William Byron signs extension to remain with Hendrick through 2029

William Byron has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him at Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) through the 2029 season.

The 27-year-old is already a two-time winner of the Daytona 500 and currently sits second in the championship standings. When Byron won the 500, he became the youngest multi-time winner of NASCAR’s crown jewel event, breaking a record previously held by HMS vice chairman Jeff Gordon.

Byron has collected 14 victories in the Cup Series and has driven for Hendrick since his Cup debut in 2018, where he also earned Rookie of the Year honors. He has made six consecutive appearances in the NASCAR Cup playoffs, making the Championship 4 in both 2023 and 2024. He’s yet to win the title, but Byron has placed as high as third twice.

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

Added team owner Rick Hendrick: “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.”  

Hendrick, the most successful team in NASCAR history, currently fields four full-time efforts in the Cup Series with Kyle Larson in the No. 5, Chase Elliott in the No. 9, Alex Bowman in the No. 48, and Byron in the No. 24.