
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 2026
The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, featuring a one‑lap qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Charbroil 300.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Corey Day across Nascar.

The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, featuring a one‑lap qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Charbroil 300.

The 2026 season will see the O'Reilly Series travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 15th race weekend of the year, where the 300‑mile Charbroil 300 will be contested in May. The event marks a key date on the schedule as teams prepare for a high‑stakes showdown on the 1.5‑mile oval.

Corey Day claimed his second O'Reilly Series win of 2026 at Dover Motor Speedway, a race that attracted 1.051 million average viewers and marked the series' most-watched event at the track since 2016.

Corey Day's victory at Dover Motor Speedway not only marks his second O'Reilly Series triumph this year but also propels the series to its longest streak of weekly audiences exceeding one million.

The schedule is packed with high‑stakes events, from the 400‑lap Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte to Alex Palou’s pursuit of a repeat Indianapolis 500 triumph.

With his Cup Series seat uncertain, Alex Bowman could see a return to Hendrick, a move to Spire Motorsports, or an early exit from full‑time racing. The coming seasons will determine his path.

Uncertainty surrounds Alex Bowman's 2027 plans as Hendrick Motorsports evaluates roster changes, while Spire Motorsports emerges as a credible alternative.

Corey Day's strong performances in the 2026 season have ignited speculation about a possible Cup Series transition, with veteran Denny Hamlin weighing in on the hurdles and prospects.

Corey Day clinches his second O'Reilly Series win at Dover, overtaking Justin Allgaier in the final laps and cementing his status as a championship contender.

During the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Dover Motor Speedway, Rajah Caruth and Jesse Love collided on a restart, adding to a series of recent clashes and allowing Corey Day to claim his first victory.

Corey Day’s late‑race maneuver at Dover secured his second win of the 2026 season, but post‑race inspections sparked penalties for several teams.

Corey Day, the 20‑year‑old Hendrick Motorsports development driver, captured the BetRivers 200 at Dover, out‑maneuvering veteran Justin Allgaier in a late‑race battle that hinged on tire management.

Corey Day's second win of the year came at Dover Motor Speedway, where a strategic pass on Allgaier and a daring tire gamble defined the race.

In a dramatic finish at Dover, Corey Day overtook race leader Justin Allgaier in the final laps, delivering a breakout performance that underscored his rapid ascent in NASCAR.

Corey Day won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover on Saturday, overtaking Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining to take the checkered flag. The event featured multiple crashes, a pole‑position mishap for Ross Chastain, and a top‑ten finish that included Sam Mayer and William Sawalich.

Corey Day drove the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to a hard‑earned victory at Dover, passing Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining after a chaotic race filled with stage drama and late‑race incidents.
Corey Day overtook Justin Allgaier with four laps left to win the BetRivers 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Dover, a race marked by nine cautions and multiple top‑10 incidents.

The May 16, 2026 event at Dover blended early stage dominance with late‑stage drama, culminating in a hard‑fought win for Corey Day.

Qualifying delivered a blistering 23.317‑second lap for Ross Chastain, while practice standouts Taylor Gray and William Sawalich set the stage for a competitive race weekend.

A look at the drivers poised to excel on Dover’s concrete oval, the historical patterns that favor early starters, and the salary‑saving strategies that can maximize DFS returns.

A week‑long celebration of garage access at Charlotte Motor Speedway invites fans to meet drivers, explore teams and experience the inner workings of NASCAR ahead of the iconic Coca‑Cola 600 race.

A vertigo episode has reignited concerns about Alex Bowman's future, prompting Hendrick Motorsports to weigh options that could reshape the team's roster for the upcoming season.

Alex Bowman's performance and medical issues have opened the door for Connor Zilisch, Corey Day, or a renewed deal with Bowman, while Kyle Busch is not under consideration.

The 2026 BetRivers 200 will bring a full slate of drivers to Dover’s concrete beast, where tire wear and tight racing could reshape the playoff picture.