Hendrick Extends Day’s O’Reilly Series Deal, Plans Cup Series Outings for Him in 2027
Corey Day will stay full-time in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027 and add limited NASCAR Cup Series starts, Hendrick Motorsports said.
- Hendrick Motorsports announced a long-term contract extension for Corey Day, keeping the driver who joined the organization in 2025 with the team that hand-picked him for development.
- Currently in his first full-time season, Day ranks fifth in the NASCAR Reilly Auto Parts Series standings following last Saturday's Chase opener at Darlington, with two victories at Talladega and Dover.
- The agreement keeps the rookie in the No. 17 HMS Chevrolet full-time for 2027 while also adding limited NASCAR Cup Series starts; specific schedule details will be announced later.
- Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, praised Day's "generational talent" and rapid pavement adaptation, while Jeff Gordon, vice chairman, noted, "There's no substitute for seat time, which makes Corey's progress even more impressive."
- Day expressed gratitude to the 500 teammates supporting his development, stating, "I'm focused on winning a championship together this year" before transitioning to his expanded 2027 schedule with the team.
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