Corey Day pursues NASCAR championship with back-to-back wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Corey Day is in contention for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship, sitting third in the standings with four races remaining. Day trails leader Sheldon Creed by seven points after winning consecutive races at Las Vegas and Charlotte. The rookie from Hendrick Motorsports expressed confidence in his title hopes during a SiriusXM NASCAR Radio appearance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum. Day aims to continue his success at upcoming events in Phoenix, Talladega, Martinsville, and Homestead.
- •Corey Day is third in the NASCAR standings, 7 points behind Sheldon Creed.
- •He won back-to-back races at Las Vegas and Charlotte.
- •Four races remain in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.
- •Day aims for victory in the next four races.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Corey Day Confident About NASCAR Title Chances: ‘Right Where We Want Them’
"Corey Day confident about 2026 championship hopes.
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