NASCAR
Justin Allgaier Wins 2026 O’Reilly Series Championship at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Seventh proved to be good enough for the No. 7. Justin Allgaier elevated himself to legendary status with a second career O’Reilly Series championship coming at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The 40-year-old racer from Illinois now stands alongside the series’ all-time greats as the 10th multi-time champion. Announcing earlier this week that he’s back for more with a multi-year deal, this JR Motorsports team may just be starting a dominant era.
Haas Factory Team led all of the opening Stage between Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer. Behind them, early trouble derailed the night for Corey Day. Chevrolet No. 17 tried clearing himself by Rajah Caruth’s 88 on lap eight. Day did come back out on track laps down, but ultimately finished 34th.
TROUBLE FOR DAY! 😱
Championship contender
[@corey_day_]crashes on the backstretch and is towed back to the garage.[pic.twitter.com/XmmiQ2jqIk]— NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (@NASCAROReillyAP)
[November 7, 2026]
Stage 2 would likewise also be won by Mayer in similar fashion, making a late pass over Creed. Mayer saw a long pit stop after sweeping the stages, however, sett...