Go behind the scenes of Hendrick Motorsports’ media day

Will Dale Earnhardt Jr. keep his beard for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season? Why does Jimmie Johnson participate on Twitter? What does Jeff Gordon want to be remembered for? And where is Kasey Kahne? For answers to these questions and more, click

Kahne’s Quaker State production day

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet, recently participated in a production day with Quaker State in Charlotte, N.C.

Media Tour: Part two

Hendrick Motorsports hosted a stop during the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Media Tour on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Media Tour: Part one

Hendrick Motorsports hosted a stop during the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Media Tour on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

NASCAR Preview: Part two

Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in NASCAR Preview 2012 which was held in Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 21.

Long drive, weather conditions part of fan’s quest to meet Gordon

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For one day at least, Sam Alverson of Jacksonville, Fla., could lay claim to being NASCAR’s No. 1 fan. It wasn’t just because of his devotion to the sport; it was because he was first in line.

After a 26-hour campout session, Alverson was the first of thousands of fans…

Teams gunning for 2012 championship, Hendrick says

Owner Rick Hendrick and his teams are motivated to get back to the No. 1 spot and win the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship.

Hendrick Motorsports Museum & Team Store hours this week

CONCORD, N.C. - The Hendrick Motorsports Museum and Team Store will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 26 in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The facility will reopen at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27.

The Nos. 5/24 and 48/88 team shops will follow their

NASCAR Preview: Part one

Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in NASCAR Preview 2012 which was held in Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 21.

The No. 24 DuPont Chevy through the years

Here is a look at the classic No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet paint schemes Jeff Gordon drove during his last 19 years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Click here to read about what he’ll…

Gordon unveils 2012 No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet

CHARLOTTE, N.C.— “A Whole New World” appropriately was the No. 1 song on the 1992 pop charts the year Jeff Gordon came on the NASCAR Cup Series scene in the rainbow-colored Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet and took the motorsports world by storm.

But the irony goes beyond the song…

2013 Corvette raises $700,000 for Drive to End Hunger at Barrett-Jackson

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The first 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible offered to the public was sold today at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction for $600,000 with an additional $100,000 donation. All $700,000 of the proceeds go to the AARP Foundation’s Drive to End Hunger initiative.

Chevrolet…

2013 Corvette on auction at Barrett-Jackson Saturday; sale benefits Drive to End Hunger

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The first Corvette 427 Convertible offered to the public will go to the highest bidder at the…

2013 Corvette on auction Saturday

The first Corvette 427 Convertible offered to the public will go to the highest bidder at…

Jimmie Johnson Husqvarna production day

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, recently participated in a Husqvarna production day in Florida.

Kahne on the team aspect of Hendrick Motorsports

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, says he and crew chief Kenny Francis enjoy working with the other teams at Hendrick Motorsports.

Preseason testing in Daytona: Part three

Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in the NASCAR Preseason Thunder test session at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway Jan. 12-14.

Rick Hendrick optimistic about the 2012 season

Owner Rick Hendrick is optimistic his teams will have a strong season and is excited about the addition of Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet.

Gordon blogs about trip to Rwanda

CONCORD, N.C. - Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, blogs here about his recent trip to Rwanda. Through the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, Gordon has become involved in…

Preseason testing in Daytona: Part two

Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in the NASCAR Preseason Thunder test session at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Jan 12.

Kahne, Gordon lead Saturday test sessions at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, led the morning testing session at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 201.545 mph.

His Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jimmie Johnson also posted times near the top of the charts…

Adjustments key as testing continues at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As with any test, especially one as important as 2012 Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway, getting it right and being open to make adjustments is key.

After the late afternoon practice session on Thursday, NASCAR announced changes for Friday’s test session with…

Hendrick teammates record top-10 lap times in first day of Daytona testing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, led the 31-car field during Thursday morning’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series test session at Daytona International Speedway. Gordon and his Hendrick Motorsports teammates joined other Cup teams for both test sessions at the 2.5-mile superspeedway in…

Preseason testing in Daytona: Part one

Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in the NASCAR Preseason Thunder test session at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Jan 12.

Watch Daytona testing live this week

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing is underway at Daytona International Speedway, and fans can tune in to SPEED to watch the action unfold at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.

The morning sessions will air on SPEEDTV.com, and the afternoon ones will be televised on SPEED. Here is the full schedule:

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Gearing up for Daytona testing

Hendrick Motorsports will participate in a NASCAR Sprint Cup test session this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Click here…

Preseason testing to begin this week at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Hendrick Motorsports will join the NASCAR Sprint Cup competition at Daytona International Speedway this week for three days of preseason testing. The main focus of the test is for teams to work on their final preparations for 2012 Speedweeks – in particular, the 54th running of the Daytona 500 on…

Diet Mountain Dew production day: Part two

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and crew chief Steve Letarte recently participated in a production day with Diet Mountain Dew at Hendrick Motorsports.

Enter to win Jeff Gordon’s Corvette

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – By purchasing a raffle ticket, fans can support The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation and enter for their chance to win Jeff Gordon’s personal Corvette Convertible Grand Sport 4LT.

The Foundation has 7,500 tickets available at $100 each, and the raffle will be held Sept. 24…

Diet Mountain Dew production day: Part one

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and crew chief Steve Letarte recently participated in a production day with Diet Mountain Dew at Hendrick Motorsports.

Kahne excited about driving for Hendrick Motorsports

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, says he’s looking forward to driving for team owner Rick Hendrick and working with the No. 5 team.

Fans can attend drivers meeting prior to Las Vegas race

LAS VEGAS - For the first time, Las Vegas Motor Speedway is extending fans the opportunity to attend the drivers meeting for the KOBALT Tools 400 on March 11. Weather permitting, the meeting will take place adjacent to the main stage in the center of the Neon Garage, prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup event at the 1.5-mile desert oval.

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Pit Crews for Kids’ Christmas visit

Pit Crews for Kids members made their annual Christmas visit to Duke University Medical Center to spend time with children housed in the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

Nos. 5/24 setup mechanic Adam Emmert blogs about Pit Crews for Kids

Of all the things I’ve had the opportunity to do with Hendrick Motorsports, I’d have to say that participating in Pit Crews for Kids has been one of the most rewarding.

For the past three years, I’ve joined other crew members — both from Hendrick and elsewhere in the racing community…

Kasey Kahne’s Farmers Insurance photo shoot

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, recently participated in a production shoot in Mooresville, N.C.

Doug Duchardt talks about the engine transition for 2012

Doug Duchardt, vice president of development at Hendrick Motorsports, talks about the engine change from carburetor to fuel injection, which the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will employ in 2012.

Fan-favorite moments from 2011

Recently, fans submitted their favorite Hendrick Motorsports moments from the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season on Facebook.com/HendrickMotorsports.

Hendrick drivers scheduled to participate in January events

CONCORD, N.C. – Fans will have two opportunities to interact with their favorite Hendrick Motorsports drivers this month before the start of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are scheduled to appear during the…

Kahne, Francis, Hendrick at Farmers Insurance Open

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet, crew chief Kenny Francis and team owner Rick Hendrick recently attended the Farmers Insurance Open in Torrey Pines, Calif.

Earnhardt, Gordon, Johnson and Kahne will join fans this weekend at Chevy Display

DETROIT – Race fans visiting Daytona International Speedway for the season-opening Daytona 500 will have the opportunity to experience the Team Chevy Racing Display, filled with show cars, production vehicles, GM Performance Parts crate engines, parts and accessories, and participate in question-and-answer sessions with NASCAR champions…

Kahne and Johnson to participate in Q&A at Bristol

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, will be participating in a question-and-answer session with fans at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on March 18. Visit the Bristol Motor Speedway

Drive to End Hunger revs up for second season in NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.— Following a successful first year in NASCAR, AARP and AARP Foundation’s Drive to End Hunger is revving up for the 2012 race season with new at-track activities for fans at select races, as well as new initiatives in communities across the country to advance the fight against older adult hunger.

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Electronic Fuel Injection 101

Doug Duchardt, vice president of development, and Jeff Andrews, director of engine operations, answer common questions about electronic fuel injection, which the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will utilize during the 2012 season.

Practicing for the Daytona 500: Part Two

Hendrick Motorsports participates in practice and qualifying for the 2012 Daytona 500.

Kahne and Francis on the same page

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, and crew chief Kenny Francis discuss their relationship that’s built on easy communication.

Bud Shootout - Daytona International Speedway

All four Hendrick Motorsports drivers competed in the Feb. 18 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Practicing for the Daytona 500: Part One

Hendrick Motorsports participates in practice and qualifying for the 2012 Daytona 500.

Rick Hendrick on what it takes to win the pole for the Daytona 500

Team owner Rick Hendrick talks about the factors that contribute to taking the front row at the Daytona 500.

Shootout eligibility returns to its roots for 2013

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR today released the eligibility requirements for the 2013 Shootout at Daytona, an announcement that signals a return to the fan-favorite preseason event’s roots.

Next season’s field will consist of 2012 pole winners and past Shootout winners who have attempted to…

Earnhardt, Gordon in top six in Daytona 500 qualifying

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon earned spots inside the top six during Sunday’s Daytona 500 qualifying session at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt scored the third spot, while Gordon took sixth. Their Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne qualified 12th and 24th,…

Shootout practice: Part two

Hendrick Motorsports teammates participated in the Budweiser Shootout on Feb. 18 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Rick Hendrick shares his thoughts on the 2012 Shootout

Team owner Rick Hendrick talks about what information drivers will be looking to take from the 2012 Shootout.

Shootout practice: Part one

Hendrick Motorsports teammates participated Friday in practice sessions at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for the NASCAR Budweiser Shootout. The race will be held Saturday and will be televised at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

Hendrick trio finishes in top 15 in Daytona Shootout

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson were running among the leaders with one lap to go in Saturday’s Budweiser Shootout, when the teammates were collected in a multi-car incident that sent Gordon flipping in his No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet.

Gordon emerged from his car uninjured…

The case for Kasey Kahne

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season hasn’t started yet, and they’re already selling Kasey Kahne short.

The collective “they” represents a consensus of reporters who picked Kahne to finish a modest…

Earnhardt draws eighth for Shootout, teammates in top 19

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start eighth in the Budweiser Shootout, while his Hendrick Motorsports teammates will line up inside the top 18 for Saturday’s exhibition event at Daytona International Speedway.

The Hendrick Motorsports teammates participated in the traditional draw party…

Daytona Media Day

Hendrick Motorsports drivers met with members of the media during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 16.

Francis sits down with ‘Rowdy’

Kenny Francis, crew chief of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, talks about his transition to Hendrick Motorsports and relationship with driver Kasey Kahne on ‘Rowdy - Say It Like It Is’.

Nos. 48/88 teams Daytona bound

The Nos. 48/88 teams make final adjustments and load the transporters before heading to Speedweeks, which will begin this weekend with the Shootout at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson goes to new depths to recover championship form

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson found out the hard way that sometimes it pays to fix what isn’t broken — or at least to try.

It took losing a NASCAR Sprint Cup championship for the first time in six seasons for Johnson to learn that…

Nos. 5/24 teams Daytona bound

The Nos. 5/24 teams make final adjustments and load the transporters before heading to Speedweeks, which will begin this weekend with the Shootout at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Johnson sits down with ‘Rowdy’

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, talks about the upcoming 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season on ‘Rowdy - Say It Like It Is’.

Gordon and Gustafson fired up for 2012

CONCORD, N.C. — Jeff Gordon made his debut in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 1992 as a rookie addition to Hendrick Motorsports. Twenty years later, Gordon has four Cup championships to his credit and 85 wins in the sport’s elite series. His enthusiasm hasn’t wavered one bit since he first strapped into the…

Ken Howes discusses 2011 competition changes

Fans can expect to see several competition changes when the 2011 season opens at Daytona. Notably, there’s the new nose, the elimination of the catch-can man thanks to a new self-ventilating system and new rules on tire allotment. Most of the changes are geared toward saving teams money, but each will take some getting used to.

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Trust is key between spotters and drivers

Hendrick Motorsports spotters discuss the important role they play during races and the relationship they share with drivers.

No. 48 team ready for 2012 Shootout, Daytona return

CONCORD, N.C. – While the offseason was a little more restful for driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus, the duo didn’t let the downtime go to waste. Instead, they focused their efforts on preparing for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

“Not winning last year has been a good thing…

Chase Elliott blogs about strong start to 2012 season

I’m pumped to report that my team was able to start the season off right with a win during the SpeedFest Pro Late Model event at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Ga., recently.…

Getting to know Josh Kirk, car chief of the No. 24 Chevrolet

CONCORD, N.C. - Now in his 13th season of racing, Josh Kirk is car chief of Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet. He’s spent more than half of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he’s served in various roles including tire changer and tire specialist. Meet Josh:

Full…

Kasey Kahne to be ready for Daytona following outpatient knee surgery

CONCORD, N.C. – Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne will be ready for the Feb. 18 Budweiser Shootout, the Feb. 26 Daytona 500 and all of Daytona Speedweeks after undergoing successful outpatient knee surgery this morning.

Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolets, had an MRI Thursday after experiencing swelling…

Hendrick teammates share their thoughts on Kasey Kahne
Smooth, winning, versatile are just a few words that Kasey Kahne’s Hendrick Motorsports teammates used recently to describe the driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet.

Nos. 48/88 teams gear up for Daytona

The Nos. 48/88 teams make final adjustments in preparation for Speedweeks, which begin next week with the Shootout at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Nos. 5/24 teams gear up for Daytona

The Nos. 5/24 teams make final adjustments in preparation for Speedweeks, which begin next week with the Shootout at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Coach Matt Skeen on preseason pit crew training
Matt Skeen, assistant strength and conditioning coach for Hendrick Motorsports, says pit crew members complete a variety of customized training drills in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Steve Letarte blogs about gearing up for Daytona Speedweeks

With the Daytona 500 fast approaching, the next couple of weeks are going to be very exciting at Hendrick Motorsports. Don’t expect the lights in the Nos. 48/88 shop to shut off any time soon because we’re working around the clock on all the fine details. I believe Daytona is all about the details. The last week leading…

Marshall Carlson welcomes you to our new website in his blog

On behalf of everyone at Hendrick Motorsports, thank you for visiting the new and improved HendrickMotorsports.com. We’re excited that you’re here, and we hope you’ll come back often.

After making the decision to revamp our official website, the first thing we did was seek input from the people…

No. 88 team production day

Crew members for the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet recently participated in a production day for Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, N.C.

Kasey Kahne talks with ESPN’s Marty Smith
Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, sat down for an interview recently with ESPN’s Marty Smith for an upcoming feature on “NASCAR Now.” Click the link above to see the full-length interview.

Jimmie Johnson Foundation ‘teams up’ to help award inaugural technology grant

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson announced that Robert Sanders Elementary School in San Jose, Calif., is the recipient of the inaugural Team Up for Technology grant, a partnership between the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Lowe’s and Samsung Hope for Children.

“As…

Elliott opens 2012 with win

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott recently won the pole position and a race during the SpeedFest Pro Late Model events held Sunday at Watermelon Capital Speedway, in Cordele, Ga. Click here for…

Kurt Romberg explains what the new nose will mean for aero at Daytona

When it comes to a race car, the slightest body modification can have a huge effect on its aerodynamic properties on the racetrack. Just take a look at the new nose NASCAR has given all competitors for the 2011 season. We have prepared our cars for Daytona with that change in mind.

Aerodynamically, the biggest change is…

Gordon, Hendrick, Johnson and Letarte weigh in on Super Bowl XLVI
Drivers Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, plus crew chief Steve Letarte and team owner Rick Hendrick share their thoughts about this weekend’s Super Bowl XLVI, which features the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.

Preseason pit crew training: Part two

The Hendrick Motorsports pit crews train for the upcoming 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Kahne, Francis a ‘winning combination’ for Hendrick Motorsports

CONCORD, N.C. — Kasey Kahne hasn’t competed in a NASCAR Sprint Cup event for Hendrick Motorsports yet, but already the driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet understands the most important aspect of his new organization – teamwork.

And that goes beyond just working with his new teammates…

Rick Hendrick visits Oshawa Assembly Plant to celebrate start of 2012 Camaro ZL1 production

OSHAWA, Ontario – The Oshawa Assembly Plant today celebrated the start of regular production of the hotly-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a ceremony with employees and invited guests, including team owner Rick Hendrick.

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Preseason pit crew training: Part one

The Hendrick Motorsports pit crews train for the upcoming 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Rick Hendrick visits Oshawa Assembly Plant

The Oshawa Assembly Plant today celebrated the start of regular production of the hotly-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a ceremony with employees and invited guests, including team owner Rick Hendrick. Click

Knaus on working with Lowe’s
Chad Knaus, crew chief of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, enjoys the working relationship he, Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team all have with Lowe’s.

Fan-favorite moments from 2011: Team Hendrick

Recently, fans submitted their favorite Hendrick Motorsports memories from the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season on Twitter.com/TeamHendrick.

Kahne on joining Hendrick Motorsports
Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, shares his thoughts about joining Hendrick Motorsports.

Fan-favorite moments from 2011: Jeff Gordon

Recently, fans sumitted their favorite Jeff Gordon memories from the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season on Twitter.com/TeamHendrick.

Letarte on Kahne and Francis joining Hendrick in 2012
Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 88 Chevrolet, talks about the fresh perspective that Kasey Kahne and Kenny Francis bring to Hendrick Motorsports.

Fan-favorite moments from 2011: Jimmie Johnson

Recently, fans submitted their favorite Jimmie Johnson memories from the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season on twitter.com/TeamHendrick.

Johnson talks about his daughter’s take on Christmas
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, on what he plans to get his daughter for Christmas.

Fan-favorite moments from 2011: Earnhardt

Recently, fans submitted their favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. memory from the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season to Twitter.com/TeamHendrick.

Happy holidays from Kasey Kahne
Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, wishes everyone a happy holiday and is looking forward to starting the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season with Hendrick Motorsports.

Mark Hord on his favorite childhood Christmas gift
Mark Hord, safety director at Hendrick Motorsports, remembers his favorite Christmas gift.

Kenny Francis on joining Hendrick Motorsports
Kenny Francis, crew chief of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, talks about his first week working at Hendrick Motorsports.

Chase Elliott blogs about the close of 2011

This last month or so really has me asking myself, how on earth can life get any better? Truly, this might be a short blog because I’m still at a loss for words. First, my fans gave me an awesome birthday present by voting for me as the

Jeff Gordon’s Drive to End Hunger photo shoot

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, recently participated in a photo shoot in Charlotte, N.C.

Jimmie Johnson during the offseason

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, was a guest on several television programs during the offseason.

Marshall Carlson on the No. 88 team
Marshall Carlson, president of Hendrick Motorsports, shares his thoughts on the dynamic that Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 team have built.

Johnson during the 2012 photo shoot
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, shares his thoughts on his photo shoot, which was held recently in Charlotte, N.C.

Behind the scenes at Hendrick Motorsports

Behind the scenes at Hendrick Motorsports during the offseason.

Getting to know Angela Padgett, merchandising manager
Angela Padgett, merchandising manager for the Hendrick Motorsports Museum & Team Store, explains how the latest trends help her decide what items are selected for fans to purchase.

Hendrick teammates eligible for 2012 Shootout

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – All four Hendrick Motorsports drivers will line up for the 2012 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 18. Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. each earned a spot in the exhibition event because they were ranked 25th or better in the 2011 driver standings.
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Video blog: Getting to know Dave McLain, simulation engineer

Dave McLain is a simulation engineer, and his efforts help Hendrick Motorsports prepare for each NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend.

Ben Fischbeck blogs about his trip with the Nos. 5/24 teams to Victory Junction

There’s just something incredible about visiting Victory Junction, and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to go twice now with my team members here at Hendrick Motorsports. Last week, a group of us from the Nos. 5/24 shop went to the camp for its NASCARnival. We performed live pit stops, played games and even danced…

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Chase Elliott blogs about his upcoming K&N races

Chase Elliott blogs about the World Series, sports connections

Caleb Hurd blogs about returning to Phoenix after the recent test

Andy Papathanassiou blogs about the new pit training facility at Hendrick

Lance McGrew blogs that preparation, relaxation key during offweek

Greg Morin blogs that practice helps in pit road crash repair

Martin blogs that he’s ready for more fun in second half of 2011

Earnhardt to Letarte: ‘Keep pushing me’