Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Corey Day

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 16, 2026

How Corey Day built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Corey Day is an American professional dirt track and stock car racing driver. Currently, he competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 17 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Hendrick Motorsports. Day has also raced in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the ARCA Menards Series, and the ARCA Menards Series West, showcasing his experience across different racing platforms.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Started Racing Sprint Cars

In 2016, Corey Day began driving sprint cars in the USAC Restricted Micro Sprints for his family-owned team, achieving a best finish of 3rd at Keller Auto Raceway.

2021: First USAC National Midget Series Win

In 2021, Corey Day secured his first career USAC National Midget Series win at Circle City Raceway, becoming the youngest driver to achieve this milestone in a USAC National Series event.

2023: King of the West Sprint Car Series and Make-A-Wish Trophy Cup championships

In 2023, Corey Day won the King of the West Sprint Car Series and the Make-A-Wish Trophy Cup championships.

April 27, 2024: Late Model Racing Debut and Win

On April 27, 2024, Corey Day debuted in late model racing, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports at Hickory Motor Speedway, leading most of the laps to win his second race.

July 24, 2024: ARCA Menards Series Debut

On July 24, 2024, Corey Day's ARCA Menards Series debut was announced. He would run three races for Pinnacle Racing Group with sponsorship from HendrickCars.com, including Salem, Bristol, and Kansas.

September 16, 2024: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut

On September 16, 2024, Corey Day made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, driving the No. 81 truck, finishing eighteenth.

December 6, 2024: Signs with Hendrick Motorsports

On December 6, 2024, Corey Day signed a multi-year contract with Hendrick Motorsports.

2024: Full-Time High Limit Racing

In 2024, Corey Day ran full-time in the High Limit Racing, driving the No. 14 for Jason Meyers Racing, securing multiple wins and finishing fifth in points.

January 9, 2025: Spire Motorsports Announcement

On January 9, 2025, Corey Day's participation in four races for Spire Motorsports was announced. He was slated to drive the No. 77 car, starting with the season-opener at Daytona.

November 7, 2025: Full-Time with HMS in O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

On November 7, 2025, it was announced that Corey Day will run full-time for Hendrick Motorsports in the renamed O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for the 2026 season.

2025: Xfinity Series Races for HMS

In 2025, Corey Day was scheduled to run eleven races in the Xfinity Series for Hendrick Motorsports in their No. 17 car.

2026: First Career Win at Talladega and Second at Dover

In 2026, Corey Day started the season with a DNF at Daytona but later achieved his first career win at Talladega followed by a second win at Dover after a streak of top ten finishes.