Corey Heim Outduels Tyler Reddick for First NASCAR Cup Win at Inaugural San Diego Race
Heim passed Tyler Reddick with two laps left and gave 23XI Racing a 1-2 finish after Reddick fell to 25th on a flat tire.
- On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Corey Heim secured his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at the inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, leading a 1-2 finish for the team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan.
- Tyler Reddick dominated much of the race but suffered a tire issue with two laps remaining, forcing him to surrender the lead in NASCAR's first street race in San Diego.
- A nine-car incident on a Lap 32 restart caused a nine-minute red flag, sidelining Shane Van Gisbergen, while Bubba Wallace recovered from a costly penalty to finish second.
- Heim's victory marks the second time in three years that an inaugural street race has produced a first-time winner, reinforcing the organization's status as a top team.
- Heim prepares for a full-time ride next season with the organization as the Cup Series heads north to Sonoma Raceway on June 28.
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