Corey Day seeks improved performance before NASCAR Chase begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Corey Day is aiming to regain his race-winning speed as the NASCAR O'Reilly Series regular season nears its end. Currently fifth in the standings, Day is just 32 points behind second-place Carson Kvapil. Despite a strong start to the season, Day has not finished in the top five since late May at Charlotte Motor Speedway. With only two races left, he needs to find competitive pace to make a run for the championship with the upcoming Chase format.
- •Day drives the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports O'Reilly Chevrolet.
- •He has not finished in the top 5 since May.
- •The Chase format could allow Day to compete for the championship.
- •Day sits 32 points behind second-place Kvapil.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Corey Day looking to find race-winning speed with Chase drawing near
"Corey Day is looking to find race-winning speed in the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports O'Reilly Chevrolet with the 2026 Chase drawing near.
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