Corey Heim Receives Top NASCAR Truck Series Title Odds; Rick Ware Racing’s Corey Lajoie Gets Prime Analyst Gig

NASCAR Truck Series driver Corey Heim didn’t have to think long when presented an offer. Coming off a six-win season with TRICON Garage last season, Heim knew a good thing when he had it. 

When presented with a chance to return to the No. 11 Toyota, the 22-year-old native of Marietta, Georgia, jumped at the chance. With the team the past two seasons, Heim registered nine wins and a combined 26 top-five finishes. 

“Those guys are awesome,” Heim said, as reported by NASCAR.com. “You know, it wasn’t a hard decision when they gave it to me to go back with those guys at Tricon Garage and have the same team from top to bottom, with Scott Zipadelli and the whole No. 11 crew.” 

Will the team’s familiarity fuel Heim’s third consecutive trip the Championship 4 race? Last season, he placed second. In 2023, he was third. Is this season’s pennant Heim’s to lose?

BetOnline Sportsbook projected Heim (+220) to earn the 2025 circuit championship.

“Certainly, I’ve had my fair share of success with those guys and couldn’t do without them,” Heim said. “I certainly can’t wait to work with these guys. It’s always a privilege to be able to work with a team that’s capable of winning on a weekly basis, and I can’t wait to get started.” 

Thank You 2024 pic.twitter.com/psHre69cG1

— Corey Heim (@CoreyHeim_) December 31, 2024

Corey LaJoie Tackling Two Roles In 2025 

Entering the 2025 campaign, Corey LaJoie may be kickstarting a future career in broadcasting. 

Signed to run a part-time schedule for Rick Ware Racing, LaJoie is stepping back from racing fulltime and remains poised to debut as a Prime Video analyst. 

LaJoie reportedly declined a full-time offer to pilot the No. 19 Chevrolet for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, a championship-caliber organization. 

“It just wasn’t gonna be a good fit,” LaJoie said on his podcast, “Stacking Pennies.” 

LaJoie is scheduled to help broadcast five races for Prime this summer. 

Corey LaJoie to drive limited schedule for Rick Ware Racing. He'll attempt Daytona 500. Other races TBA. No. 01 — to align with his Stacking Pennies Performance brand. LaJoie also will be an analyst for the 5 Cup races on Amazon Prime Video. He explains new number/philosophy: pic.twitter.com/q8CaPwVtY5

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 27, 2025

2025 NASCAR Truck Series Championship Odds    

Here is an updated look at the drivers’ odds for capturing the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series championship odds, according to BetOnline Sportsbook:

*-Odds current at time of publication