NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte
FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. Rick Hendrick gave Kyle Larson a second chance in NASCAR because Hendrick Motorsports had wanted him in its lineup for years. Now that Hendrick has his man, he's locked Larson down for two more seasons with full sponsorship. Hendrick on Wednesday, July 14, told his 93 dealerships that the hottest driver in motorsports signed a contract extension through 2023 and Larson will be fully sponsored by HendrickCars.com. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. Rick Hendrick gave Kyle Larson a second chance in NASCAR because Hendrick Motorsports had wanted him in its lineup for years. Now that Hendrick has his man, he's locked Larson down for two more seasons with full sponsorship. Hendrick on Wednesday, July 14, told his 93 dealerships that the hottest driver in motorsports signed a contract extension through 2023 and Larson will be fully sponsored by HendrickCars.com. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Jul. 14, 2021 11:25 AM EDT
FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. With few companies willing to back Larson upon his return from a nearly yearlong suspension for using a racial slur, Rick Hendrick put the website for his dealerships on the hood of Larson's car. Larson started winning races, which company officials say drove traffic to HendrickCars.com that netted $1.8 million in leads and over $5 million in television exposure. “We're having the best year we've ever had,” said Hendrick, owner of the largest privately held dealership in the country. “The market is blazing." (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. With few companies willing to back Larson upon his return from a nearly yearlong suspension for using a racial slur, Rick Hendrick put the website for his dealerships on the hood of Larson's car. Larson started winning races, which company officials say drove traffic to HendrickCars.com that netted $1.8 million in leads and over $5 million in television exposure. “We're having the best year we've ever had,” said Hendrick, owner of the largest privately held dealership in the country. “The market is blazing." (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Aug. 10, 2021 12:15 PM EDT
FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron walks to his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. Liberty University has reached a five-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports to continue as a primary sponsor for William Byron. Byron is a junior pursuing a degree in strategic communication through Liberty University’s online program.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron walks to his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. Liberty University has reached a five-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports to continue as a primary sponsor for William Byron. Byron is a junior pursuing a degree in strategic communication through Liberty University’s online program.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Oct. 15, 2021 01:53 PM EDT
FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) drives down pit road during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. Liberty University has reached a five-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports to continue as a primary sponsor for William Byron. Byron is a junior pursuing a degree in strategic communication through Liberty University’s online program. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) drives down pit road during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. Liberty University has reached a five-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports to continue as a primary sponsor for William Byron. Byron is a junior pursuing a degree in strategic communication through Liberty University’s online program. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Oct. 15, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will represent Hendrick in a pair of Chevrolets. Gibbs will field Toyotas for Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will represent Hendrick in a pair of Chevrolets. Gibbs will field Toyotas for Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Nov. 01, 2021 11:44 AM EDT
FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott, left, talks to Rick Hendrick on pit road before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will represent Hendrick in a pair of Chevrolets. Gibbs will field Toyotas for Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott, left, talks to Rick Hendrick on pit road before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will represent Hendrick in a pair of Chevrolets. Gibbs will field Toyotas for Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Nov. 01, 2021 11:45 AM EDT
FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. walks to his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will represent Hendrick in a pair of Chevrolets. Gibbs will field Toyotas for Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. walks to his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will represent Hendrick in a pair of Chevrolets. Gibbs will field Toyotas for Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Nov. 01, 2021 12:34 PM EDT
FILE - Kyle Larson, center, talks with his crew chief Cliff Daniels, right, before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, N.C. Daniels, fresh off his first NASCAR championship as a crew chief, still isn’t getting much sleep. He’s in Nashville to celebrate the Cup title won with Kyle Larson and the No. 5 team while his wife is back in North Carolina expecting the birth of their second child at any moment. (AP Photo/Ben Gray, File)

FILE - Kyle Larson, center, talks with his crew chief Cliff Daniels, right, before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, N.C. Daniels, fresh off his first NASCAR championship as a crew chief, still isn’t getting much sleep. He’s in Nashville to celebrate the Cup title won with Kyle Larson and the No. 5 team while his wife is back in North Carolina expecting the birth of their second child at any moment. (AP Photo/Ben Gray, File)

Dec. 01, 2021 10:57 AM EST
FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 in 2024 with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. The surprise Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, announcement by McLaren and Hendrick at last gives Larson a path into his dream race.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 in 2024 with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. The surprise Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, announcement by McLaren and Hendrick at last gives Larson a path into his dream race.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Jan. 12, 2023 11:58 AM EST