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.
The 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.
Read MoreNASCAR race results from Watkins Glen International featuring the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on August 5th, 2018
Today, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field turns left and right. The 2.454-mile road course of Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York is set to host the premier division of NASCAR.
Read MoreNationwide extends deal with Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. (Aug. 2, 2018) – Nationwide has extended its relationship with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports with a new two-year agreement that will increase its majority sponsorship of Alex Bowman and the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team to 20 races per season beginning in 2019.
Read MoreA similar NASCAR paint scheme was scheduled for 2017; The NFL stepped in and said no – New paint scheme cleared for this weekend at Pocono Raceway
Axalta is partnered with Hendrick Motorsports as well as the Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Teacher program. In 2017, the NFL team logo was going to run on the #88 car driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr in his final season.
Read MoreNASCAR penalty report from New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Over the weekend, NASCAR rolled into the 1-mile oval of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series hosted the double-header weekend in Loudon, NH.
View full 2018 New Hampshire Motor Speedway penalties below.
Read MoreNo. 9 Darlington ride carries special significance to Elliott family
CONCORD, N.C. – Ever since he joined the NASCAR Cup Series, Chase Elliott has looked forward to the annual trip to Darlington Raceway – particularly due to the throwback feel of the Southern 500 race weekend.
This year,
Read MoreWith 36 career wins on the World of Outlaws tour, 25-year-old David Gravel is looking for new opportunities
Gravel: “I would regret not trying to get an opportunity in the upper ranks.”
Two years ago, David Gravel joined CJB Motorsports. Right out of the gate, the team won 9 races.
Read MoreRay Evernham: “It ran one race. It dominated that race and was banned by NASCAR.”
Hendrick Motorsports – Chassis No. 2429
The car featured a promotional campaign for Jurassic Park: The Ride. On the hood of the #24 sat a T-Rex decal. The car naturally picked up the nickname.
Read MoreJimmie Johnson finished 3rd at Bristol, his best finish of the 2018 season
Over the past few weeks, Jimmie Johnson has stated that the speed was showing improvement in his car. However, the results weren’t there to back up the statement.
Until Monday at Bristol Motor Speedway where Johnson finished 3rd to Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson.
Read MoreAfter wrecking Dale Earnhardt Jr at Richmond there was a shooter on the loose at Kentucky; Kyle Busch then hired an FBI guy to follow him around for safety
In 2008, Dale Earnhardt Jr filled the seat of Kyle Busch at Hendrick Motorsports. That’s not actually how it went down.
Read MoreChase Elliott #9 hit with L1 penalty and $50,000 fine after Texas Motor Speedway
The No. 9 team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from Hendrick Motorsports received an L1-level penalty for a violation found at the NASCAR R&D Center stemming from Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
The team was found to have violated Sections 20.4.8.1 (dealing with rear window support).
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