P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hendrick has never had a win "that means any more than this one"
Hendrick missed serving as the honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup race due to his recovery from knee replacement surgery. William Byron won the race with his HMS teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott following closely behind, resulting in a 1-2-3 finish for the team. Despite being absent, Hendrick called into the Fox Sports 1 broadcast to discuss the victory and team’s success. HMS employees, along with their friends and families, gathered at the track in red shorts to watch the race and later joined in the victory celebrations with Byron and his team on the frontstretch grandstands. Reflecting on the 40th anniversary celebrations, Hendrick expressed regret for missing the event but emphasized the significance of the win and the team’s unity. This day marked a special moment for Hendrick Motorsports, highlighting the team’s achievements and camaraderie.
