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'It Was Nobody Can Beat Dale Earnhardt Sr.': How Jeff Gordon’s First Title Kickstarted Rick Hendrick’s NASCAR Dominance

For more than four decades, Hendrick Motorsports has stood as one of NASCAR’s most dominant teams, but its true rise began in 1995, when young Jeff Gordon turned potential into legacy.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 1

Joe Gibbs and Rick Hendrick’s 30-Year Bond Transcends the NASCAR Arena

The spotlight at the Championship 4 in Phoenix will be on just two teams: Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports. They’re the only ones with drivers still in contention for the championship, making it the perfect time for both sides to reflect on their battles, rivalries, and moments of respect over the years.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 29

How Hendrick Motorsports leaders keep winningest team focused

How Hendrick Motorsports' leadership keeps NASCAR's winningest team focused forward

In the midst of a relative slump for driver Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team, crew chief Cliff Daniels decided that reading was going to be the team's summer bonding activity of choice.

NASCAR driver to miss second consecutive race due to concussion symptoms

Kaulig Racing signs two drivers for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season

'It's an embarrassment': NASCAR champion slams playoff format if Corey Heim, Connor Zilisch fail to win championships

NASCAR driver suspended for Xfinity Series finale after intentionally wrecking competitor at Martinsville

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 29

By the Numbers: With Penske Out, NASCAR’s Next Gen Era Belongs to Hendrick and Joe Gibbs in a Dead-Even Fight

The NASCAR Cup Series field breathed a huge sigh of relief when Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano both failed to make it to the Championship 4 at Martinsville last Sunday.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 29

Jeff Gordon Believes Hendrick Motorsports Has ‘Nothing Lacking’ in Pursuit of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Title

Hendrick Motorsports will have two drivers, William Byron and Kyle Larson, carrying its banner into the Championship 4 at the Phoenix Raceway on November 2.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Hendrick Motorsports Insider Credits NASCAR’s Rising Stars for Reviving Jeff Gordon’s Legacy

Those were the days when ‘Iron Man’ took NASCAR by storm. Right from his debut in 1993 to his retirement in 2015, Jeff Gordon racked up 93 Cup Series wins, four championships, and three Daytona 500 wins, all while redefining what it meant to be a superstar on the track.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 9

How Rick Hendrick’s Partnership With Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Helping Cultivate Future NASCAR Stars

After a 13-year break from the Xfinity Series, Hendrick Motorsports decided to restart its program in 2022. Partnering with Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports, co-owned by Rick Hendrick, the organization was already fielding four cars.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Rick Hendrick’s Prodigy Makes Devastating Admission Amidst Fading Championship Hopes

Rajah Caruth’s 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season has been a mix of highs and hurdles. Driving the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports, he grabbed his second career win at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, ending a 31-race drought for the team.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 4

Denny Hamlin responds, points out threat after Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Joe Gibbs named in NASCAR filing vs. Michael Jordan, 23XI

A seismic shift happened on Friday in the motorsports world. A court filing from NASCAR and Jim France regarding the ongoing antitrust lawsuit with Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing and Front Row took a new turn.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 4

Jeff Gordon Gets Candid on His NASCAR Career-Making Move to Hendrick and the Regret That Followed

Jeff Gordon has always been level-headed. Rarely did he lose his temper during his NASCAR career. Okay, maybe a few times, but for the most part, the Pittsboro, Indiana native’s personality was much like his driving on the racetrack — steady and even.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 3

Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Joe Gibbs among NASCAR team owners named in filing vs. Michael Jordan, Denny Hamiln, 23XI

A filing tonight from NASCAR and Jim France in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row has taken a new turn. The sanctioning body has submitted a request for summary judgment regarding the Sherman Act violations that the teams have accused NASCAR of.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 19

Hendrick Motorsports Shakes Up Pit Crews After Bowman’s Playoff Disappointment

The garage at Hendrick Motorsports has been buzzing with activity this week, and it’s not just about preparing cars for Sunday’s race. With Alex Bowman knocked out of playoff contention, the organization has made some strategic crew changes that have everyone in the NASCAR community talking.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

Kyle Petty Speaks Truth About Alex Bowman’s Future at Hendrick

When Kyle Petty talks, smart NASCAR folks listen. The former driver turned analyst doesn’t mince words, and his recent take on Alex Bowman’s situation at Hendrick Motorsports hits differently than your typical talking head commentary.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 16

Kyle Petty Is Sick of Hearing Calls for Rick Hendrick to Push Alex Bowman Out of the Team

Alex Bowman’s struggles in the past couple of years in the NASCAR sphere haven’t been hidden from anyone’s eyes. Suffering from a broken back after a sprint car accident back in 2023 and his eventual return to stock car racing after that, the driver of the No.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10

Like Dale Jr., Kyle Petty Expected Rick Hendrick to Stop the Bleeding, and He Did

For a juggernaut of Hendrick Motorsports’s stature, a playoff misfire was the last thing anyone expected. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had cautioned that only Rick Hendrick could stem the tide, and Kyle Petty sang from the same hymn sheet.

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NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 9

Hendrick Motorsports Makes Critical Pit Crew Change for Alex Bowman Before Bristol

Let’s get one thing straight. When you’re in the NASCAR playoffs, there’s no room for error. Every second, every decision, every single lug nut matters.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 3

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gives Bold Prediction on Hendrick Motorsports’ Disappointing Darlington Run

Hendrick Motorsports is one of the biggest teams in NASCAR. The Chevrolet team has an incredible talent pool with the likes of Chase Elliot and Kyle Larson.

Rudy Fugle’s Shocking Ejection from Daytona After Inspection Drama Rocks Hendrick Motorsports

The NASCAR world got a severe jolt Friday when Rudy Fugle, the respected crew chief behind William Byron’s No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, found himself walking away from Daytona International Speedway instead of preparing for Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400.

NASCAR News / Burn City Sports / January 26

NASCAR team owner’s pricy purchase covers half of Barrett-Jackson donations

Barrett-Jackson’s 2025 Scottsdale Auction is the Super Bowl for car buyers and sellers. Automotive enthusiasts line up and cast their bids for some of the most exotic, classic and newest vehicles to graze the streets.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 17

Rick Hendrick gives classic life, business advice for young people

With success in NASCAR and in the car sales business, Rick Hendrick has learned a lot of lessons in life and has advice to share. At 75 years old, Hendrick has built an empire as it relates to cars on the race track and on the highways of America.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 1

How Hendrick Motorsports' dream playoff scenario came crashing down

Rick Hendrick must have been on top of the world on the afternoon of Oct. 13. For a faction of the team’s employees, though, the five-minute drive back to the shop on the evening of Oct. 13 likely took hours.

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's Martinsville elimination race

NASCAR driver suspended for intentionally wrecking competitor

New TV deal will conjure up NASCAR's past, but that's not a good thing

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