TC Daily Pit Stop: Trackhouse Finalizes Driver-Crew Chief Lineup; Corey Day Running Full-Time at Hendrick in 2026; Retzlaff to Viking
TC Daily Pit Stop: Monday, November 10, 2025
Trackhouse Finalizes Driver-Crew Chief Lineup, Car Numbers for 2026
Trackhouse Racing is setting out the complete framework for the team’s effort in the NASCAR Cup Series next season. On Friday, the Justin Marks-led organization confirmed not only its full driver-crew chief lineup for the 2026 campaign, but also the team’s car number assignments.
Ross Chastain (No. 1) will be paired with Brandon McSwain.
Connor Zilisch (No. 88) will be paired with Randll Burnett.
Shane Van Gisbergen (No. 97) will be paired with Stephen Doran.
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Corey Day Gets Nod to Run Full O’Reilly Schedule with Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports has tapped development driver Corey Day to compete full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026, the organization confirmed on Friday.
The 19-year-old driver, who made a total of 11 appearances in NASCAR’s second-tier division in 2025, will pilot the No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, fielded by Hendrick Motorsports — the winningest team in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series.
After a successful season serving as crew chief of the No. 17 Chevrolet in 2025, Adam Wall will return to Hendrick Motorsports once again to serve as shot-caller for Corey Day.
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Denny Hamlin ‘Plans to’ Return in 2026, But ‘Is Going to Need Some Time’
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