2024 CRC Brakleen 175 – Final Leaderboard Report

At 5:03 PM ET on July 12, 2024, the orange flag set the stage for the CRC Brakleen 175. By 5:51 PM ET, the green flag waved, signaling the start of the race. Christian Eckes took an early lead, but by lap 12, Corey Heim surged ahead. Lynchpin moments included the first caution at lap 16 and Heim’s capture of Stage 1, leaving Eckes in the rearview mirror with a 1.753-second lead.

Heim continued to dominate, clinching Stage 2 by lap 30 with a substantial 3.097-second lead over Eckes. The race saw its share of drama, as another caution was hoisted during lap 31. Anonymous and Jake Garcia each briefly led in lap 33, debunked by Heim who reclaimed a 2.026-second advantage. Accidents involving Mallozzi and Boyd in lap 45 added to the tension, followed by another caution at 6:46 PM ET.

As the laps wound down, Heim’s consistency became evident. By lap 53, he led with a 0.753-second margin, continuing to outpace rivals such as Grant Enfinger. Despite multiple cautions and even a red flag at lap 63, Heim maintained his grip. Though yellow flags reappeared, the suspense climaxed at 7:54 PM ET when the race resumed. Heim’s leadership throughout 45 laps became the defining narrative of the event, showcasing his prowess on the track.