Hendrick Motorsports

{{see also|List of NASCAR race wins by Hendrick Motorsports}}

File:Hendrick Motorsports race shop floor.jpeg

What is now Hendrick Motorsports was founded prior to the 1984 season by Rick Hendrick, a Charlotte, North Carolina–based car dealership owner who currently operates a network of dealerships called Hendrick Automotive Group. The team was formed with crew chief and car builder Harry Hyde as All-Star Racing.{{cite book|author=David Poole|title=Tim Richmond: The Fast Life and Remarkable Times of NASCAR's Top Gun|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hpB9yRlaaasC&pg=PT44|date=February 22, 2013|publisher=Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated|isbn=978-1-61321-090-1}}[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SOpjbcaVb8 Hendrick Motorsports' Humble Beginnings - 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup]

{{cite web|last=Jensen|first=Tom|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/rick-hendrick-talks-martinsville-and-about-the-drivers-who-got-away-033014|title=Rick Hendrick talks Martinsville and about drivers who got away|work=Foxsports.com|date=March 30, 2014|access-date=March 30, 2014}} The team, renamed Hendrick Motorsports in 1985, was involved with the GM Goodwrench IMSA GTP Corvette and twin-turbo V6 engine development effort and competed in the IMSA GTP series from 1985 through 1988 with drivers Doc Bundy and Sarel van der Merwe. Hendrick Motorsports and GM ceased the project in 1988.

Hendrick Motorsports expanded its NASCAR efforts to two full-time cars in 1986, three in 1987, and four in 2002.{{cite web|last1=Cothren |first1=Larry |title=Advantages of Multi-Car NASCAR Teams - Are One-Car Teams Dead? Multi-Car Operations Have Changed The Face of NASCAR |url=http://www.stockcarracing.com/featurestories/scrp_0309_multi_car_nascar_teams_advantages/viewall.html |publisher=Stock Car Racing |access-date=November 28, 2015 |date=September 1, 2003 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208043246/http://www.stockcarracing.com/featurestories/scrp_0309_multi_car_nascar_teams_advantages/viewall.html |archive-date=December 8, 2015 }}{{cite news|last1=Winderman|first1=Ira|title=In Concert – A Solo Trio When Bodine, Waltrip And Parsons Team Up, It's Every Man For Himself.|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1987-02-15/sports/8701100221_1_waltrip-winston-cup-races-benny-parsons|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208113104/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1987-02-15/sports/8701100221_1_waltrip-winston-cup-races-benny-parsons|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 8, 2015|newspaper=Sun-Sentinel|access-date=November 28, 2015|location=Daytona Beach, Florida|date=February 15, 1987}}{{cite web|title=BUSCH: Jimmie Johnson signs with Hendrick|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/busch-jimmie-johnson-signs-with-hendrick/?v=2&s=1&q=Jeff+Gordon+2001|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=May 8, 2015|location=Dover, Delaware|date=September 22, 2000|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085044/http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/busch-jimmie-johnson-signs-with-hendrick/?v=2&s=1&q=Jeff+Gordon+2001|archive-date=May 18, 2015}} It was one of the first teams in NASCAR to be successful operating multiple entries, partly based on the model used at the Hendrick car dealerships. The team has also been credited for innovations in engine construction{{cite web|last1=Newton|first1=David|title=Dorton's stamp still found all over Hendrick Motorsports' success|url=https://www.espn.com/racing/columns/story?seriesId=2&columnist=newton_david&id=3070476|work=ESPN.com|access-date=December 3, 2015|location=Concord, North Carolina|date=October 20, 2007}} and pit crew training.{{cite web|last1=Lenzi|first1=Rachel|title=Athletes at center of pit crew revolution|url=http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/410743|website=bcsn.tv|publisher=The Blade|access-date=December 3, 2015|location=Brooklyn, Michigan|date=August 17, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208103314/http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/410743|archive-date=December 8, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Evolution of a pit stop: Era of the Rainbow Warriors|url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/5496/evolution-of-a-pit-stop-era-of-the-rainbow-warriors|publisher=Hendrick Motorsports|access-date=December 3, 2015|location=Concord, North Carolina|date=August 26, 2010}}{{cite web|title=Pit Crew Revolution|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRXykoDq8CM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/XRXykoDq8CM |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|website=YouTube|publisher=YouTube, UPS, NASCAR|access-date=November 2, 2014|date=September 5, 2012}}{{cbignore}} In 2020, Hendrick Motorsports partnered with AdvoCare in its performance and fitness teams.{{Cite web |last=Bonkowski |first=Jerry |date=2019-02-07 |title=Hendrick Motorsports, AdvoCare partner to bolster pit crew nutrition |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/02/07/hendrick-motorsports-advocare-team-up-to-bolster-pit-crew-nutrition-and-performance/ |access-date=2023-01-26 |website=NASCAR Talk {{!}} NBC Sports |language=en-US}}

Hendrick Motorsports (as All-Star Racing) won its first race in 1984 at Martinsville with the No. 5 driven by Geoff Bodine. At the 2021 Coca-Cola 600, Hendrick Motorsports became the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history when it won its 269th race with the No. 5 driven by Kyle Larson. This eclipsed the record held by Petty Enterprises at 268 wins, which had held the record of the winningest team in the series since 1960.{{cite episode|network= Fox|airdate=May 30, 2021|series= NASCAR Cup Series on FOX|title= 2021 Coca-Cola 600|work= FS1}}

In 2023, Hendrick worked with NASCAR, Chevrolet, and Goodyear Tires to enter the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a modified version of the current NASCAR Cup car, in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of NASCAR.

{{main|Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series}}

Hendrick Motorsports fielded in-house entries in the Busch Series from 1984 to 1990, and again from 2000 to 2007, primarily the No. 5 entry. Following the conclusion of the 2007 racing season, Hendrick Motorsports and JR Motorsports (owned by then-Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.) officially combined Xfinity Series operations. The No. 5 Chevrolets began running full-time under the JR Motorsports banner in 2008, and the team receives engines and technical support from Hendrick Motorsports, with several of its employees moving to JR Motorsports. Rick Hendrick is an equity partner in JRM and continues to be listed as car owner of the No. 5 team.

;Part-time (1985–1986)

The No. 5 car debuted in 1985 with Brett Bodine ran 12 races. The younger Bodine brother would win three races for the team. Geoff Bodine ran four races in the No. 5 car. Bodine won the season opener Goody's 300.

In 1986, Geoff Bodine drove the No. 5 for one race at Bristol. He won the pole and finished 16th.

;Ricky Hendrick (2002)

File:Hendrickricky.jpg's No. 5 GMAC Chevrolet in 2002]]

The current No. 5 car debuted as the No. 14 of JG Motorsports in 2000, with Rick Hendrick's son Ricky Hendrick finishing 39th in the season finale at Homestead.{{cite web|title=BUSCH: Sadler, Hendrick fast in final Homestead test|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/busch-sadler-hendrick-fast-in-final-homestead-test/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Homestead, Florida|date=October 31, 2000}}{{cite web|title=BUSCH: Homestead results (complete)|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-homestead-results-complete/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|date=November 14, 2000}}

The number was switched to No. 5 when the car began competing full-time in 2002. After Ricky Hendrick was injured in a wreck at Las Vegas, Ron Hornaday Jr. took over for the next six races before Hendrick returned at Richmond. Toward the end of the season, Hendrick suddenly announced his retirement from driving due to lingering effects from the crash, but he remained as car owner until his death in 2004. David Green finished out the season for the team.{{cite web|title=BUSCH: Hendrick steps out of Busch ride|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-hendrick-steps-out-of-busch-ride/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Concord, North Carolina|date=October 12, 2002}}

;Brian Vickers (2003)

Ricky Hendrick selected 19-year-old Brian Vickers to drive the No. 5 car in 2003.{{cite news|last1=Crandall|first1=Kelly|title=Ricky Hendrick and The No. 5 Car: Two Good Things Now Gone|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202179-ricky-hendrick-and-the-no-5-car-two-good-things-now-gone|access-date=May 2, 2016|work=Bleacher Report|date=June 18, 2009}} Vickers won three races and the Busch Series championship, finishing just 14 points ahead of Hendrick test driver and former No. 5 team spotter David Green.{{cite web|last1=Chemris|first1=Thomas|title=BUSCH: Vickers: A racing resume well beyond his years|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-vickers-a-racing-resume-well-beyond-his-years/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|date=November 17, 2003}}

;Kyle Busch (2004)

When Vickers moved up to the Cup Series, Kyle Busch became the No. 5 car's driver after he had run seven races the previous season. In his rookie year, Busch won five races and was runner-up to Martin Truex Jr. in points. He moved up to the Cup Series after the season, but he continued to drive the No. 5 Busch Series car part-time for several more years.

;Multiple Drivers (2005–2006)

Adrián Fernández drove the car for six races in 2005, finishing tenth at Autódromo, his only top ten finish of the season.{{cite web|author1=Hendrick Motorsports|title=BUSCH: IRL: IndyCar owner Fernandez to run four NBS races|url=http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/busch-irl-indycar-owner-fernandez-to-run-four-nbs-races/?v=2&s=1&q=Brian+Vickers|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Concord, North Carolina|date=June 29, 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208135435/http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/busch-irl-indycar-owner-fernandez-to-run-four-nbs-races/?v=2&s=1&q=Brian+Vickers|archive-date=December 8, 2015}} Hendrick development drivers Blake Feese, Boston Reid, and Kyle Krisiloff also periodically drove the No. 5 car, running a combined fifteen races. Busch, Vickers, and Jimmie Johnson ran the rest of the schedule, with Busch winning at Lowe's while also scoring one top five and two top tens and scoring a pole at Bristol while Johnson scored only one top five and a pole at Darlington while Vickers in his only start at Watkins Glen finished in 3rd. Fernández had only one top ten with his 10th-place finish in Mexico City along with an average finish of 31.8 and had 3 DNF's. As for Feese, Reid, and Krisiloff, the 3 drivers driving the 5 car combined for zero top tens with the best finish being a 17th by Reid at Nashville along with a combined average finish of 30.5 and had a combined 7 DNF's. The season was so bad, all 3 drivers were released and Rick Hendrick shut down his driver development program until 2008 when he merged with Dale Earnhardt Jr's team JR Motorsports. Blake Feese continued to race sporadically in ARCA and the Truck Series before not racing again after 2011. Boston Reid ran 21 races from 2006 to 2007 in the Truck Series. Kyle Krisiloff ran part-time in the Truck Series in 2006 for Billy Ballew Motorsports before returning to the Busch Series doing a full-time season in 2007 for Carl A. Haas Motorsports and then running 6 races for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2008 before retiring at 22 years old. All three never made a start in the Cup Series.

In 2006, Busch drove 34 of 35 races, winning at Bristol and finishing seventh in points. Justin Labonte drove for 1 race at Memphis.

;Part Time (2007)

In 2007, Busch ran the No. 5 on a part-time basis, sharing the ride with Mark Martin, Landon Cassill, Casey Mears, and Adrián Fernández, running a total of 26 races. The car carried a number of different sponsors including Lowe's, Delphi, Spectrum, and Hendrick Autoguard. Busch drove the car to victory lane four times in 2007, while Martin finished second twice in three races.

;JR Motorsports (2008–2018)

{{See also|JR Motorsports}}

The No. 5 team moved to JR Motorsports in 2008,{{cite web |author1=JR Motorsports, Hendrick Motorsports |title=BUSCH: JRM, Hendrick form 2008 partnership |url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-jrm-hendrick-form-2008-partnership/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1 |access-date=June 9, 2015 |website=motorsport.com |publisher=motorsport.com |location=Mooresville, North Carolina |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307030013/http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-jrm-hendrick-form-2008-partnership/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1 |url-status=dead }} and featured eight drivers, including Johnson and Earnhardt Jr., and four primary sponsors in its first year.{{cite web|title=Mexico City: Andrian Fernandez preview|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/mexico-city-andrian-fernandez-preview/?v=11&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|date=April 17, 2008}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/racing/news/story?seriesId=3&id=3030424 |title=Busch Series No. 5 driver lineup star-studded for '08 |publisher=ESPN |date=September 21, 2007 |access-date=November 26, 2010}} In 2009, the No. 5 car ran a part-time schedule due to sponsorship limitations. Fastenal, Unilever and GoDaddy.com sponsored seven different drivers over the course of the season. A variety of drivers ran the car in subsequent NASCAR Xfinity Series seasons until it was shut down for the 2019 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/01/25/jr-motorsports-shuffles-team-car-numbers-no-8-makes-comeback/|title=JR Motorsports shuffles team car numbers for 2019|work=NASCAR|date=January 25, 2019|access-date=January 27, 2019}}

;Part-time (1984–1990)

Hendrick Motorsports began competing in the 1984 debut season of the Busch Series, fielding the No. 15 car for 17 races with sponsorship coming from Levi Garrett, with Cup Series driver Geoff Bodine running 12 of them. Bodine would score Hendrick Motorsports' first win in the Busch Series at Rockingham Speedway. Ron Bouchard, Dick Trickle, Glenn Jarrett all ran one race, while Tim Richmond ran one. In 1985, Brett Bodine ran one race in the No. 15 car. Geoff Bodine also ran one race in the No. 15. Tim Richmond ran two races in the No. 15, winning once at Charlotte. In 1986, the team ran seven races, three with Bodine and Richmond, and one with Rob Moroso. Richmond would get the team's only win of the year at Charlotte. In 1987, the team ran nine races utilizing the No. 15. Eight of them were driven by Geoff Bodine, and one with team owner Rick Hendrick. While Hendrick would DNF in his start, Bodine would once again win the season opener at Daytona. The team ran eight races as the No. 15 in 1988 with Geoff Bodine being the only driver. Bodine would win once at Darlington Raceway. In 1989, the team would only run five races, with Geoff Bodine and Ken Schrader driving. While Schrader would DNF his two starts, Bodine would once again get a single win at Darlington. In 1990, Greg Sacks drove the No. 15 once at Charlotte, He finished 2nd. After the 1990 season, Hendrick Motorsports shut down its Busch Series operation for the time being.

File:Alex bowman (52261690670) (cropped).jpg in the No. 17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2022]]

;Part-time (2022–present)

On June 2, 2022, Hendrick Motorsports announced it would field the No. 17 in three Xfinity races in 2022, with Kyle Larson running at Road America, Alex Bowman at Indianapolis, and William Byron at Watkins Glen. This marked Hendrick Motorsports' return to the Xfinity Series after Tony Stewart won for the team at Daytona in 2009.{{cite web |url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/118653/hendrick-motorsports-to-enter-three-xfinity-series-races-in-2022 |title=Hendrick Motorsports to enter three Xfinity Series races in 2022 |publisher=Hendrick Motorsports |date=June 2, 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2022}} Larson dominated at Road America, but eventually lost to Ty Gibbs on the final lap.{{cite web |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/07/02/ty-gibbs-overtakes-kyle-larson-to-win-xfinity-series-race-at-road-america/ |title=Ty Gibbs overtakes Kyle Larson to win Xfinity Series race at Road America |first=Reid |last=Spencer |website=NASCAR.com |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC |date=July 2, 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2022}} Bowman ran the car at the Indianapolis road course, but it again finished second, this time to A. J. Allmendinger. At Watkins Glen, Byron fiercely battled Gibbs for the lead throughout most of the race until they both spun off-course during the final restart, resulting in Byron finishing 25th.{{cite web |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/08/20/results-xfinity-series-2022-watkins-glen-race-recap/ |title=Kyle Larson sidesteps Byron-Gibbs collision for Xfinity Series win at Watkins Glen |first=Holly |last=Cain |website=NASCAR.com |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC |date=August 20, 2022 |access-date=August 21, 2022}} At the September Darlington race, Larson finished fifth after engaging in a three-car battle with Noah Gragson and Sheldon Creed over the closing laps. Larson attempted a pass on Creed for the lead on the final lap, only for both to be passed by race-winner Gragson.{{cite web |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/09/03/noah-gragson-outduels-kyle-larson-sheldon-creed-xfinity-win-darlington/ |title=Noah Gragson outduels Larson, Creed to score Xfinity win at Darlington |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media, LLC |date=September 3, 2022 |access-date=September 4, 2022}}

On March 8, 2023, Hendrick Motorsports announced that, for the second year in a row, it would field the No. 17 in four Xfinity races in 2023, with Byron running at Circuit of the Americas, Larson at Sonoma and Darlington, and Bowman at Watkins Glen.{{cite web |url=https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/123765/xfinity-series-no-17-hendrick-motorsports-hendrickcars-com |title=HendrickCars.com to sponsor four Xfinity Series races for Hendrick Motorsports |publisher=Hendrick Motorsports |date=March 8, 2023 |access-date=March 8, 2023}} On July 12, Hendrick Motorsports added a fifth race to their Xfinity schedule, with Elliott driving the No. 17 at Pocono.{{cite web |url=https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/127257/hendrick-motorsports-xfinity-pocono-chase-elliott |title=Hendrick Motorsports adds Pocono to Xfinity schedule, Elliott to drive No. 17 |publisher=Hendrick Motorsports |date=July 12, 2023 |access-date=July 12, 2023}} On September 26, two further races were added to the No. 17 schedule, with Boris Said competing at the Charlotte Roval and Rajah Caruth competing in the season finale at Phoenix.{{cite web |url=https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/129036/hendrick-motorsports-no-17-xfinity-series-races-added-charlotte-phoenix |title=Hendrick Motorsports to run two more Xfinity Series races this season |publisher=Hendrick Motorsports |date=September 26, 2023 |access-date=September 26, 2023}}

For 2024, a ten–race schedule was announced on February 27, 2024, with Cup Byron, Larson, Bowman and Chase Elliott all competing in at least one race, with Said also competing for the team at Sonoma.{{cite web |url=https://www.jayski.com/2024/02/27/hendrick-motorsports-fielding-no-17-xfinity-car-in-10-races-during-2024-season/ |title=Hendrick Motorsports fielding No. 17 Xfinity car in 10 races during 2024 season |website=Jayski's Silly Season Site |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media |date=February 27, 2024 |access-date=February 27, 2024}} The organization claimed their first win in the Xfinity Series since 2009 with Larson at the Circuit of the Americas after overtaking a dueling Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill on the final lap.{{cite web |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2024/03/22/results-xfinity-series-2024-circuit-of-the-americas-race-recap/ |title=Kyle Larson rallies for Xfinity win at COTA, slipping by SVG, Hill on final lap |website=NASCAR |date=March 24, 2024 |access-date=March 24, 2024}} Elliott took the No. 17 to victory lane at Charlotte.{{cite web |url=https://www.jayski.com/2024/05/25/chase-elliott-wins-strategy-filled-xfinity-series-race-at-charlotte/ |title=Chase Elliott wins strategy-filled Xfinity Series race at Charlotte |website=Jayski's Silly Season Site |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media |date=May 25, 2024 |access-date=May 26, 2024}}

In 2025, the team announced a 16-race schedule, with newly-signed development driver Corey Day serving as the anchor driver, competing in 10 races for the team, while the remaining six races being split between Byron, Bowman, Larson and Elliott.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/01/09/corey-day-signs-with-hendrick-motorsports-2025/ |title=Corey Day signs with Hendrick Motorsports, to run partial Xfinity schedule in 2025; Truck slate with Spire announced |website=NASCAR.com |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media |date=January 9, 2025 |access-date=February 19, 2025}}{{cite news |url=https://www.jayski.com/2025/02/19/hendrick-motorsports-bringing-back-xfinity-team-with-cup-drivers-and-corey-day/ |title=Hendrick Motorsports bringing back Xfinity team with Cup drivers and Corey Day |website=Jayski's Silly Season Site |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media LLC |date=February 19, 2025 |access-date=February 19, 2025}} Larson took the No. 17 car to victory lane at Bristol.{{cite web |url=https://www.jayski.com/2025/04/12/kyle-larson-dominates-xfinity-race-at-bristol/ |title=Kyle Larson dominates Xfinity race at Bristol |website=Jayski's Silly Season Site |publisher=NASCAR Digital Media LLC |date=April 12, 2025 |access-date=April 13, 2025}}

File:Casey Mears 2007 Ford 300.jpg' No. 24 National Guard Chevrolet at Homestead in 2007]]

;JG Motorsports (1999–2000)

The No. 24 team started in 1999 with Gordon-Evernham Motorsports, owned by Jeff Gordon and crew chief Ray Evernham. Gordon and Ricky Hendrick combined to compete in 10 races.{{cite web|title=BUSCH: Gordon-Evernham Team Announces Plans|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-gordon-evernham-team-announces-plans/|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Concord, North Carolina|date=October 2, 1998}} In 2000, Rick Hendrick bought out Evernham's share, renaming the team JG Motorsports. Gordon and Ricky Hendrick once again shared the ride, with Hendrick running 15 events.{{cite web|author1=NASCAR.com|title=BUSCH: Jeff Gordon, Rick Hendrick Join in Busch Operation|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-jeff-gordon-rick-hendrick-join-in-busch-operation/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Denver, North Carolina|date=January 4, 2000}} The team also formed an alliance with Cicci-Welliver Racing.{{cite web|author1=NASCAR.com|title=BUSCH: Henrick Motorsports Partners with Cicci-Welliver Racing|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-henrick-motorsports-partners-with-cicci-welliver-racing/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Darlington, South Carolina|date=March 17, 2000}}

;Part Time (2001)

Hendrick Motorsports took full control of the team in 2001, with GMAC Financial Services sponsoring the No. 24 team in each of its three races. Ricky Hendrick drove in those 3 races.{{cite web|title=GMAC, Hendrick Motorsports re-sign|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/gmac-hendrick-motorsports-re-sign/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Detroit, Michigan|date=November 5, 2000}} In 2002, Hendrick moved to the No. 5 Busch Series car and three-time truck series champion Jack Sprague took over the No. 24 full-time.

;Jack Sprague (2002)

Sprague ran the full 2002 season, bringing truck series sponsor NetZero with him.{{cite web|title=NASCAR Driver Jack Sprague - Interview |url=http://www.stockcarracing.com/featurestories/scrp_0206_nascar_driver_jack_sprague/viewall.html |website=stockcarracing.com |publisher=TEN: The Enthusiast Network |access-date=May 2, 2015 |date=June 1, 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326092456/http://www.stockcarracing.com/featurestories/scrp_0206_nascar_driver_jack_sprague/ |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |url-status=dead }} He earned three poles and a win at Nashville en route to a fifth-place points finish. Sprague moved to Hendrick-affiliated Haas CNC Racing in 2003.

;Part Time (2007)

In 2007, the No. 24 returned with Casey Mears and Landon Cassill as the drivers, with the National Guard providing sponsorship. After the 2007 season, the team shut down.

;Part Time With Jimmie Johnson (2004–2007)

The 48 car made its debut in the Busch Series in 2004 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, running a one-race deal with sponsorship from Lowe's and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. Jimmie Johnson drove it to a third-place finish. He drove the car for five races in 2005, winning a pole at Lowe's. During 2006, he started three races, both Lowe's races and the Ameriquest 300 at California.{{cite web|url=http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/jjohnson00/bg/data/2006/index.html |title=Drivers : Jimmie Johnson |publisher=Nascar.Com |access-date=November 26, 2010}} His best finish was seventh in the first Lowe's race. Johnson drove the 48 car in the same three Busch races for the 2007 races, with a best finish of fourth at California.

;Part Time (2005–2006)

In 2005, Hendrick Motorsports fielded the No. 57, a number taken from the sponsorship of Heinz and its "57 varieties".{{cite web|title=Vickers to Drive No. 57 Ore-Ida Chevy in Busch Series|url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/prev/1107907200|website=HendrickMotorsports.com|publisher=Hendrick Motorsports|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Concord, North Carolina|date=February 8, 2005}} Several drivers piloted the No. 57 in 2005 and 2006, with Brian Vickers competing in the majority of races.{{cite web|title=Pizza Hut to sponsor cars in 5 NASCAR races|url=http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/pizza-hut-to-sponsor-cars-in-5-nascar-races/|website=pizzamarketplace.com|publisher=Networld Media Group, LLC|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Dallas, Texas|date=April 21, 2005}} Additional sponsors, including Lowe's and Mountain Dew, signed deals to sponsor the team for certain races.

;Part Time With Tony Stewart (2009)

In 2009, Hendrick Motorsports announced that they would run a No. 80 HendrickCars.com Chevy driven by Tony Stewart in the Xfinity Series Camping World 300 at Daytona. The number 80 represented the number of affiliates in the Hendrick Automotive Group. Stewart won the race in this car, with this being his only race for Hendrick Motorsports while focusing on his team in a partnership with Gene Haas. Stewart-Haas Racing, at the time, received engines, chassis, and technical support from Hendrick Motorsports.{{cite web|url=http://origin.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Articles/2009/02/Tony-Stewart-Wins-Camping-World-300-At-Daytona.aspx?print=true|title=Stewart Smokin' Hot With Camping World 300 Win|work=Daytona International Speedway|date=February 14, 2009|access-date=October 30, 2013}}

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;Part Time With Developmental Drivers (2003–2004)

In 2003, 18-year-old development driver Kyle Busch made his entry into Busch Series, driving a No. 87 car in seven races in an alliance with NEMCO Motorsports (owned by then-Hendrick driver Joe Nemechek). The car received sponsorship from GMAC company Ditech.com, and Busch scored three top tens including two-second-place finishes.{{cite web|title=NASCAR Sprint Cup: #18 Kyle Busch|url=http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Drivers/Driver-Bio.aspx?SubSeriesID=1&DriverID=776&q=Kyle%20Busch%7CNASCAR|website=MRN.com|publisher=Motor Racing Network|access-date=May 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905125654/http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Drivers/Driver-Bio.aspx?SubSeriesID=1&DriverID=776&q=Kyle%20Busch%7CNASCAR|archive-date=September 5, 2015|url-status=dead}}

For 2004, the alliance with NEMCO continued. Development drivers Blake Feese and Boston Reid ran 3 races each in the No. 87 ditech.com Chevy,{{cite web|author1=NASCAR|title=BUSCH: Loudon: News of note, schedule|url=http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-loudon-news-of-note-schedule-2008-04-16/?v=2&s=1&q=Kyle+Busch+2003|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=May 2, 2015|date=July 23, 2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307030620/http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-xs/news/busch-loudon-news-of-note-schedule-2008-04-16/?v=2&s=1&q=Kyle+Busch+2003|archive-date=March 7, 2016}} with a best finish of 26th by Reid at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

• Includes points earned by NEMCO Motorsports. Only results under Hendrick Motorsports are shown.

In 1995, the team fielded the No. 5 DuPont Chevrolet part-time for Terry Labonte. He won once at Richmond. Roger Mears drove the No. 5 truck once at Mesa Marin Raceway sponsored by Budweiser.

The No. 17 Craftsman Truck Series team made its debut in 2000 with Ricky Hendrick driving with GMAC/Quaker State sponsorship. He made six races that season and finished in the top-ten four times. In 2001, Hendrick won his only career Truck race at Kansas Speedway, becoming the youngest driver at the time to win a truck race at age 21.{{cite web|last1=Fryer|first1=Jenna|title=Hendrick's son was rising in racing management|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/2004-10-25-hendrick-son_x.htm|website=usatoday.com|publisher=USA Today, Associated Press|access-date=May 2, 2015|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|date=October 25, 2004}} He finished sixth in points, runner-up to Travis Kvapil for Rookie of the Year honors. The team did not run after 2001.

The No. 24 truck debuted with the Truck Series in 1995 with Scott Lagasse driving and DuPont sponsoring. Lagasse posted two top-fives and finished ninth in the standings.

In 1996, Jack Sprague drove the No. 24 full-time with Quaker State sponsoring. He won five races and was second in the points. The following season, he won three times and clinched his first NASCAR championship.

The team lost the Quaker State sponsorship after 1997 but signed GMAC Financial as a sponsor after a one-race deal with Big Daddy's BBQ Sauce. He won an additional five races but lost the championship by three points. In 1999, Sprague won the championship again but fell to fifth in 2000. In 2001, NetZero came on board as the team's sponsor, and Sprague won his third championship. After Sprague moved his ride to the Busch Series, Ron Hornaday Jr. drove the No. 24 in a one-race deal at Daytona, finishing twelfth. The team closed after that race to focus on its Busch Series efforts.

In 1995, the team fielded the No. 25 Budweiser Chevrolet part-time with Hendrick Sr. and Roger Mears driving. Midway through the season, Jack Sprague came on board to finish out the season for the team, winning a pole at Phoenix International Raceway. In seven races, Sprague had three fourth-place finishes and five top-10 finishes, and no finish worse than 20th.

File:Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Rockingham 2013.jpg's No. 94 Aaron's Chevrolet at Rockingham in 2013]]

Hendrick Motorsports revived its truck program in 2013, fielding a part-time entry for Chase Elliott. The team was sponsored by Aaron's and ran nine races. The trucks were not built directly by Hendrick Motorsports, but were instead provided by Hendrick-affiliated Turner Scott Motorsports. However, the trucks were fielded directly by Hendrick, with crew chief Lance McGrew.{{cite news|author=Rea White|title=Hendrick Motorsports moves 17-year-old to Truck Series|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/chase-elliott-hendrick-motorsports-moves-17-year-old-to-truck-series-012313|access-date=February 14, 2013|date=January 23, 2013}} Elliott made his debut at Martinsville Speedway on April 6 and finished in the sixth position.{{cite web|url=http://racing-reference.info/rquery?id=ellioch01&trk=149&series=C|title=Chase Elliott's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results at Martinsville Speedway|publisher=Racing-Reference.info|access-date=August 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130826050032/http://racing-reference.info/rquery?id=ellioch01&trk=149&series=C|archive-date=August 26, 2013|url-status=dead}} Elliott became the youngest pole winner in Truck Series history at the time at Bristol in August,{{cite web|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/08/21/nascar-camping-world-truck-series-pole-bristol-chase-elliott.html|title=Elliott becomes youngest Truck pole winner|publisher=NASCAR|date=August 21, 2013|access-date=September 1, 2013}} and later the youngest race winner in the Truck Series at the time by winning the inaugural Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.{{cite web|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/09/01/nascar-truck-series-canadian-race-results.html|title=Elliott wins first Truck Series race in Canada|publisher=NASCAR|date=September 1, 2013|access-date=September 1, 2013}} Elliott departed the No. 94 to join JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series in 2014.{{cite news|last=Ryan|first=Nate|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2014/01/06/chase-elliott-napa-jr-motorsports-nationwide/4340521/|title=NAPA will back Chase Elliott at JR Motorsports|newspaper=USA Today|date=January 6, 2014|access-date=January 6, 2014}}

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Hendrick fielded cars for five ARCA races from 1985 to 1996, twice for Brett Bodine in 1985 and 1986 (who won the pole for both races), and once each for Tommy Ellis (1988), Jack Sprague (1996), and Rick Hendrick himself. Rick Hendrick drove the No. 15 Tide car at Heartland Park Topeka in 1991, starting third and finishing 23rd after a braking issue in his only career ARCA start.{{Cite web |url=http://racing-reference.info/rquery?id=hendrri01&trk=t0&series=A&o=1 |title=Owner Rick Hendrick's ARCA Racing Series races - Racing-Reference.info |access-date=March 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328164443/http://racing-reference.info/rquery?id=hendrri01&trk=t0&series=A&o=1 |archive-date=March 28, 2018 |url-status=dead }} In February 2000, Ricky Hendrick made his Daytona stock car in the ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series, driving the No. 17 GMAC Chevrolet to a fifth-place finish.{{cite web|author1=Hendrick Motorsports|title=Ricky Hendrick to make Daytona ARCA debut|url=http://www.motorsport.com/arca/news/ricky-hendrick-to-make-daytona-arca-debut/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Daytona Beach, Florida|date=February 3, 2000|archive-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723034100/https://www.motorsport.com/arca/news/ricky-hendrick-to-make-daytona-arca-debut/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|url-status=dead}} Hendrick would run the race again the next year in the renumbered 71 car, finishing 9th.{{cite web|title=Ricky Hendrick in Daytona top ten|url=http://www.motorsport.com/arca/news/ricky-hendrick-in-daytona-top-ten/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|website=motorsport.com|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Daytona Beach, Florida|date=February 11, 2001|archive-date=July 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722213549/https://www.motorsport.com/arca/news/ricky-hendrick-in-daytona-top-ten/?v=2&s=1&d=638&dm=1|url-status=dead}}

In 1985, Hendrick fielded the No. 5 car for one race at IRP with Brett Bodine as the driver. He won the pole and finished 25th after engine issue.

In 2004, development drivers Blake Feese, Boston Reid, and Kyle Krisiloff ran a combined eight races in ARCA in the No. 5 car fielded by Bobby Gerhart Racing. Feese scored a win at Nashville, while Krisiloff scored a victory at Chicagoland Speedway.{{cite web|title=Hendrick Inks Trio of Prospects|url=http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/News/Articles/2004/04/Hendrick-Inks-Trio-Of-Prospects.aspx|website=MRN.com|publisher=Motor Racing Network|access-date=May 2, 2015|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|date=April 21, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305215656/http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/News/Articles/2004/04/Hendrick-Inks-Trio-Of-Prospects.aspx|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Kyle Krisiloff to Enter Upcoming ARCA Races|url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/9884/kyle-krisiloff-to-enter-upcoming-arca-races|website=HendrickMotorsports.com|publisher=Hendrick Motorsports|access-date=May 2, 2015|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|date=August 5, 2004}}{{cite web|title=Kyle Krisiloff Triumphs at Chicagoland|url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/9728/kyle-krisiloff-triumphs-at-chicagoland|website=HendrickMotorsports.com|publisher=Hendrick Motorsports|access-date=May 2, 2015|location=Joliet, Illinois|date=September 11, 2004}}

In 2004, Boston Reid ran the No. 7 Chevy fielded by Bobby Gerhart Racing at Talladega. He finished 23rd.

Kyle Krisiloff ran the No. 7 Bobby Gerhart Racing Chevy in 14 races in 2005, with sponsorship from Ditech.com and Delphi.{{cite web|title=Kyle Krisiloff to Enter Upcoming ARCA Races|url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/9319/kyle-krisiloff-to-enter-upcoming-arca-races|website=HendrickMotorsports.com|publisher=Hendrick Motorsports|access-date=May 2, 2015|location=Concord, North Carolina|date=March 23, 2005}} Krisiloff scored 3 top fives and five top tens.

File:Chase Elliott leads early in 2013 ARCA Scott 160 at Road America.jpg's No. 9 Aaron's Chevrolet at Road America in 2013]]

In 2012, Hendrick began fielding the No. 9 Chevrolet for development driver Chase Elliott, with father Bill Elliott as the listed owner and sponsorship from the Aaron's Company. Longtime Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Lance McGrew served as the team's crew chief. Elliott made his debut at age 16 at Mobile International Speedway, scoring a pole and six top tens in six races.{{cite web|title=High Expectations Surround Chase Elliott in ARCA Debut!|url=http://www.aaronssports.com/2012/03/elliott-to-make-his-arca-debut-this-weekend-at-mobile-international-speedway/|website=aaronssports.com|publisher=Aaron's, Inc.|access-date=June 7, 2015|location=Toledo, Ohio|date=March 6, 2012|archive-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209172722/http://www.aaronssports.com/2012/03/elliott-to-make-his-arca-debut-this-weekend-at-mobile-international-speedway/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Inabinett|first1=Mark|title=Chase Elliott, son of Bill Elliott, makes ARCA debut Saturday in Mobile (notebook)|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/03/chase_elliott_son_of_bill_elli.html|website=al.com|publisher=Advance Digital|access-date=June 7, 2015|location=Mobile, Alabama|date=March 9, 2012}}

Elliott returned to the team in 2013, scoring his first career win at Pocono Raceway. Elliott, at age 17, became the youngest superspeedway winner in ARCA Racing Series history, beating fellow 17-year-old Erik Jones.{{cite web|last1=Ryan|first1=Nate|title=Rick Hendrick believes he's found gem in Chase Elliott|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/06/11/chase-elliott-bill-elliott-rick-hendrick-jimmie-johnson-jeff-gordon-nascar/2413219/|website=usatoday.com|publisher=USA Today|access-date=June 7, 2015|date=June 12, 2013}}{{cite web|author1=Autoweek staff|title=17-year-old Chase Elliott becomes youngest ARCA Racing Series winner|url=http://autoweek.com/article/other-motorsports/17-year-old-chase-elliott-becomes-youngest-arca-racing-series-winner|website=Autoweek.com|publisher=Autoweek|access-date=June 7, 2015|date=June 8, 2013}} Elliott scored four top tens, including the win at Pocono, in five races in 2013.racing-reference.info/drivdet/ellioch01/2013/A

Elliott ran the 2014 ARCA season opener at Daytona, in order to gain NASCAR approval to run the Nationwide Series race the next week. Sponsored by HendrickCars.com and NAPA Brakes, Elliott was involved in a 15-car crash on the 13th lap. In spite of that, Elliott finished 9th, and NASCAR approved him to run on superspeedways; he would go on to win the Nationwide Series Championship.{{cite web|last1=Coble|first1=Don|title=After ARCA crash, NASCAR faces difficult decision on Chase Elliott's Nationwide eligibility|url=http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/599867/don-coble/2014-02-15/after-arca-crash-nascar-faces-difficult-decision-chase|website=The Florida Times-Union|publisher=The Florida Times-Union|access-date=November 27, 2014|date=February 15, 2014}}

In 1986, Hendrick fielded the No. 15 car for one race at Atlanta with Brett Bodine as the driver. He won the pole and finished 2nd.

In 1991, Rick Hendrick drove the No. 15 Tide car at Heartland Park Topeka. He started third and finished 23rd after a braking issue in his only career ARCA start.

In 2003, Hendrick fielded Kyle Busch in the ARCA RE/MAX Series for seven races. Busch drove the No. 87 Ditech.com Chevrolet (the same car he drove in his Busch Series starts) to three poles and two wins.{{cite web|title=Busch Wins ARCA RE/MAX Series "Channel 5-205" In First Kentucky Speedway Start|url=http://www.kentuckyspeedway.com/media/news/busch-wins-arca-max-series-channel-205-first-kentucky-speedway-start.html|website=kentuckyspeedway.com|publisher=Kentucky Speedway, Speedway Motorsports, Inc.|access-date=May 2, 2015|date=May 10, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603020953/http://www.kentuckyspeedway.com/media/news/busch-wins-arca-max-series-channel-205-first-kentucky-speedway-start.html|archive-date=June 3, 2015|url-status=dead}} Busch ran the 2004 season opener at Daytona, starting second and finishing first.{{cite web|last1=Donnelly|first1=Doug|title=First in ARCA and now all three of NASCAR's top divisions, Busch keeps on winning|url=http://www.arcaracing.com/articles/1986088-first-in-arca-and-now-all-three-of-nascar-s-top-divisions-busch-keeps-on-winning|website=arcaracing.com|publisher=Automobile Racing Club of America|access-date=June 8, 2015|location=Toledo, Ohio|date=February 26, 2014}}

In 2007, Hendrick Motorsports resurrected the No. 87 for development driver Landon Cassill, with sponsorship from Stanley Tools.{{cite web|last1=Schmaltz|first1=Mike|title=Shepherd Leads ARCA RE/MAX Series "Channel 5 150" Practice at Kentucky Speedway|url=http://www.kentuckyspeedway.com/media/news/shepherd-leads-arca-max-series-channel-150-practice-kentucky-speedway.html|website=kentuckyspeedway.com|publisher=Kentucky Speedway|access-date=June 9, 2015|date=July 13, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602223415/http://www.kentuckyspeedway.com/media/news/shepherd-leads-arca-max-series-channel-150-practice-kentucky-speedway.html|archive-date=June 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=ARCA RE/MAX Fields Reflect Future Cup Fields; KY Field Full|url=http://www.arcaracing.com/articles/1979894-arca-re-max-fields-reflect-future-cup-fields-ky-field-full|website=arcaracing.com|publisher=Automobile Racing Club of America|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Sparta, Kentucky|date=July 13, 2007}} Cassill attempted three races (failing to qualify at Talladega) with two top ten starts but finishes of 38th at Kentucky and 32nd at Pocono. Cassill and Stanley would move to the 88 under the JR Motorsports banner for 2008.{{cite web|title=Daytona Entries Solid with Driver Development, Series Regulars|url=http://www.arcaracing.com/articles/1976006|website=arcaracing.com|publisher=Automobile Racing Club of America|access-date=June 9, 2015|location=Daytona Beach, Florida|date=January 30, 2008}}

In 2004, Blake Feese ran a single race in the No. 94 Carquest Auto Parts Chevy out of the Hendrick stable at Talladega, scoring the victory.{{cite web|title=Feese, Reid to Enter Talladega ARCA Event|url=http://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/9704/feese-reid-to-enter-talladega-arca-event|website=HendrickMotorsports.com|publisher=Hendrick Motorsports|access-date=June 8, 2015|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|date=September 22, 2004}}

In 2005, Blake Feese ran the Daytona season opener in the 94 car, and was involved in a pit road crash that injured four photographers.{{cite web|last1=Fryer|first1=Jenna|title=Gerhart wins accident-marred ARCA race|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/motor/2005-02-12-advance-auto-parts-200_x.htm|website=usatoday.com|publisher=USA Today, Associated Press|access-date=June 8, 2015|location=Daytona Beach, Florida|date=February 12, 2005}}

2003

• PFG Lester 150 at Nashville Superspeedway – Kyle Busch
• The Channel 5 205 at Kentucky Speedway – Kyle Busch

2004

• Advance Discount Auto Parts 200 at Daytona International Speedway – Kyle Busch
• PFG Lester 150 at Nashville Superspeedway – Blake Feese
• ReadyHosting.com 200 at Chicagoland Speedway – Kyle Krisiloff
• Food World 300 at Talladega Superspeedway – Blake Feese

2013

• Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway – Chase Elliott

In 2024, Hendrick Motorsports entered the 2024 Indianapolis 500. They partnered with Arrow McLaren to field the No. 17 for Kyle Larson. He would become the fifth driver to attempt the Double.{{cite news |title=Larson To Drive in 2024 Indianapolis 500 with McLaren Racing |url=https://www.indycar.com/news/2023/01/01-12-larson-500-2024 |access-date=January 12, 2023 |work=IndyCar.com |issue=January 12, 2023}} On April 1, 2025, the team announced that Larson would attempt to run the 2025 Indianapolis 500.{{Cite web |last=Srigley |first=Joseph |date=2025-04-01 |title=Prime Video Backing Larson's Double Attempt; Greenlights Documentary |url=https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/prime-video-backing-larsons-double-attempt-greenlights-documentary/ |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=TobyChristie.com |language=en-US}}

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In 2023, Hendrick Motorsports entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans, working with NASCAR, Chevrolet, Goodyear, and IMSA to field a modified version of the Camaro Cup car in the experimental Garage 56 category. The Camaro ZL1 was 'largely unchanged' from the Cup Series car. Modifications included real headlights and taillights, a larger fuel tank, uprated carbon ceramic brakes, as well as new tyres developed by Goodyear.{{cite web |last1=Everidge |first1=Christopher |title=NASCAR to have eyes all around the world on Garage 56 entry at Le Mans |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/auto-racing-digest/extras/nascar-to-have-eyes-all-around-the-world-on-garage-56-entry-at-le-mans |website=Sports Illustrated |publisher=Sports Illustrated Media Group |access-date=6 June 2023}}

File:Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Hendrick Motorsports -56 (52959840999).jpg at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans]]

The car, bearing long-time Hendrick Motorsports number 24, was driven by long-time Hendrick driver Jimmie Johnson, 2010 Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller, and 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button. The car ultimately finished 39th out of 62 total competitors, and outperformed entries in the GTE Am class, the car's closest equivalents.{{cite web |last1=Rosales |first1=Chris |title=How the Garage 56 NASCAR Camaro Stole the Show at Le Mans |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-the-garage-56-nascar-camaro-stole-the-show-at-le-mans |website=The Drive |publisher=Recurent Ventures |access-date=12 June 2023}}

The car was later featured in the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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File:Nascarphx14.jpg' No. 25 Ditech/GMAC Chevrolet, which pays tribute to the ten people killed in an October 2004 plane crash]]

On October 24, 2004, ten people associated with Hendrick Motorsports lost their lives in a plane crash while en route from Concord, North Carolina, to a small airport near the Martinsville Speedway. The plane crashed in heavy fog into Bull Mountain, {{convert|7|mi|km|spell=in}} from the Blue Ridge Airport in Stuart, Virginia, after a failed attempt to land.[https://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20041104X01760 NTSB Identification: IAD05MA006] from the National Transportation Safety Board website Ten people aboard the Beechcraft King Air 200 died. Six were Hendrick family members and/or Hendrick Motorsports employees: John Hendrick, the owner's brother and president of Hendrick Motorsports; Jeff Turner, general manager of Hendrick Motorsports; Ricky Hendrick, a Hendrick Motorsports driver and its owner's son; Kimberly and Jennifer Hendrick, John Hendrick's twin daughters; and Randy Dorton, chief engine builder. Also dead were the plane's pilots, Richard Tracy and Elizabeth Morrison, Joe Jackson, director of the DuPont Motorsports program,[http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/official/10/25/jjackson_dupont/ DuPont statement: Joe Jackson], an October 25, 2004, Dupont press release via NASCAR.com and Scott Lathram, who worked for Joe Gibbs Racing as a helicopter pilot.[http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/headlines/cup/10/29/tstewart_lathram/index.html Stewart on Lathram: 'I got really close to him'], an October 29, 2004, article from NASCAR.com

NASCAR officials learned of the crash during that day's Subway 500 race in Martinsville, Virginia; they withheld the information from drivers until the end of the race, which was won by Hendrick driver Jimmie Johnson. For the rest of the 2004 season, all Hendrick Motorsports cars and the No. 0 Haas CNC Racing car featured pictures of the crash victims on the hood, accompanied by the phrase "Always in our hearts".

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