This year, I’ll drive the No. 94 Aaron’s Dream Machine/Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet in the NASCAR…]]> When NASCAR changed the schedule, there were some mixed emotions about having a weekend off so early in the year, but it’s a good thing if you ask me.  Just getting a minute to catch your breath after our first three races — Daytona and crisscrossing the country a couple times — it’s nice to know you can spend a little…]]> When it comes to pit stops, our crews have to be prepared for more than just changing tires, making adjustments and adding fuel to Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet or Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet on race day. If one of our teams is involved in an incident, our over-the-wall teams have…]]> This summer, I’m learning that sometimes it’s a good thing to be a fish out of water, so to speak. It gives you an opportunity to learn, and that’s really what I’ve spent the first part of my summer doing. This year has been such a fun time, juggling school while running in the late model ranks and the K&N Pro Series…]]> Can’t believe we’re at the halfway point of the 2011 season already. Man, time has been flying by, and you know, they typically say that when you’re having fun. I know we’ve had our moments, but I think the No. 5 team and its fans could stand to have a little more fun. I know you guys are as frustrated as my team and I are.…]]> 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 — for the trip to visit leukemia…]]> 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.

With…]]> 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. While we came out on top and were able…]]> 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 who use it most – our…]]> 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 up to it…]]> 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 on the outer edges…]]>

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