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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Details How Rick Hendrick Played a Pivotal Role in JR Motorsports’ Cup Series Debut at the Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports finally broke into the NASCAR Cup Series this season with its debut at the Daytona 500, marking a milestone 25 years after the team’s founding.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 2

Hendrick unveils new paint schemes for Kyle Larson entries for Indy 500, NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 double

Kyle Larson is running it back. On Sunday, May 25, Larson will once again attempt to run the full 1,100 miles in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 1

Marcus Smith, Rick Hendrick debuting new Ten Tenths Motor Club in Charlotte by hosting Heritage Invitational

A new motor club is opening right outside of Charlotte Motor Speedway, courtesy of Rick Hendrick and Marcus Smith. The Ten Tenths Motor Club is a new luxury destination for auto enthusiasts.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 24

Jeff Gordon not satisfied with Hendrick Motorsports drivers’ success in 2025

Despite having two wins combined and three of the top four drivers in points, Jeff Gordon wants to see more from Hendrick Motorsports. It is no longer good enough to just be good enough, the stakes are constantly being raised.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 23

Kyle Larson wins at Homestead-Miami, becomes third winningest Hendrick driver

Another win at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Kyle Larson is climbing the all-time wins list at Hendrick Motorsports. When Larson was included in NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, many felt it was premature.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 26

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Carson Hocevar apology to Kyle Larson, Hendrick wasn’t about being a menace

After an eventful day that included a second-place finish at Atlanta, all eyes were on Carson Hocevar after the race. Hocever had drawn the ire of Kyle Busch for an earlier incident on the track, then he later spun out Ryan Blaney with a tap from behind.

NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / February 26

NASCAR Xfinity: Corey Day prominent on Hendrick schedule

Hendrick Motorsports plans a 16-race NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule for its No.17 Chevrolet in 2025, most of them with Corey Day as driver. The remaining races will be contested by HMS’ roster of NASCAR Cup Series drivers.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 17

Rick Hendrick reveals he left Daytona 500 early, shares reaction to William Byron winning

For the 10th time in Hendrick Motorsports history, Rick Hendrick finds another one of his cars in victory lane for the Daytona 500. William Byron captured his second straight win in the Great American Race.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 10

Hendrick Motorsports

Throughout the history of NASCAR, there hasn't been a single organization more successful than Hendrick Motorsports. Heading into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, HMS has a firm grasp on the all-time team records for race wins (312) and championships (14).

NASCAR News / Burn City Sports / January 26

NASCAR team owner’s pricy purchase covers half of Barrett-Jackson donations

Barrett-Jackson’s 2025 Scottsdale Auction is the Super Bowl for car buyers and sellers. Automotive enthusiasts line up and cast their bids for some of the most exotic, classic and newest vehicles to graze the streets.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Prime Video Builds on NASCAR Relationship, Joins Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports

It’s no secret that NASCAR will take its first adventure into the streaming world this season, as five race dates will be broadcast on Amazon’s Prime Video.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 9

Hendrick Motorsports signs 19-year-old dirt star Corey Day to development deal

Today, Hendrick Motorsports and Corey Day made it official. The teenage dirt superstar is now a Hendrick development driver. Day had picked up sponsorship from HendrickCars.com in 2024 as he raced in ARCA and the NASCAR Truck Series for the first time.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 17

Rick Hendrick gives classic life, business advice for young people

With success in NASCAR and in the car sales business, Rick Hendrick has learned a lot of lessons in life and has advice to share. At 75 years old, Hendrick has built an empire as it relates to cars on the race track and on the highways of America.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / November 14

Emerick Tops Vester for Seventh Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown Crown

For 38 weekends throughout the 2024 season the focus in the NASCAR Cup Series garage was solely on the drivers, the pit crews, and the on-track product.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 11

The 1992 Hooters 500 was NASCAR cinema in its purest form

If one race must be chosen as the greatest in NASCAR history, one choice looms above the rest: The 1992 Hooters 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Thrilling championship weekend caps wildly entertaining 2024 NASCAR season

Joey Logano has redefined a championship-caliber NASCAR season

How Red Byron went from WWII hero to NASCAR's first champion

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 1

How Hendrick Motorsports' dream playoff scenario came crashing down

Rick Hendrick must have been on top of the world on the afternoon of Oct. 13. For a faction of the team’s employees, though, the five-minute drive back to the shop on the evening of Oct. 13 likely took hours.

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's Martinsville elimination race

NASCAR driver suspended for intentionally wrecking competitor

New TV deal will conjure up NASCAR's past, but that's not a good thing

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Hendrick Motorsports win leaders' quiz