Hendrick Motorsports developmental driver Corey Day pulled off a daring late-race overtake in Night 2 of the 2025 World of Outlaws World Finals. Racing fans across social media took notice, including fellow HMS prospect Rajah Caruth.The moment came in MicroLite Last Chance Showdown at the Charlotte dirt track, where Day was driving the Jason Meyers Racing No. 14. Caruth summed up the moment by reposting the post on X:“That was too tuff @corey_day_🔥”The clip, which quickly made the rounds on social media, showed the 19-year-old execute back-to-back sliders to overtake Cale Thomas in the closing laps. Corey Day, who had started third, swept past Thomas in a thrilling final-lap sequence.Day's move earned him a spot in the night’s feature race, where he went on to charge from 21st to finish an impressive third. Speaking after the race, he said, via World of Outlaws:“I rolled out there and saw it was curbed up on the wall, so I was happy to see that. I hate that we made it so difficult on ourselves Qualifying bad and having to start all the way back there. We had a really good car. We’re making gains on it, and I think this will set me up good for Saturday as long as I have an okay tomorrow. We’ll keep working on it.”Rajah Caruth’s reaction reflected the wider paddock’s admiration for Day’s growing reputation as one of the most versatile young racers in NASCAR. The Hendrick Motorsports duo has shared garage space through the team’s Xfinity and developmental programs this year.The Charlotte showdown victory was one of several highlights from Thursday’s action-packed opener at the World Finals, where three series - the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, the Real American Beer Late Models, and the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds - ran feature races.Rico Abreu captured his first-ever World Finals win in the Sprint Car feature, while Hudson O’Neal stole the Late Model race with a final-corner pass on Brandon Sheppard. In the Modified ranks, Matt Sheppard extended his record-setting season with another dominant performance.Corey Day’s rising profile and Hendrick Motorsports’ Xfinity plansCorey Day (17 Hendrick Motorsports driver) at Phoenix Raceway. Source: GettyThe World Finals heroics came just hours before Hendrick Motorsports confirmed that Corey Day would drive the No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet full-time role in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The announcement marked the next step in a rapid rise for the teenager, who joined HMS late last year after strong showings in both dirt and late model competition.Day made 11 Xfinity starts in 2025, earning two top-10 finishes, including a P4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He also posted two top-5 finishes and a pole in the Craftsman Truck Series while continuing to race sprint cars and late models in his extensive 2025 developmental schedule.Speaking on his full-time move, Day said, via Hendrick team release:“The opportunity to race full time for Mr. Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports is something I’ve been working toward,” Day said. “Adam and the No. 17 team have shown the ability to win races, and I can’t wait to build on that foundation and compete for a championship.”From sprint cars to stock cars, Corey Day’s adaptability has drawn comparisons to his mentor Kyle Larson, another Californian who seamlessly transitioned from dirt to NASCAR success.