Mission 176 at The Glen

Corey Heim delivered a commanding performance in the Mission 176 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, converting a 1st-place starting position into a trip to victory lane. The No. 11 led 44 laps on the day and scored 76.4 fantasy points. The margin of victory was .202.

Daniel Hemric (No. 19) finished second after starting 17th — an impressive climb of 15 positions, while Giovanni Ruggiero (No. 17) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Corey Heim captured Stage 1 and Ben Rhodes won Stage 2. The race featured 8 lead changes among 6 drivers. Road-course precision was the name of the game, as drivers navigated the complex layout that punished every missed apex.

The biggest mover of the race was Ty Majeski (No. 98), who charged from 33rd to 7th — a gain of 26 positions that made the No. 98 one of the top fantasy value plays. Wesley Slimp also impressed, climbing from 29th to 12th.

The race wasn't without drama — 7 drivers failed to finish. Ben Rhodes (started 9th) was collected in an accident after completing 68 laps, and Tanner Gray (started 12th) was collected in an accident after completing 64 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Corey Heim led all scorers with 76.4 points, followed by Christopher Bell (50) and Sammy Smith (40.1).