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Hendrick also announced Wednesday a five-year extension with
primary sponsor HendrickCars.com and a multi-year deal with
Larson's crew chief, Cliff Daniels.
Since being paired in the No. 5 Chevrolet in 2021, Daniels and
Larson have won two championships (2021, 2025) and led the Cup
Series in nearly every major statistical category.
HendrickCars.com serves as the car's main sponsor for 35 of 38
Cup Series events.
Larson moved to Hendrick after he was fired at Chip Ganassi
Racing and suspended by NASCAR during the pandemic shutdown for
using a racial slur during an online racing event.
Larson has 32 career wins in the Cup Series, including 26 since
joining Hendrick Motorsports. He leads all drivers over that
span in wins, runner-up finishes (18), top-five finishes (78),
top-10 finishes (103) and laps led (7,149).
“This team, this organization and this family have given me
everything I need to compete at the highest level," Larson said
in a statement. "We’ve accomplished a lot together, but I truly
believe the best is still ahead. ... I’m excited to keep chasing
wins and championships with Cliff and the 5 team for many more
years.”
Jeffrey “JB” Brown, president of Hendrick Automotive Group, said
keeping the championship team together for years to come was "a
no-brainer.”
Team owner Rick Hendrick added that building a successful team
“starts with people.”
“Kyle is one of the most complete drivers in our sport,”
Hendrick said. "His talent, work ethic and instincts give us a
chance to win every time we race. Cliff is a true servant leader
who brings out the best in everyone around him and sets the
standard for how we go to the track. Having HendrickCars.com
alongside this group continues to create real, measurable value
for our automotive business.
"Together, it’s a combination that will keep winning races and
competing for championships for a long time.”
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