Hendrick Motorsports faces a crucial test at the iconic Darlington Raceway, where it can bounce back from a disappointing Martinsville performance and take control of the NASCAR Cup Series standings. Despite having all four drivers in the top five, they missed an opportunity to “track down perfection” after Kyle Larson’s win at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
However, with today’s race being the perfect setting for Hendrick to make amends, racing insights predict that the organization will succeed where others have faltered. The team’s top performers include Chase Elliott, who secured a third-place finish in this very same event two years ago, and Kyle Larson, who won at Darlington previously.
Other drivers worth watching include Tyler Reddick, who has excelled at Darlington since 2022 with three top-three finishes and an impressive average running position of 6.8. Chris Buescher also holds promise, having started the last three races in the top 10 and recorded five top-10s in eight starts.
Racing Insights’ advanced statistical formula predicts a strong finish for Hendrick drivers, including William Byron, who is favored to win at Darlington. The organization has already secured two top-10 finishes this season and looks poised to bounce back from its Martinsville misstep.
Source: https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/04/06/racing-insights-vintage-hendrick-performance-at-darlington