
At 23, Heim is exactly the kind of young talent NASCAR has been pushing to the front, and a win at a temporary street-style circuit on a naval base — passing Reddick with three laps left — is the sort of result that announces someone rather than confirms them. Reddick is an established Cup contender, so the pass wasn't against a soft field. The venue itself is unusual enough that the circumstances won't be dismissed, but a late-race move on a proven driver holds weight regardless of the postcode.
The 23-year-old won Sunday’s race on Naval Base Coronado after passing Tyler Reddick with three laps to go.