RACE RECAP
Corey Heim delivered a commanding performance in the NC Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, converting a 3rd-place starting position into a trip to victory lane. The No. 11 led 98 laps on the day and scored 84.8 fantasy points. The margin of victory was 6.229.
Ross Chastain (No. 44) finished second, while Kaden Honeycutt (No. 45) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Corey Heim captured Stage 1 and Corey Heim won Stage 2. The race featured 14 lead changes among 8 drivers. The technical demands of this road course separated the specialists from the oval-track regulars, with braking zones and turn-in points making the difference.
The biggest mover of the race was Stewart Friesen (No. 52), who charged from 32nd to 13th — a gain of 19 positions that made the No. 52 one of the top fantasy value plays. Grant Enfinger also impressed, climbing from 18th to 6th.
The race wasn't without drama — 3 drivers failed to finish. Chandler Smith (started 9th) was collected in an accident after completing 70 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Corey Heim led all scorers with 84.8 points, followed by Ross Chastain (51.1) and Kaden Honeycutt (51).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A |  | $0 | 1 | 169.60 2 × 84.80 |
B |  | $0 | 2 | 89.43 1.75 × 51.10 |
C |  | $0 | 3 | 76.50 1.5 × 51.00 |
D |  | $0 | 4 | 60.00 1.25 × 48.00 |
E |  | $0 | 5 | 46.00 1 × 46.00 |