Rick Hendrick news from the team and drivers of the NASCAR Cup Series team owner. Rick Hendrick is the founder of arguably the most successful team in NASCAR known as Hendrick Motorsports.
Hendrick 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 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 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 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 MoreRick Hendrick tells Toyota: “I’ll just steal them from ya.”
Toyota has a driver development program that stems from the dirt tracks ranks all the way to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Before Toyota came along, that was all but unheard of.
Beyond driver development, Toyota is highly engaged on the short track racing ranks with event promotion and team sponsorship.
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 MoreHendrick Motorsports welcomes a new primary sponsor ahead of Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, N.C. — The Hertz Corporation, one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies, has joined 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports as a primary sponsor of leading rookie of the year contender William Byron and his iconic No.
Read MoreAfter 18,000 laps led, the No. 48 team is set to have new primary sponsor in 2019; The Lowe’s sponsorship of Jimmie Johnson has ended sooner than initially planned
CONCORD, N.C. — The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champions No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team with driver Jimmie Johnson will have a new primary sponsor beginning next season.
Read MoreValvoline will become the the primary sponsor for 2 races with Alex Bowman
CONCORD, N.C. — Valvoline Inc. — a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services — has extended its partnership with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports through 2022.
In 2018, Valvoline™ will become a primary sponsor of the No.
Read MoreKelley Blue Book will share the role of primary sponsor on the #9
CONCORD, N.C. – Kelley Blue Book, the most trusted brand for car pricing, research, valuation and selling your car, has extended its relationship with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports with a three-year contract renewal through the 2020 racing season.
Read MoreDale Earnhardt Jr: “I was gunna go down with the ship at DEI”
Dale Earnhardt Jr first met Rick Hendrick at an ARCA Racing Series event in Topeka, Kansas. Mr H was running in the race as well, in those days the team owner would jump into a car from time to time.
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