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Corey Day Criticized for Atlanta Wrecks, Then Rallies to Fourth in Xfinity Race

The Hendrick rookie apologized for the lap-105 contact that sidelined JR Motorsports cars, with no penalties reported.

Overview

  • Five laps into the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at Atlanta, Corey Day triggered a multi-car crash while attempting an aggressive move, damaging entries for Ryan Sieg, Kyle Sieg, Harrison Burton, and Blaine Perkins.
  • On lap 105, Day misjudged turn three, clipped Carson Kvapil’s No. 1, and collected Justin Allgaier, sending both JR Motorsports cars into the wall and bringing out a pivotal caution.
  • Day acknowledged fault over the radio, asking that an apology be relayed to Kvapil and saying he did not realize the No. 1 was lower on corner entry.
  • Rival drivers and fans condemned the incidents, with Ryan Sieg blasting Day’s judgment and online commenters questioning Hendrick’s driver selection.
  • Despite crashing early and later falling a lap down, Day earned the free pass and charged back to finish fourth, matching his career-best result, according to Motorsport.com.