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Corey Day impresses in rookie season with Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:37 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Corey Day impresses in rookie season with Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR

Summary

Corey Day is competing full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with Hendrick Motorsports as of July 2026. Day has quickly established himself by securing two wins in his first 21 races and currently ranks fourth in the standings. The 20-year-old, previously known for his dirt racing skills, has made a smooth transition to stock cars after starting in ARCA Menards and Craftsman Truck Series. Under the mentorship of NASCAR champions, Day aims for a successful season and possibly a Chase playoff spot, acknowledging the challenges ahead.

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By the Numbers

•Corey Day has two wins in 2026, ranking him fourth in points.
•His victories came at Talladega and Dover earlier this season.
•Day is surrounded by influential mentors, including Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon.
•He began racing heavier cars in 2024 and previously competed in ARCA and Trucks.
•The Hendrick Motorsports program restarted its O'Reilly Series participation in 2022.

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10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Day Navigates Life As Hendrick Motorsports’ Future NASCAR Star

What they're saying

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Hendrick Motorsports knows how to find talent in NASCAR. The four-car Chevrolet powerhouse has always been — year-in and year-out — the one team guaranteed to have at least one driver fighting for a championship. But the team has not had in-house prospects in nearly two decades. Until now. Hendrick’s last full-time driver in the […] The post Corey Day Navigates Life As Hendrick Motorsports’ Future NASCAR Star appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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