Kyle Larson Rallies Late to Win Truck Series Race at Homestead

Homestead-Miami Speedway never fails to disappoint. That was no different in the Craftsman Truck Series race. The track again showed that it might belong as the championship-deciding race. Corey Heim was looking to continue his dominant start to the 2025 season. For much of the race, he did just that. Though ‘Heim-Time’ fell short as NASCAR Cup driver Kyle Larson showed off what he does best.

After plenty of intense racing early at the front of the field, between Heim, Larson, Ross Chastain, and Layne Riggs, it was very clear those four would be the trucks to beat. Boy did all four deliver some awesome racing.

Kyle Larson Rally’s Late to Win Truck Series Race at Homestead

The excitement of the Baptist Health 200 did not have to wait long, as on the opening lap trouble befell rookie driver Gio Ruggiero as he was put in a tough spot by Chastain in a four-wide into turn one, and a bit of contact sent him around. Where he collided with Ben Rhodes, all but wrecking both driver’s nights.

One might say it was a typical Chastain move, to put drivers in a bad spot on lap one, turn one. Much like he did to Chase Elliott in the Cup Series at COTA earlier this season. But it is just the way racing is these days.

After getting everything cleaned, the rest of the short 30-lap stage went green, with plenty of tight battles for the lead between Heim and Larson. Heim in his No.11 Toyota was able to hold off Larson in his No. 07 Chevy to win the opening stage.

Wins the pole ✅
Wins Stage 1 ✅

It's @CoreyHeim_ out front after one stage at @HomesteadMiami. pic.twitter.com/6AjUiFRa4h

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 22, 2025

Exciting Battles Continue

The close fight for the race lead continued throughout the second stage. Ty Majeski was able to get his No. 98 Ford up into the battle. Despite catching Heim, Majeski dropped to third behind Kyle Larson, as Heim was able to sweep the stage wins, further showing how strong his truck was at Homestead.

Pit stops following the end of the stage shook things up once again, as Majeski got damaged in a run-in while trying to exit the pits. The incident also involved the No. 38 of Riggs and the No. 45 of Kaden Honeycutt. The radios of each of the drivers certainly lit up following the moment.

There’s damage to the nose of the No. 98 after contact with the No. 45 during pit stops.@TyMajeski brings his truck back down pit road for repairs. pic.twitter.com/50ZtrhCKV2

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 22, 2025

It all but knocked both Honeycutt and Majeski out of a Top Five type of night.

Larson Runs Out of Talent

Kyle Larson’s night certainly looked like it went up in smoke on Lap 91 of 134 in the race. As he and Riggs fought for the second spot. The two made a little contact, and Larson went for a spin. Luckily for him, he didn’t hit the wall. Kyle was able to continue but had to restart deep in the field. It certainly seemed like he was out of the running at that point.

A full 360 for @KyleLarsonRacin, but he keeps it out of serious trouble. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/UvXIYFWDDp

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 22, 2025

Things changed as the final run ended up being about 39 laps or so.

Heim Time Runs Out

Despite a strong restart from Chastain, Corey Heim was able to run him down. And the pair kept fighting back in forth, which ultimately brought Layne Riggs back into the outstanding battle at the front of the field.

Heim was the fastest truck all night and looked to be cruising to his third win of the season. Then some unforeseen circumstances started to befall his No. 11 Toyota. He had a nice lead when he suddenly lost power on the back-stretch causing him to drop to third.

There’s trouble for Heim as the No. 11 loses power! pic.twitter.com/A0ctUakK1T

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 22, 2025

Despite the issue, he was able to get it back going and then kept after it. In fact, despite several engine hiccups, he was able to race back up to the lead. While that drama was playing out, Kyle Larson was making waves riding the wall. While Heim pulled out to a nice lead over Riggs, Larson continued to pass trucks.

The power issues for Heim showed back up with three to go, as Riggs slipped past, with Larson right on his tail. Despite getting past Heim, Kyle Larson just wasn’t going to be denied as he slipped by Riggs, to win the Truck Series race at Homestead.