NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International — August 8, 2025
Corey Heim
Winner
81
Laps
36
Entries
6
Leaders
Corey Heim won the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 8, 2025, leading 44 of 81 laps. Daniel Hemric finished second; Giovanni Ruggiero rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, August 8, 2025
Season
2025
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Corey Heim |
| 2 | 17 | +15 | Daniel Hemric |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Giovanni Ruggiero |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Christopher Bell |
| 5 | 13 | +8 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | Sammy Smith |
| 7 | 33 | +26 | Ty Majeski |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | Connor Zilisch |
| 9 | 25 | +16 | Matt Mills |
| 10 | 6 | -4 | Layne Riggs |
| 11 | 16 | +5 | William Sawalich |
| 12 | 29 | +17 | Wesley Slimp |
| 13 | 24 | +11 | Matt Crafton |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | Dawson Sutton |
| 15 | 15 | — | Jake Garcia |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | Connor Mosack |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Brent Crews |
| 18 | 30 | +12 | Spencer Boyd |
| 19 | 31 | +12 | Derek White |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Timmy Hill |
| 21 | 4 | -17 | Andres Perez de Lara |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Chris Buescher |
| 23 | 8 | -15 | Chandler Smith |
| 24 | 32 | +8 | Grant Enfinger |
| 25 | 36 | +11 | Gian Buffomante |
| 26 | 9 | -17 | Ben Rhodes |
| 27 | 34 | +7 | Frankie Muniz |
| 28 | 12 | -16 | Tanner Gray |
| 29 | 28 | -1 | Toni Breidinger |
| 30 | 7 | -23 | Ross Chastain |
| 31 | 18 | -13 | Parker Kligerman |
| 32 | 20 | -12 | Rajah Caruth |
| 33 | 23 | -10 | Jack Wood |
| 34 | 35 | +1 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 35 | 27 | -8 | William Lambros |
| 36 | 11 | -25 | Kyle Busch |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 12.3 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Heim | 20.8 | 1 | +19.8 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 7.2 | 4 | +3.2 |
| 8 | Connor Zilisch | 21.4 | 8 | +13.4 |
| 20 | Timmy Hill | 20.8 | 20 | +0.8 |
| 22 | Chris Buescher | 10.2 | 22 | -11.8 |
| 30 | Ross Chastain | 16.2 | 30 | -13.8 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | 13.0 | 36 | -23.0 |
Predicted finish from NR-Rating model. Delta = predicted − actual (positive = driver beat prediction). Confidence: High Confidence = low variance (stdDev ≤ 9), Moderate = medium variance, Coinflip = high variance.
Historical Context
- Christopher Bell: was the model’s top pick based on 8 career starts at Watkins Glen International with a 11.6 avg finish, finishing P4 on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen?
Corey Heim won the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen at Watkins Glen International.
Where was the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen held?
The 2025 NASCAR Truck Series at Watkins Glen was held at Watkins Glen International on August 8, 2025.