Search
Close this search box.

Partner

Fresh Off First-Career Cup Series Win, William Byron Extends Deal With Hendrick Through 2022

share it
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
DOVER, DELAWARE – AUGUST 23: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, leads Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Acronis Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 311 at Dover International Speedway on August 23, 2020 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

William Byron has a place to call home through the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season as the 22-year old driver revealed that he has extended his deal with Hendrick Motorsports. Byron made the news official with a Tweet on Tuesday.

Byron, of course, scored a dramatic first-career victory this past weekend in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. In doing so, he became the first driver since Jeff Gordon to win in the No. 24 car and he actually broke Gordon’s record as the youngest winner in the No. 24.

While the timing of the announcement would suggest that Byron’s win impacted the contract negotiations, the deal was actually signed back on August 8th.

The Playoffs are now in the North Carolina-native’s sights. Byron enters the Playoffs on a two-race top-five streak. He had not scored a top-five finish all season before this stretch. You have to wonder if the No. 24 team is peaking at the right time.

Byron has now won races in all three NASCAR National Series, and he is a former champion in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Post

Lavar Scott to make NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Dover Motor Speedway with Alpha Prime Racing, and will compete in NASCAR Xfinity race at World Wide Technology Raceway with primary sponsor Foxxtecca.
Lavar Scott to Compete in Two NASCAR Xfinity Races With Alpha Prime
Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse Racing mutually agree to part ways at the end of 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season
Daniel Suarez Will Not Return to Trackhouse Racing in 2026
Steve Newmark exits RFK Racing to take on Director of Athletics role at University of North Carolina
Steve Newmark Exits as President of RFK Racing for UNC Director of Athletics Role
NXS_EL_CHICAGO
Entry List: 2025 NXS The Loop 110 at Chicago Street Course
NCS_EL_CHICAGO
Entry List: 2025 NCS Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course
Connor Zilisch proud of 11th place finish in Atlanta NASCAR Cup Series race, Ready for next Start at Watkins Glen
Connor Zilisch Thrilled With 11th-Place Finish in Wild Atlanta Cup Start; Ready For Watkins Glen

Join Our Newsletter

Ready to have NASCAR news hand-delivered to your email daily?

Related Article