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September 13, 2026 | Edition #986

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Hendrick Motorsports has announced a multi-year extension with young driver Corey Day. Apart from returning to the O’Reilly Series championship in 2027, he is also set to make his Cup Series debut. The issue is that NASCAR’s charter cap on HMS makes the situation tricky for Day to get his opportunity. But the good news is that the leadership group at HMS has found a way to ensure Day gets some exposure to racing on Sundays.

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Rick Hendrick Finds Backdoor to Get HMS Prodigy to Cup Despite Charter Rules

HMS can only field four full-time cars.

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