Kyle Petty compares William Byron to Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick, labeling him as a “franchise player”.

Kyle Petty recognizes the potential of Willaim Byron as a valuable member of the team at HMS. Willaim Byron, along with Kyle Petty and Kevin Harvick, have been seen together. Hendrick Motorsports has dominated the Cup pit since the introduction of Next-Gen cars in 2022. With nine victories, Willaim Byron is leading the pack in terms of wins during the Next-Gen era. His three wins in 2024, in just nine races, show that he is not slowing down. Despite having two Cup champions as teammates, the driver of the No. 24 has established himself as the most valuable asset at Hendrick Motorsports. His maturity, potential, and racing skills, combined with his technical knowledge, give him an edge over his experienced teammates. Recently, former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon emphasized the importance of Willaim Byron at HMS. He compared him to franchise players in other sports who not only bring wins and championships to their teams, but also contribute to the technical development of the organization. According to Kyle Petty, Willaim Byron is one of those franchise players who not only focuses on the race car, but also understands the organization and sees its potential. Petty discussed the difference between Kyle Larson and Willaim Byron, stating that Larson is a pure driver who may not have much knowledge about the mechanical aspects of the car, but still performs exceptionally well. On the other hand, Willaim Byron possesses the same racing skills as Jeff Gordon and understands the cars enough to contribute to their evolution after each race. Having Gordon by his side during each race also adds to his advantage.