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| Rick Hendrick (L) lands William Byron |
Hendrick Motorsports
secured its future today, signing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series point
leader William Byron to a multi-year driver agreement. Byron, whose five Truck
Series win this season is already a series record, will race full-time in the
NASCAR XFINITY Series for Hendrick Motorsports affiliate JR Motorsports,
beginning in 2017.
“William is a special
person and a special talent,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick
Motorsports. “It’s been impressive to watch him come up through the ranks and
have success at every level. What he’s already accomplished this season has
been remarkable. On top of all his ability, he’s a terrific young man from a
great family, and we think he has a very bright future with our organization.”
Byron, 18, won the
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship in 2015,and through 13 races of his
rookie Truck series campaign driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports, already owns
victories at Kansas, Texas, Iowa, Kentucky and Pocono.
“Even before I started
racing, it was a dream of mine to drive for Hendrick Motorsports,” Byron said.
“I have so much respect for the way Mr. Hendrick supports his people and
encourages everyone to work together. This is the biggest announcement and
biggest opportunity of my life, and I will do everything I can to make the most
of it. I’m proud to be part of this team.”
Byron has past ties
with JR Motorsports, after winning two races with JRM’s Late Model program in
2014 and 2015; his first seasons in full-sized stock cars.
“I owe so much to Dale
Jr. and everyone at JRM for taking a chance on me in 2014,” Byron said.
“Looking back, I know none of this would’ve happened without that opportunity.
I was there during Chase Elliott’s [XFINITY Series] championship season and got
to learn a lot. I know what they’re capable of, and I’m going to work really
hard for them.”
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