Venue & Race Info
- Track: Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, Virginia
- Race Name: Slim Jim 200
- Date/Time: Friday, October 24, 2025 – 6:00 PM ET
- Broadcast: FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
- Race Length: 200 laps (105.2 miles)
- Stages: 50 100 200 laps
Martinsville is NASCAR’s iconic 0.526-mile paperclip short track, famous for its tight corners, bump-and-run passes, and playoff drama.
Playoff Picture
The Martinsville elimination race locks in the Championship 4 for Phoenix.
- Corey Heim: Already clinched with 11 wins this season, including Martinsville.
- Ty Majeski: Defending champion, advanced with consistency despite being winless in 2025.
- Tyler Ankrum: Earned his first Championship 4 berth with steady top-10s.
- Kaden Honeycutt: Claimed the final spot via a tiebreaker over Layne Riggs after finishing 2nd at Martinsville.
Eliminated: Grant Enfinger, Daniel Hemric, Rajah Caruth, Layne Riggs.
Driver Matchups to Watch
- Corey Heim vs. the Field – Heim has dominated 2025 with double-digit wins and no DNFs.
- Ty Majeski vs. Kaden Honeycutt – Majeski’s experience vs. Honeycutt’s underdog story after replacing Stewart Friesen midseason.
- Tyler Ankrum vs. Short-Track Pressure – Ankrum’s consistency will be tested under Martinsville’s bump-and-grind racing.
Team & Manufacturer Breakdown
- Toyota (Heim, Ankrum), Ford (Majeski), Chevrolet (Honeycutt) – a balanced mix of manufacturers in the Championship 4.
- Heim’s Tricon Garage Toyota has been the class of the field all year.
- Honeycutt’s Halmar Friesen Racing Chevy represents the Cinderella story of the playoffs.
Betting & Trends
- Favorite: Corey Heim – 11 wins, Martinsville track record, unmatched consistency.
- Dark Horse: Kaden Honeycutt – momentum from Martinsville runner-up finish.
- Trend: Martinsville races often feature multiple cautions and overtime finishes, creating chaos that can shuffle playoff standings.
Race Outlook
Expect intense short-track battles, bump-and-run passes, and playoff drama as drivers fight for a Championship 4 berth. While Heim is the clear favorite, the underdog story of Honeycutt and the consistency of Majeski and Ankrum make this one of the most unpredictable elimination races in Truck Series history.
