William Byron continues his domination in the Next-Generation era with the victory at Martinsville. Byron (Via IMAGO) and the Hendrick team celebrated (In Circle Screenshot @NASCAR/X) as they sent their team to Martinsville with a great vision, and their efforts were rewarded with a 1-2-3 finish. Despite starting the race in P18, Byron showed tremendous character in securing his third win of the 2024 season, surpassing his teammates. This victory marked Hendrick Motorsports’ 28th win at the Virginia track.
After the race, the HMS drivers were joined by a group of 1500 employees and families of Rick Hendrick in the post-race festivities. They captured memorable images with race winner William Byron, his three teammates, their crew chiefs, and the team of cars No: 5, 9, 24, and 48 from Chevy. HMS Vice President [name] was also present to celebrate the victory at Martinsville. #HotPass pic.twitter.com/B56kv8ZOfe
Employees and families attended the event to show their support for HMS on the 40th anniversary of their victory in the inaugural Cup race. In 1984, when HMS was known as All Star Racing, the Martinsville race that year was a crucial moment for the team. A defeat would have meant the end of their journey, but [name] secured the win, saving them and setting them on the path to become the most dominant team in the sport.
The tragic plane crash that took the lives of Rick Hendrick’s family in Virginia adds even more significance to each HMS race. They arrived at the weekend with all four of their drivers wearing ruby red jumpsuits and paint schemes. Kyle Larson’s car featured the engraved name of Rick’s wife, Lisa, as part of their tribute.
Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR Cup champion with HMS, expressed his joy after Byron’s victory on Sunday. He emphasized the importance of the win for the Hendrick family and everyone on the team. The vice president also praised Byron’s impressive race and his charge towards victory.
For Jeff Gordon, each of William Byron’s victories, including this one, holds a special place, as he drives the iconic No: 24 car that Gordon himself used to dominate races. This always brings an extra layer of joy. The 1-2-3 finish and Chase Elliott’s return to form also bring happiness to the NASCAR legend.
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