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Corey Day Hendrick Motorsports contract extension

Overview

Racing prospect Corey Day has signed a long-term contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports. Under the agreement, the 20-year-old driver will return for a second consecutive full-time season in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027, driving the No. 17 Chevrolet Camaro.

Following the initial announcement of a limited NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2027, further details have emerged regarding his entry. Due to Hendrick Motorsports reaching its four-car limit under the 2025 Charter Agreement, Day will utilize Hendrick’s technical relationship with Spire Motorsports to compete in approximately five to six races. This limited schedule is expected to include various tracks during the summer and fall of 2027. Hendrick officials indicated that multi-time champions Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon will assist in planning Day’s Cup Series schedule.

Entities

Corey Day · Hendrick Motorsports · Kyle Larson · Jeff Andrews · Jeff Gordon

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Corey Day to debut in NASCAR Cup Series with Spire Motorsports in 2027

    Corey Day will debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with a limited schedule through Spire Motorsports, utilizing a technical partnership with Hendrick Motorsports.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Corey Day signs long-term extension with Hendrick Motorsports

    Corey Day has signed a long-term extension with Hendrick Motorsports, securing a full-time 2027 season in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and a limited schedule in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Sources

autoweek.com · essentiallysports.com · fanbuzz.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · leadlap.de · si.com · speedwaymedia.com · sportsnaut.com · virtualleozone.com · yourNEWS.com