Hendrick signs Byron to contract extension

William Byron and Hendrick Motorsports have agreed to a four-year contract extension, the team has announced.

Byron, 27, will remain the driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet through the 2029 NASCAR Cup Series season. He began his Cup Series career with the company in 2018 but was signed by Rick Hendrick two years prior when he was 18 years old. Byron has won 14 races in 264 starts, including back-to-back triumphs in the Daytona 500 in 2024 and 2025.

“We’ve built something special with the No. 24 team,” Byron said. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue working with amazing people at Hendrick Motorsports who believe in me, especially Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick. We’ve accomplished some great things that we’re really proud of, but we have even bigger goals ahead. I’m excited to go after them with this team and this organization.”

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Byron has made the postseason in six consecutive seasons, including consecutive trips to the Championship 4 in 2023 and '24, where he ultimately finished third in the championship. He will make his seventh playoff appearance this season courtesy of his Daytona 500 victory.

The No. 24 team of Byron, led by crew chief Rudy Fugle, is currently second in the Cup Series championship standings behind teammate Kyle Larson. Byron has the second-best average finish in the series and the second-most laps led.

“William is the real deal,” said Rick Hendrick. “What makes him so special is that he combines natural ability with an unrivaled work ethic. You see it in the great ones – the drivers who could get by on talent alone but choose to outwork everyone anyway. That’s William. On top of it all, he’s a person of high character and embraces his role as a leader. We’re proud to have him in our lineup and look forward to many more wins together.”