What’s Happening?

Friday morning, Hendrick Motorsports confirmed that they have re-signed William Byron through at least the 2029 season. This means that the current HMS driver lineup is under contract through the 2026 season.

• Byron earned this contract by becoming one of the most consistent drivers in NASCAR over the past few seasons. This includes 10 wins since 2023, three Championship Four appearances, and two Daytona 500s since 2023.
• However, it wasn’t always this way; after making his Cup Series debut in 2018 at 20 years old, Byron struggled, going winless until 2020 and not having a multi-win season until 2022. With this new contract, he will remain at HMS until he is 32 years old.
• In a press release from HMS, team owner Rick Hendrick said, “What makes him so special is that he combines natural ability with an unrivaled work ethic. You see it in the great ones – the drivers who could get by on talent alone but choose to outwork everyone anyway.”
• This contract locks down HMS’ lineup for at least another season, as Byron was on a contract year. Currently, the next HMS driver to be on a contract year will be Kyle Larson in 2026, then Chase Elliott in 2027, and finally Alex Bowman in 2028.

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