Parker Kligerman Disqualified, Corey Heim Named NASCAR Truck Series Winner

NASCAR drivers Ricky Stenhouse and Shane van Gisbergen faced penalties before the Daytona 500, failing pre-race tech checks which will see them starting from the back and losing key personnel from their teams. Meanwhile, Chase Briscoe secured pole position with a lap speed of 182.745 mph, breaking Ford’s longstanding dominance at drafting tracks. In the NASCAR Truck Series, Parker Kligerman was disqualified after winning the Fresh From Florida 250 due to his truck being too low at the rear in post-race inspections, promoting Corey Heim to victory. This disqualification highlights the stricter enforcement of NASCAR's rules established in 2019, which allow for the removal of victory status if vehicles do not meet technical specifications. Heim expressed mixed feelings about winning due to Kligerman's misfortune, emphasizing the importance of fair competition. The events underscore NASCAR's commitment to maintaining competitive integrity through rigorous technical inspections.