RACE RECAP
Corey Heim surged from 4th on the grid to capture the Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway, methodically working through the field before taking control in the closing stages. The No. 11 led 77 laps on the day and scored 82.7 fantasy points. The margin of victory was .451.
Kaden Honeycutt (No. 52) finished second, while Layne Riggs (No. 34) 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 10 lead changes among 6 drivers. The tight confines of this short track rewarded aggression and clean air, with tire management separating contenders from pretenders.
The biggest mover of the race was Brent Crews (No. 1), who charged from 21st to 4th โ a gain of 17 positions that made the No. 1 one of the top fantasy value plays. Patrick Staropoli also impressed, climbing from 29th to 15th.
The race wasn't without drama โ 4 drivers failed to finish. Daniel Hemric (started 9th) was collected in engine after completing 163 laps, and Rajah Caruth (started 7th) was collected in an accident after completing 72 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Corey Heim led all scorers with 82.7 points, followed by Ty Majeski (50) and Layne Riggs (49.7).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $0 | 1 | 165.40 2 ร 82.70 | |
B | $0 | 7 | 87.50 1.75 ร 50.00 | |
C | $0 | 3 | 74.55 1.5 ร 49.70 | |
D | $0 | 4 | 54.13 1.25 ร 43.30 | |
E | $0 | 2 | 42.00 1 ร 42.00 |


