Corey Day, a dirt racing star from Clovis, Calif., will compete in nearly 30 pavement races this season with Hendrick Motorsports and its affiliated teams in the NASCAR Xfinity, Craftsman Truck, ARCA and Trans AM Series, announced the team Thursday.
“When Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon say someone is the real deal, it certainly gets your attention,” Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a team release. “Corey comes from a great racing family and in a short time has demonstrated a level of talent that sets him apart.
“What he has already achieved at this stage of his career speaks volumes, and it is impressive to see how quickly he has adapted to the tarmac. We are delighted to welcome him to our team.
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Day, 19, was named Chili Bowl Rookie of the Year in 2022. He has won races in the World of Outlaws and the High Limit sprint car series. He won the Turkey Night Grand Prix midget car race in November.
Day ran four Truck races last season, making his NASCAR debut at Bristol.
Larson said of Day at Bristol last September: “He’s just extremely good and he’s super fun to watch. … I hope he can get more opportunities to learn these cars, to learn this style of racing and really being able to show it to the world how great it is and how much fun it is to watch.”
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“It’s a dream scenario,” Day said in a team statement. “I am grateful to Mr. Hendrick and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports and Hendrick Automotive Group for providing a platform to grow and compete at this level.
“There’s still a lot to learn on the road, but having such amazing support gives me a lot of confidence. I’m ready to work hard and make the most of it. It’s going to be a fun year.”
