Hendrick Motorsports news from the team and drivers. This section covers one of the most successful NASCAR stock car racing teams in the history of the sport. Hendrick Motorsports competes in the NASCAR Cup Series.
There will be a new Chevrolet Camaro on the track in 2020
On Thursday, Chevrolet announced they will be switching from the Camaro ZL1 to the Camaro ZL1 1LE model for the 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.
The 1LE is essentially a track version of the ZL1.
Read MoreNASCAR driver indefinitely suspended; Driver offers explanation
Bristol Motor Speedway hosted the most recent round of the NASCAR schedule. The triple-header race weekend hosted the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.
View the full Bristol Motor Speedway penalty report below.
Read MoreHendrick says NASCAR drivers don’t cut his rookie driver ‘any slack’ and Byron needs to ‘come back’
Fireworks exploded in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. Kyle Busch and William Byron were in a battle for 2nd at the start of lap two.
Busch looked to his inside,
Read MoreJimme Johnson has a new crew chief, effective immediately
Jimmie Johnson and chad Knaus have claimed 7 NASCAR championships together. Five of those championships were claimed in back to back order.
For 2019, the two parted ways. Knaus remained with Hendrick Motorsports. Now, he’s the crew chief for the young William Byron.
Read MoreStatements from Nationwide Insurance, Alex Bowman and Rick Hendrick
Between 2008-2014, Nationwide Insurance was the entitlement sponsor for the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
Following the 2014 season, Nationwide announced they would be stepping down as the primary sponsor for the step-ladder series. Instead, the company doubled down on their sponsorship of Dale Earnhardt Jr within Hendrick Motorsports.
Read MoreNASCAR will evaluate cars on downforce and drag following Texas Motor Speedway
Denny Hamlin drove to to the win on Sunday. NASCAR told the team to take it easy with the celebrations as they planned wind tunnel tests after the race week.
However, Denny Hamlin was not on of those cars that will be evaluated in the wind tunnel.
Read MoreLarson issues an apology letter to Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports
On Tuesday, Kyle Larson made comments about Hendrick Motorsports. In those comments, he stated that the organization has found a way to cheat the system.
How? Kyle Larson stated that the team shows up in early part of the season with cars that are well within the rule book.
Read MoreBowman builds his own dirt cars and still doesn’t understand cup car engineering
NASCAR has intensified the penalties for failing inspection in 2019. The penalties are higher and at the same time, the tolerance for failed inspections is reduced.
Ahead of qualifying for the race, it only takes two failed inspections to have you car chief ejected for the race weekend.
Read MoreCar chiefs ejected for the duration of Daytona Speedweeks
Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon and Ty Dillon have all been penalized ahead of Daytona 500 qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
NASCAR is heading into 2019 with a goal of ruling with an iron fist. Specifically, that’s in regards to inspections.
Read MoreChevy sees progress on the Camaro ZL1 heading into the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series season
In 2017, Toyota brought a new Camry body shape to the NASCAR Cup Series. They went on to win 16 races and claim the championship with Martin Truex Jr. Meanwhile, through the last 10 playoff races,
Read MoreThe 2019 No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 has been released by Jimmie Johnson on Good Morning America
This morning, 43-year-old racing driver, Jimmie Johnson visited the Good Morning America set in New York. The new paint scheme was released in a live segment of the show.
Watch the Jimmie Johnson paint scheme reveal video below.
Read MoreJeff Gordon wanted to be a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver
Gordon: “I wasn’t thinking NASCAR at all.”
As Jeff Gordon was coming up, an open wheel driver had a tendency to move into the open wheel side of professional motorsports. Yet, Jeff Gordon moved into cars with fenders and went on to set record after record in the world of NASCAR.
Read MoreJeff Gordon’s driving career is over but he still has more to do in NASCAR
Rick Hendrick is 69 years old and operates a four-car super team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
63% of people retire between ages 57 and 66. Meanwhile, bulk of NASCAR team owners are still at it,
Read MoreAlly Financial signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2019 and 2020
Jimmie Johnson sits at a record-tying 7 NASCAR championships. However, heading into 2019, he’ll have a new sponsor. That’s the first time he’ll lack Lowe’s as a primary sponsor in his NASCAR Cup Series career.
Ahead of the race at Martinsville speedway that new sponsor has been announced.
Read MoreHendrick Motorsports announces changes for the 2019 NASCAR season
Rick Hendrick: “It’s no secret that Chad and Jimmie have experienced their ups and downs over the years.”
Jimmie Johnson currently does not have a sponsor for the 2019 NASCAR season. However, Rick Hendrick stated earlier in the week that has expects to have a sponsor announcement in the next month or so.
Read MoreCan Kasey Kahne Racing remain on the Outlaws tour without funding from an active NASCAR driver?
Kasey Kahne talks NASCAR retirement and KKR operations
Kasey Kahne joined the NASCAR Cup Series in 2004. He was crowned rookie of the year that season. He didn’t claim any wins that year but he finished second,
Read MoreKyle Larson comments on new found Hendrick speed; Rules for 2019; NASCAR CEO change
Ahead of the 2018 season, NASCAR introduced a new inspection system. The lasers and templates are out. In it’s place is an optical scanning station that points the entire race car.
Some teams were quicker than others to adapt to the new rules.
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