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If NASCAR had a trophy room big enough for all of Hendrick’s wins, it would need its own zip code.
Team Details
- Team Name: Hendrick Motorsports
- Founded: 1984
- Base Location: Concord, North Carolina
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Championships: 14 Cup Series titles (most in NASCAR history)
- Team Owner: Rick Hendrick
- Team Colours: Varies by car/sponsor, but traditionally Blue, White, Red, and Black
- Official Website: hendrickmotorsports.com
Team Identity & Legacy
Hendrick Motorsports is NASCAR’s most successful team, and it didn’t get there by playing it safe. Founded by Rick Hendrick, a former car dealer with a competitive streak and an eye for talent, the team has redefined excellence in stock car racing.
From Jeff Gordon’s rainbow domination in the ’90s, to Jimmie Johnson’s seven titles, to the current young guns like Chase Elliott and William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports has consistently set the bar — then raised it.
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Based in Concord, NC, Hendrick’s HQ is a motorsports mecca — an 100+ acre campus housing multiple race shops, an engine development facility, and a museum-like complex filled with championship cars. It’s not open to the public by default, but it’s a bucket-list spot for any diehard NASCAR fan.
Rivalries & Big Races
- Joe Gibbs Racing: The heavyweight battle of modern NASCAR.
- Team Penske: A clash of titans — elite teams with deep talent.
- RCR / Legacy Motor Club: Old-school vs. new-school matchups (with history and drama to spare).
- Daytona 500: Hendrick drivers are always in the conversation for the big one.
Fan Culture & Traditions
Fans of Hendrick Motorsports come in many forms — loyal Gordon fans, Jimmie Johnson disciples, Chase Elliott diehards, and now Byron believers. But they all expect one thing: wins.
Traditions include:
- Collecting diecasts of every paint scheme ever run
- Fiercely defending the legacy of the No. 24 and No. 48 cars
- Watching qualifying times like it’s the stock market
- Wearing matching hats and pit shirts like it’s a team uniform (because it kind of is)
Did You Know?
Hendrick Motorsports has won more NASCAR Cup Series races than any team in history — over 300 and counting.
