Hendrick Motorsport, the most successful team in NASCAR history, has announced the return of its iconic neon yellow numbers for the 2027 season. This decision marks a significant moment in the team’s history, which has experienced its best times with this distinctive color.
During Hendrick’s most dominant period, figures like Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon achieved their most memorable victories with yellow numbers beside their vehicles. Johnson won five consecutive titles from 2006 to 2010 with his number 48, while Gordon’s four titles were also associated with his number 24 bearing the same colors.
Although the iconic colors had diminished in recent years, with William Byron‘s number 24 using them occasionally, 2027 marks a change, with the entire organization outfitting itself with neon yellow numbers. This will include the cars in the NASCAR Cup Series as well as the number 17 from the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts team, which will be driven by Corey Day.
Since its founding in 1984, Hendrick Motorsport has amassed a total of 323 victories in the Cup Series and has won 15 championships, establishing records that still stand. Their successes include 10 wins at the Daytona 500 and 12 at the Coca-Cola 600.
In addition, the team has confirmed its commitment to the future by signing young talent Connor Zilisch as the driver of the number 48 starting in 2028, once Alex Bowman retires from full competition. This renewed image of the neon yellow numbers promises to bring a new wave of excitement to NASCAR fans.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
