feels like a pipe dream, and the rumor mill’s buzzing with frustration over what’s next for him.

For years, Heim’s been battling the same hurdle: no clear path to a full-time ride. Despite three straight championship-caliber seasons in Trucks, he’s been piecing toget

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