HMS
BaseConcord, North Carolina
OwnerRick Hendrick
ManufacturerChevrolet
SeriesNASCAR Cup Series
Cars#5, #9, #24, #48
Founded1984

2026 Season Stats

1
Wins
Chase Elliott
Win - Martinsville
4
Cars

2026 Drivers

  • #5 Kyle Larson - The 2025 Cup Series champion and one of the most versatile drivers in motorsport. Larson is defending his title in 2026.
  • #9 Chase Elliott - The 2020 Cup champion and son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott. Elliott won at Martinsville in 2026.
  • #24 William Byron - Driving the iconic No. 24 made famous by Jeff Gordon. Byron is a consistent frontrunner and multi-time race winner.
  • #48 Alex Bowman - Carrying the legendary No. 48 that Jimmie Johnson drove to seven championships. Bowman has been a reliable performer for HMS.

Team History

Hendrick Motorsports is the most successful team in NASCAR Cup Series history, and it is not particularly close. Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, the organization has amassed 14 Cup championships and more race wins than any other team in the sport. From its headquarters in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick has built a dynasty that has spanned four decades and produced some of the greatest drivers in racing history.

The team's championship legacy began with Darrell Waltrip in 1985 but truly took off when Jeff Gordon arrived in 1993. Gordon, driving the iconic No. 24 Chevrolet, won four Cup titles (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001) and transformed Hendrick from a strong team into a superpower. Gordon's partnership with crew chief Ray Evernham became one of the most dominant driver-crew chief combinations the sport has ever seen, and his crossover appeal helped bring a new generation of fans to NASCAR.

If Gordon built the dynasty, Jimmie Johnson cemented it in history. Johnson's unprecedented seven consecutive championships from 2006 to 2010, plus titles in 2013 and 2016, gave Hendrick a run of dominance that may never be matched in professional sports. Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus became synonymous with excellence, and the No. 48 Chevrolet became the most feared car in the garage.

The current generation carries that legacy forward. Kyle Larson joined in 2021 and immediately won the championship, proving that Hendrick's ability to attract and develop elite talent remains unmatched. Chase Elliott won the 2020 title and is the sport's most popular driver. William Byron and Alex Bowman round out a four-car lineup that represents one of the deepest rosters in Cup history. Hendrick's technical alliance provides engines and support to several other teams, extending the organization's influence across the entire Chevrolet stable.

Cup Championships (14)

  • Darrell Waltrip: 1985 (partial credit - Waltrip raced for Hendrick)
  • Jeff Gordon: 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001
  • Jimmie Johnson: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016
  • Chase Elliott: 2020
  • Kyle Larson: 2021, 2025

Interesting Facts

  • Hendrick Motorsports holds the all-time record for Cup Series race wins, with over 300 victories across all four cars.
  • Rick Hendrick made his fortune in automobile dealerships and is one of the largest car dealers in the United States, with over 100 franchises.
  • The team survived a devastating 2004 plane crash that killed 10 people, including Rick Hendrick's son Ricky and brother John. The team raced the next day at Martinsville and won in an emotional tribute.
  • Jeff Gordon's No. 24 and Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 are two of the most iconic car numbers in NASCAR history, and both are still active with Byron and Bowman.
  • Hendrick has fielded cars for NASCAR Hall of Famers including Tim Richmond, Darrell Waltrip, Terry Labonte, Jeff Gordon, and Jimmie Johnson.

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