TC Daily Pit Stop: Mini Tyrrell Wins RAM: Race For The Seat; Corey Heim Running 12-Race Cup Schedule for 23XI
TC Daily Pit Stop: Monday, February 9, 2026
Mini Tyrrell Wins RAM: Race For The Seat; Will Drive No. 14 Truck Full-Time
Mini Tyrrell, a 21-year-old Late Model Stock Car racer from Manassas, Virginia, has realized his dream of competing full-time in NASCAR’s National Series.
Tyrrell, a perennial contender in the zMAX CARS Tour, was able to edge out Carson Ferguson to take the top step of the podium after winning the series’ final competition in Late Model Stock Cars at South Boston Speedway.
The eight-episode reality television program known as RAM: Race For The Seat was announced in early January, and featured a total of 15 drivers facing off for a full-time spot in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 14 RAM 1500.
During the three-week competition, which was filmed following the conclusion of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series campaign, drivers were faced with races in various disciplines of cars at various racetracks, like South Boston Speedway, Caraway Speedway, and Virginia International Raceway.
On top of the on-track portion of the competition, drivers were also judged on their leadership skills, ability in press conferences, and marketability for the RAM Trucks brand — including a commercial shoot, which provided some interesting moments.
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Corey Heim Scheduled for 12 Cup Races with 23XI in 2026
Defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Corey Heim will compete in an expanded NASCAR Cup Series schedule with 23XI Racing in 2026, the team announced on Friday.
Heim will once again get behind the wheel of the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE, a fourth entry for the 23XI Racing organization, in a total of 12 events throughout the season, beginning with the season-opening DAYTONA 500.
The Marietta, Georgia-native was named the first-ever development driver for the high-profile organization – co-owned by future NASCAR Hall of Famer Denny Hamlin and NBA superstar Michael Jordan — at the start of last season.
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Other NASCAR Headlines:
Shane Van Gisbergen Lands New Primary Sponsor, SuperFile, for DAYTONA 500
Pella Window Returns as Primary Sponsor for Ryan Ellis in 2026
Jordan Anderson Racing Confirms Competition Leadership for 2026
Carson Hocevar Signs Long-Term Contract Extension with Spire Motorsports
Progressive Returns As Sponsor for Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026
Onin Staffing Joins HYAK Motorsports for Two-Race Sponsorship
Cleetus McFarland to Join Niece for Daytona Truck Race Pending NASCAR Approval
2026 Paint Schemes
Paint schemes for the 2026 NASCAR Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and Craftsman Truck Series season are flying in quickly as the season quickly approaches. Keep up with the latest paint scheme reveals with TobyChristie.com’s handy Paint Scheme Database.
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