Hendrick Motorsports Signs 19-Year-Old Dirt Racing Star Corey Day to Multiyear Deal

Hendrick Motorsports Signs 19-Year-Old Dirt Racing Star Corey Day to Multiyear Deal

By Michael Anderson

January 10, 2025 at 04:25 AM

Teenage dirt racing sensation Corey Day has secured a multiyear agreement with Hendrick Motorsports, including nearly 30 pavement races in 2025 with HendrickCars.com support.

Race driver in blue uniform

Race driver in blue uniform

Rick Hendrick expressed enthusiasm about Day's signing, noting endorsements from Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon. "Corey comes from a great racing family and has shown exceptional talent that sets him apart," Hendrick stated.

The 19-year-old's 2025 schedule includes:

  • 4 ARCA Menards Series races with Spire Motorsports (No. 77 Chevrolet)

    • Daytona International Speedway
    • Phoenix Raceway
    • Sonoma Raceway
    • Kansas Speedway
  • 8 Craftsman Truck Series races (No. 7 Chevrolet)

    • Las Vegas Motor Speedway
    • Homestead-Miami Speedway
    • Martinsville Speedway
    • Bristol Motor Speedway
    • Rockingham Speedway
    • Nashville Superspeedway
    • Indianapolis Raceway Park
    • Darlington Raceway

Day's impressive racing background includes:

  • 2022 Chili Bowl Rookie of the Year
  • 2023 King of the West 410 NARC championship
  • 2023 World of Outlaws Gold Cup Race of Champions
  • 2024: 10 wins and 25 top-10 finishes in 73 dirt starts
  • First pavement victory at Hickory Motor Speedway

"This is a dream scenario," Day said, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to grow and compete at this level. His 2025 schedule will also feature NASCAR Xfinity Series races and Trans Am Series appearances.

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