BRISTOL, Tenn. — Rick Hendrick has always had an eye for finding driving talent. Just look at his current roster that includes six-time champion Jimmie Johnson and hotshot rookie Chase Elliott.
Earlier this week, he signed William Byron to join the organization. Byron is a rookie sensation in the Camping World Truck Series with a season-high five wins. The 18-year-old is the points leader driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
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Next season, he’ll move to the Xfinity Series to drive for Hendrick Motorsports affiliate JR Motorsports, which is owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr.