Rick Hendrick on the Cusp of NASCAR Historical past With Tony Stewart and Joe Gibbs Ready on the Different Aspect

Hendrick Motorsports is getting ready to making historical past on the Charlotte Roval. Regardless of being NASCAR’s most profitable crew, they’ve by no means had all 4 drivers advance to the Spherical of 8. That would change throughout the 2024 Financial institution of America ROVAL 400, a important race on the modified 2.28-mile format that presents distinctive challenges.

If all 4 drivers can navigate the anticipated chaos on the Roval and safe their spots for the Las Vegas race, Hendrick Motorsports would be a part of an elite group—turning into solely the third crew in NASCAR historical past, alongside Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing, to realize this feat. This chance is one Rick Hendrick’s crew received’t need to miss as they intention to cement their legacy additional in NASCAR royalty.

Hendrick Motorsports finds itself in unfamiliar territory

With a mixture of luck and onerous work, there is no such thing as a cause why all 4 drivers can not make it to the Spherical of 8. Sharing his views about Hendrick Motorsports’ probabilities on the Roval, NASCAR Insider Eric Estepp said, “Alex Bowman has the very best common end of anybody on the Charlotte Roval, Chase Elliott has an excellent common end at 8.2, and he additionally has two wins. Kyle Larson has received right here, additionally at Sonoma earlier this summer time so that is completely an attention-grabbing storyline value following, particularly for those who’re a Hendrick Motorsports fan.”

Again in 2016, Joe Gibbs Racing made historical past by turning into the primary crew to have all 4 drivers—Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, and Matt Kenseth—advance to the Spherical of 8, incomes them the title of the ‘Dream Crew’ of future Corridor of Famers. Stewart-Haas Racing replicated this success in 2018 with Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Aric Almirola, and Kurt Busch. Nevertheless, neither crew secured the championship that yr.

If Hendrick Motorsports joins this elite group, it might be a notable achievement, particularly given the extraordinary competitors this season with eighteen completely different winners within the Cup Collection. Hendrick’s constant on-track efficiency and success with a spec automotive spotlight the expertise and growth of their drivers—Kyle Larson, Alex Bowman, William Byron, and Chase Elliott. Rick Hendrick’s management has remodeled these drivers into world-class opponents, positioning the crew to capitalize on this distinctive alternative.

Rick Hendrick is cautiously optimistic forward of the Roval race

With yet one more elimination race on the horizon, Rick Hendrick is anxiously hoping that the ultimate Spherical of 12 fixture may have a contented final result for his racing crew. During the last six years, Charlotte Roval has constructed a popularity for being a chaotic race with few overtaking alternatives on the hybrid highway course/oval monitor. Adjustments have been made to the monitor’s format to enhance the standard of racing, however a number of drivers within the Cup Collection grid imagine it can solely add to the insanity within the 109-lap race.

Sharing his expectations forward of the Financial institution of America ROVAL 400, Rick Hendrick stated, “I hope we will make it, however loopy issues occur, we all know. And so, you understand, we’ve had an excellent yr, and if we get all of them 4 in or three in, it’s been a fantastic yr. Received William [Byron] in, so I believe [Kyle] Larson’s in a reasonably great place. So we’ll simply must see.”

If all 4 Hendrick Motorsports drivers do make it to the Spherical of 8, they are going to be simply three races away from competing for the title at Phoenix Raceway. Wouldn’t it’s a fairytale finish to the season for Rick Hendrick if the Championship 4 solely options his drivers?

Whereas it is going to be a tough feat to realize, it’s not unattainable. Nevertheless, the fast focus will likely be on getting a consequence on the Roval to maintain the title hopes alive. After which, all 4 drivers will take it one step at a time whereas maintaining one eye on the final word prize.