Corey Heim earns major call-up to Michael Jordan and Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR team for 2024 NASCAR Cup Series

look like Corey HaimAn impressive run in the Truck Series paid off handsomely. Continuing his growth trajectory next season, Heim announced that he will serve as a reserve driver for NASCAR Cup Series teams Legacy Motor Club and 23XI Racing. In addition to his duties as reserve driver, he will also serve as a simulator driver at LMC.

The Georgia native is yet to make his Cup debut, but his recent move certainly paves the way for future opportunities. The 21-year-old missed out on the title last year in the Truck Series. He also battled an illness that caused him to miss the race at Gateway Motorsports Park. With a part-time Xfinity schedule and his truck commitment to Tricon Garage, this announcement means Corey Heim will have a busy and exciting 2024 NASCAR season.

Tricon Garage drivers eager to learn from NASCAR circuit’s greatest minds

The 2024 NASCAR season could very well be a breakout season for young driver Corey Heim. Tricon Garage’s No. 11 driver will now serve as a reserve driver for NASCAR Cup Series teams, LMC and 23XI. While Haim isn’t guaranteed to make his first appearance in the Cup Series, he will be able to learn from and learn from some of the best team owners in the sport like Michael Jordan and Jimmie Johnson.

Announcing the move, Heim posted on X: “I’m excited to announce that I’ve been signed by @LEGACYMotorClub as their simulator and reserve driver for this season and will also be a reserve driver for @23XIRacing. Can’t wait to learn from and work with all the great people on both teams! #ToyotaTeam. “

Legacy Motor Club and 23XI are one of three teams using Toyota Camrys in the Cup Series. While JGR and 23XI were the ones initiating the change, LMC has also recently made the switch and 2024 will be their first season with Toyota racing cars. Heim himself is a member of Toyota Racing in the Truck Series and will now be able to gain stock car racing experience, albeit from the outside.

The 21-year-old has big plans for the 2024 season and he will kick things off by joining forces with the Cup driver in the season opener.

Corey Heim teams with Bubba Wallace and John Hunter Nemechek for IMSA Daytona race

Corey Heim will start his season in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series on January 26 at Daytona International Speedway. He will team up with 23XI’s Bubba Wallace and LMC’s John Hunter Nemechek. The trio will compete in a Toyota Supra GT4 EVO under the SMOOGE Racing banner.

The race is a four-hour endurance challenge preceded by the iconic 24 Hours of Daytona. This will be Wallace and Nemechek’s first race with Heim, who is quickly climbing the ranks and working with more experienced racers. Corey Haim also ran a few laps and interacted with Wallace and Nemechek in preparation for the event. He tweeted at the time: “Learn something new this week. Excited to keep improving and have fun on Friday! “

With a season opener as a Cup driver and a spot reserved for multiple Cup Series teams, Corey Haim is slowly but steadily working his way up the rankings. Who knows, the start of the cup could be just around the corner for the youngster!

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