William Byron Signs Four-Year Extension With Hendrick Motorsports

Two-time Daytona 500 champion William Byron will continue to compete for Hendrick Motorsports for at least four more years.

The Charlotte native announced on Friday morning that he has inked a four-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports – the only team he’s driven for in the Nascar Cup Series – through the 2029 season.

“We’ve built something special with the No. 24 team,” Byron, who is in his eighth full-time season in the Cup Series, said. “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.”

Byron has become one of Nascar’s most popular drivers, piloting the No. 24 car made famous by Jeff Gordon, who’s currently the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports.

Byron joined Hendrick Motorsports at 18 years old, first competing in the Xfinity Series with affiliate team JR Motorsports. He won the 2017 championship, and was immediately promoted to drive the No. 24 car.

“William is the real deal,” team owner Rick Hendrick said. “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.”

Byron has 14 career Cup Series wins, with the most recent being the 2025 Daytona 500. He’s qualified for the Championship 4 in each of the last two seasons.