It’s official: William Byron is set to attempt to win the NASCAR Cup Series title with Hendrick Motorsports in 2021. The 22-year-old driver, who has been with the team since 2018, will be the first driver to attempt to win a Cup Series championship with the organization since Jeff Gordon won in 2001.
The announcement comes after a successful 2020 season for Byron, who finished fifth in the standings and earned two wins. He also earned a spot in the Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway, where he finished fourth.
Byron’s move to Hendrick Motorsports is a big step for the young driver, and he is looking forward to the challenge. “I’m really excited to be part of the Hendrick Motorsports family and to have the opportunity to compete for a championship,” said Byron. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and I’m looking forward to working hard and doing my best to bring home a championship for the team.”
Byron will be joining a team that has been successful in the past, and he will be looking to continue that success in 2021. Hendrick Motorsports has won 11 championships in the Cup Series, and they have had drivers such as Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Chase Elliott who have all won titles with the team.
The 2021 season will be an exciting one for Byron and Hendrick Motorsports, as they look to add another championship to their impressive list of accomplishments. With Byron’s talent and the team’s experience, they have a great chance of making it happen. It will be interesting to see how things play out this season, and if William Byron can become the next Cup Series champion for Hendrick Motorsports.
