William Byron signs 3-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports

William Byron has signed a three-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports to keep him in the No. 24 Chevrolet through 2025, the team announced Thursday.

Byron, a four-time winner in the Cup Series, is tied for the most wins this season (two) and sits third in points with four top fives. The fifth-year Cup driver has spent his Cup career with Hendrick.

“I’m so thankful to continue racing for Mr. Hendrick, Jeff (Gordon, vice chairman) and Hendrick Motorsports,” Byron said in a team release. “Since I joined the organization, they’ve supported my growth process every step of the way, including my path to the Cup Series. With the great people around me, I’m excited to continue pursuing race wins and playoff success. Together we’ve built a No. 24 team that I know will contend for championships. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season and my years to come with Hendrick Motorsports.”

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