​'It's Weird'– Denny Hamlin Unmasks Confusion Over NASCAR's Bizarre Corey Heim Rookie Ban

Before winning the two Cup Series races that turned Corey Heim into a sensation in 2026, he was already confirmed to have a full-time seat for 2027. 23XI Racing, owned by Denny Hamlin, had roped him in, and his trips to Victory Lane in San Diego and Indianapolis had the NASCAR community buzzing.