William Byron has agreed to a four-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports, keeping him behind the wheel through the 2029 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 27-year-old driver is currently positioned second in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series standings, building momentum after securing his second straight Daytona 500 win, making him the youngest driver to win the event multiple times.
Career Highlights and Track Record at Hendrick Motorsports
Byron’s recent Daytona 500 victory marked his 14th career triumph in NASCAR’s top-level series. He has made the playoffs six years in a row and remains a formidable contender. Since joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2016 at just 18 years old, Byron earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 and consistently advanced deep into the postseason.
Continuing the legacy of the iconic No. 24 team that was famously driven by Jeff Gordon, Byron has made the Championship 4 in the past two seasons, strengthening his reputation as one of NASCAR’s elite drivers.
Byron’s Reflections on the Contract Extension
Expressing his enthusiasm, Byron said,
“We’ve built something special with the No. 24 team. I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue working with amazing people at Hendrick Motorsports who believe in me, especially Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick. We’ve accomplished some great things that we’re really proud of, but we have even bigger goals ahead. I’m excited to go after them with this team and this organization.”
—William Byron, NASCAR driver
Rick Hendrick Praises Byron’s Talent and Dedication
Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, praised the driver’s unique combination of skill and effort, stating,
“William is the real deal. 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. That’s William. On top of it all, he’s a person of high character and embraces his role as a leader. We’re proud to have him in our lineup and look forward to many more wins together.”
—Rick Hendrick, Hendrick Motorsports owner
Upcoming Race Focus: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Looking ahead, Byron will aim to add another major victory to his record at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The race coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on Prime Video, alongside broadcasts on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
