SpeedyCash.com 250

RACE RECAP

Corey Heim surged from 4th on the grid to capture the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway, methodically working through the field before taking control in the closing stages. The No. 11 led 96 laps on the day and scored 80.6 fantasy points. The margin of victory was 0.279.

Daniel Hemric (No. 19) finished second, while Rajah Caruth (No. 71) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Grant Enfinger captured Stage 1 and Corey Heim won Stage 2. The race featured 15 lead changes among 9 drivers. Long green-flag runs put a premium on tire management and setup, as the track surface evolved throughout the race.

The biggest mover of the race was Ben Rhodes (No. 99), who charged from 28th to 6th — a gain of 22 positions that made the No. 99 one of the top fantasy value plays. Tanner Gray also impressed, climbing from 25th to 5th.

The race wasn't without drama — 11 drivers failed to finish. Jake Garcia (started 3rd) was collected in an accident after completing 164 laps, and Connor Mosack (started 12th) was collected in an accident after completing 162 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Corey Heim led all scorers with 80.6 points, followed by Daniel Hemric (49) and Tyler Ankrum (38.4).

BY THE NUMBERS

Lead Changes

Leaders

11/57

Cautions / Laps

DNFs

1,554

Green Flag Passes

0.279

Margin of Victory

102.008

Avg MPH

2:33:31

Race Time

34.1%

Under Caution

9.2

Avg Green Run (Laps)

Stage Winners

S1Grant Enfinger

S2Corey Heim

Lap Leaders

#11Heim96laps

#18Ankrum24laps

#9Enfinger19laps

#98Majeski12laps

#34Riggs10laps

#71Caruth5laps

#88Crafton3laps

#13Garcia3laps

#99Rhodes2laps

Caution Breakdown

1L22–254LCompetitionLD #22

2L32–376L#17, 45, 1 Incident FrontstretchLD #02

3L42–476LStage 1 ConclusionLD #5

4L53–564L#34 Spin Turn 2

5L58–614L#77 Spin Turn 2

6L65–717L#34, 66 Incident Frontstretch

7L82–876LStage 2 ConclusionLD #5

8L148–1536L#33 Incident Turn 2LD #18

9L156–1616L#52, 9, 38 Incident Turn 4 [Red Flag: 00:04:55]LD #07

10L164–1674L#13, 81 Incident Turn 2LD #02

11L169–1724LDebris Turn 1LD #76

KEY TAKEAWAYS

01Corey Heim won the SpeedyCash.com 250 from 4th, leading 96 laps and scoring 80.6 fantasy points — the highest of the field.

02Grant Enfinger won Stage 1 and Corey Heim captured Stage 2, each pocketing 10 bonus fantasy points.

03Ben Rhodes was the top mover, climbing 22 positions from 28th to 6th — the kind of place differential that wins fantasy weeks.

0411 drivers failed to finish, including Jake Garcia (started 3rd, out with accident) and Connor Mosack (started 12th, out with accident). These DNFs turned promising fantasy starts into busts.

05The race saw 11 cautions for 57 laps and 15 lead changes among 9 drivers at an average speed of 102.008 mph.

PERFECT LINEUP

Optimal 5-driver roster for this race

Salary

$0/50

Avg Finish

P3.6

Total Points

386.80

Group	Driver	Salary	Finish	Led	Bonus	Pts
A	Corey Heim	$0	1	96	+16 S1:6 S2:10	161.20 2 × 80.60
B	Daniel Hemric	$0	2	0	+14 S1:7 S2:7	85.75 1.75 × 49.00
C	Tyler Ankrum	$0	4	24	+3 S2:3	57.60 1.5 × 38.40
D	Ben Rhodes	$0	6	2	+5 S2:5	45.25 1.25 × 36.20
E	Tanner Gray	$0	5	0	+4 S1:4	36.00 1 × 36.00