The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series made its way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, for another high-speed showdown under the lights. With the championship battle heating up, drivers looked to conquer the 1.5-mile track, but unpredictable weather and strategic pit calls played a massive role in the night’s drama. From lead changes and rain delays to a hard-fought battle at the finish, Las Vegas delivered an unforgettable race.

​Corey Heim emerged victorious, securing his second win of the season, while Grant Enfinger, Tanner Gray, and Ty Majeski fought hard for top positions. Let’s break down all the action from Las Vegas, from the green flag to the checkered flag.

Las Vegas Craftsman Truck Series Recap

Early Battle for the Lead
As the field took the green flag, Corey Day (7) and Tyler Ankrum (18) led the pack, with Justin Haley (07) providing an early push to Day. The battle for the top spot quickly intensified as Ankrum made a bold move on Lap 2, slipping past both Haley and Day to take command of the race.

Multiple Lead Changes Before Weather Strikes
The lead changed hands multiple times in the early laps:

Lap 16: Corey Day surged back to the front, passing Ankrum going into Turn 3.
Lap 17: Ty Majeski capitalized on a loose moment from Day and took over the lead.
However, the race’s first caution came out on Lap 26 due to light rain on the track, temporarily pausing the action.

Stage 1 Results (Lap 30 - Under Caution)
Despite the weather delay, Ty Majeski held on to win Stage 1, followed by:
2. Tyler Ankrum
3. Corey Day
4. Corey Heim
5. Stewart Friesen
6. Jake Garcia
7. Justin Haley
8. Chandler Smith
9. Giovanni Ruggiero
10. Rajah Caruth

A pivotal moment followed during pit stops, where Ben Rhodes gambled on a two-tire stop, winning the race off pit road. However, Corey Heim, who initially exited second, was penalized for speeding and sent to the back of the field.

Stage 2 Dominated by Ankrum
The rain briefly halted the action under a red flag at Lap 35, with drivers remaining in their trucks before racing resumed at Lap 38. Ben Rhodes and Tyler Ankrum led the restart, with Ankrum taking control and setting a blistering pace.

The 18-truck of Ankrum never looked back, leading wire-to-wire in Stage 2 to earn his first stage win since North Wilkesboro in 2024.

Stage 2 Results:
Tyler Ankrum
Chandler Smith
Stewart Friesen
Corey Heim
Ben Rhodes
Justin Haley
Jake Garcia
Rajah Caruth
Kaden Honeycutt
Corey Day
Another pit stop shuffle saw Corey Heim emerge as the leader off pit road, followed by Friesen, Haley, Smith, and Enfinger. Meanwhile, Luke Fenhaus was hit with a penalty for too many crew members over the wall, forcing him to start from the rear.

Final Stage: A Battle for Victory
The final stage saw an immediate red flag as rain returned, forcing another delay. Once racing resumed at Lap 63, Corey Heim and Stewart Friesen led the field to green.

Late-Race Incidents & Lead Changes
With 50 laps remaining, Kaden Honeycutt got loose, forcing Tyler Ankrum into the wall as he attempted to avoid the spinning truck—shaking up the frontrunners.

The next restart featured Chandler Smith and Corey Heim on the front row, but another caution came just nine laps later when Jack Wood (91) slammed into the wall and was forced to retire.

After a restart with 34 laps to go, the lead changed once again:

Lane Riggs surged to the front before a hard-charging Corey Heim retook the lead.
Tanner Gray made an aggressive move into second place, setting up a battle for the win.
Corey Heim Takes the Checkered Flag!
With a flawless final run, Corey Heim crossed the finish line first, securing his second victory of the season. The final top 10 were:

Corey Heim
Grant Enfinger
Tanner Gray
Ty Majeski
Lane Riggs
Stewart Friesen
Rajah Caruth
Chandler Smith
Matt Crafton
Tyler Ankrum

This victory solidified Heim as a major championship contender heading into the next race at Homestead-Miami Speedway next Friday night.