Corey Heim Sparks Rookie Ban Controversy

Corey Heim dropped a bold verdict on NASCAR's rookie ban rule, saying it's 'losing value to that award' after the rule changed from 7 to 12 starts. Denny Hamlin added confusion, saying he wasn't consulted and the rule change feels arbitrary after Ty Gibbs and SVG got exceptions. The committee's past exceptions make the situation messy. Heim's two wins already overshadow the award, but the controversy keeps the spotlight on 23XI's rising star.