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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.

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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.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 10

Denny Hamlin Brands Rick Hendrick’s Drivers as the Biggest Losers From Darlington

Southern 500 at Darlington. To everyone’s surprise Hendrick Motorsport was at the backfoot with none of its cars even making it to the top 10. Now, JGR veteran Denny Hamlin has hit out at Rick Hendrick‘s team.

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 / The SportsRush / September 3

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Expects Rick Hendrick to Stop the Bleeding After Shocking Darlington Showing

Heading into the opening playoff race at Darlington, Rick Hendrick’s drivers looked ready for a strong showing. Kyle Larson held the top spot with a 26-point

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 / The SportsRush / August 13

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Thinks Rick Hendrick May Be Where Carson Hocevar Draws the Line Over NASCAR Aggression

Rick Hendrick has long known how to rein in young guns when deliberate wrecks and hard pushes cross the line. In 2023, after Ross Chastain repeatedly tangled with Kyle Larson, the HMS owner publicly warned that if Chastain hit any Hendrick driver again, there would be payback, and manufacturer ties to Chevrolet would not shield him.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 5

Kyle Larson Grateful for Sprint Car Freedom as Hendrick Motorsports Star Eyes 2025 Knoxville Nationals Run

After an eight-week skid marked by frustration, including a double-duty disaster with crashes at both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600, Kyle Larson finally found daylight in mid-July.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 5

Should Rick Hendrick Be Concerned About Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott’s Equation After Iowa?

Tensions ran high between Hendrick Motorsports teammates at Iowa, as Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott traded paint during a hard-fought Iowa Corn 350. Though

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 4

'We Have Phoenix in Mind': Hendrick Motorsports GM Keeps Championship Focus After William Byron’s Iowa Victory

Hendrick Motorsports finally managed to put a car in Victory Lane after having had just one win in the previous ten Cup Series races. The result came courtesy of William Byron, who managed speed and fuel brilliantly at Iowa Speedway on Sunday to secure his second victory of the year.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / June 24

All-Pro Auto Reconditioning Signs Long-Term Deal with Hendrick, Byron

All-Pro Auto Reconditioning, a leader in the automotive cosmetic appearance services industry, will join forces with Hendrick Motorsports and two-time DAYTONA 500 winner William Byron in a long-term sponsorship agreement.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 22

Jimmie Johnson Reveals the Biggest Reason Behind His Success At Hendrick Motorsports

700 races, seven Cup Series championships, and 83 Victory Lane visits in 22 years. Jimmie Johnson’s journey with Hendrick Motorsports is the type of legend that little children go to sleep hearing with a wondrous glint in their eyes.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 4

Why Are Rick Hendrick and Ross Chastain Trending After Carson Hocevar’s Actions at Nashville?

Carson Hocevar is one of the hottest topics to emerge from Sunday’s Cup Series race at Nashville. The 22-year-old Spire Motorsports driver put his aggressive racing style on full display to wreck Hyak Motorsports’ Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / May 23

William Byron signs extension with Hendrick Motorsports

Two-time Daytona 500 champion William Byron signed a four-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports on Friday. The deal keeps Byron, 27, behind the wheel of the No.

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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.

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The 1992 Hooters 500 was NASCAR cinema in its purest form

If one race must be chosen as the greatest in NASCAR history, one choice looms above the rest: The 1992 Hooters 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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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.

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