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Parker Kligerman’s Daytona Nightmare: From Underdog Victory to Disqualification Shock

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February 16, 2025
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Parker Kligerman’s Daytona Nightmare: From Underdog Victory to Disqualification Shock

Feb 14, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Parker Kligerman (75) does a burn out after winning the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Daytona giveth, and Daytona taketh away.

For Parker Kligerman and Henderson Motorsports, the Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway was supposed to be a moment of triumph.

After charging through the field from 23rd place, Kligerman outlasted the chaos, dodged wrecks, and took the checkered flag in one of the most thrilling upsets in Truck Series history.

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But just one hour later, his celebration was ripped away.

🚨 Post-race inspection found a ride height violation, leading to a brutal disqualification.

Just like that, Kligerman went from Daytona winner to last place (36th), and runner-up Corey Heim was handed the victory.

Henderson Motorsports: A Cinderella Story Cut Short

For Henderson Motorsports, Kligerman’s win would have been monumental.

As a small, single-truck team with only one full-time employee, Henderson had defied the odds. Their gritty, blue-collar effort had delivered a legendary upset—or so they thought.

Before the disqualification, the team shared an emotional message with fans:

“Just want to say ‘Thank you’ for all of the kind messages we’ve received so far. We’re a small team with only one full-time employee and a bunch of part-timers/volunteers who have a genuine love for this sport. Your support makes all of the hard work we put in well worth it.”

The post instantly went viral, with NASCAR fans celebrating the team’s hard-fought success.

But within an hour, it all came crashing down.

🚨 NASCAR ruled that Kligerman’s No. 75 Chevrolet Silverado violated post-race ride height regulations, resulting in an automatic disqualification.

The team refused to accept the decision quietly, immediately announcing their intention to appeal:

“OFFICIAL UPDATE: We’ve decided to appeal the disqualification of our #75 Truck from yesterday evening’s NCTS Race at Daytona.”

Corey Heim: The New Winner, But With Mixed Emotions

For Corey Heim, the news of his 11th Truck Series victory came in a way he never expected.

“Well, it’s my first time having this kind of scenario happening either way, so certainly glad to be on the right side of it,” Heim admitted.
“It sucks for Parker and those guys. It seemed like they put themselves in a position at the right time to win the race, but obviously, there is another level to it after the race. Grateful to be in the spot to take advantage of that.”

Despite being handed the victory, Heim recognized the heartbreak on the other side of the garage.

Kligerman’s Devastation: A Career-Defining Win Ripped Away

For Parker Kligerman, this wasn’t just another race.

It was validation for years of grinding in NASCAR’s lower tiers, a chance to prove that he could still win at the highest level of Truck Series racing.

Instead, he was left crushed, frustrated, and searching for answers.

From hero to heartbreak in just one hour—a brutal reminder that in Daytona, victory isn’t official until the tech inspection clears.

What’s Next? The Appeal Process Begins

🚨 Henderson Motorsports has already filed an appeal, meaning this saga isn’t over yet.

If the team can prove that the infraction didn’t give them a competitive advantage, there’s a slim chance NASCAR could reverse the penalty.

But if the ruling stands, Kligerman will have to wait for another shot at victory, while Corey Heim’s victory will be cemented in the record books.

Either way, this Daytona controversy won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

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