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Corey Day Returns to NASCAR Title Race
Corey Day edges Carson Kvapil in tight Las Vegas finish to re-enter O’Reilly title hunt.
In brief
Corey Day edges Carson Kvapil in tight Las Vegas finish to re-enter O’Reilly title hunt. Corey Day secured third O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory to join six drivers within 52 points of title leader Sheldon Creed. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Day wins Las Vegas race
Corey Day claimed his third O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to re-enter this year’s title race.
Day and Kvapil battle
Day and Carson Kvapil exchanged the lead four times in the final 12 laps of the 201-lap race, with Day edging Kvapil by 0.287 seconds.
Day’s race strategy
Day, with a dirt racing background, chose the high line often brushing the wall while Kvapil wrapped the inside of the track.
Kvapil’s race reflection
Kvapil admitted he was in position but didn’t get a good run off the fourth turn on the final lap, costing him the win.
Kvapil’s team advantage
Kvapil said both drivers used Hendrick Motorsports engines and chassis, making them the class of the field with no competition.
Chase standings update
With five races left in the Chase, six drivers are within 52 points of title leader Sheldon Creed, including Day at fifth.
What matters most
Corey Day secured third O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory to join six drivers within 52 points of title leader Sheldon Creed.
