How ONE WIN forged a NASCAR dynasty…

Sometimes, to build the strongest dynasty in the sport, you only need one small victory. Today, Elly Productions is here to tell us the story of Hendrick Motorsports, one race away from folding and becoming the most dominant team in NASCAR history. 

• After Richard Petty was caught cheating, he backed out of the offer to drive Rick Hendrick‘s first car. Instead, they hired a 34-year-old winless driver named Geoff Bodine. Looking back, is this the person you would’ve signed if you were in Rick Hendrick‘s position?
• After two bad finishes, the expense of running a NASCAR team threatened to bankrupt Rick Hendrick, but luckily, his crew chief, Harry Hyde, convinced him to race one more race at Martinsville. If Rick Hendrick hadn’t decided to run at Martinsville, where do you think NASCAR would be today?
• One of Rick Hendrick’s most important decisions was signing Jeff Gordon, a driver responsible for bringing NASCAR into the mainstream, and finding a young Jimmy Johnson, who became a seven-time champion. Is Hendrick Motorsports the most important team in NASCAR?

What’s your favorite Hendrick moment? Do you think this team will be around forever? Let Elly Productions know all your thoughts and questions in the comment section. 

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