
For the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, the driver of the iconic #24 car for Hendrick Motorsports is William Byron. He pilots the #24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, continuing the legacy of a number made famous by Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon.
Byron, now in his seventh full-time Cup Series season, is no longer just a promising talent but a established superstar and the reigning 2023 Cup Series Champion. His partnership with crew chief Rudy Fugle has proven to be one of the most effective in the garage. The #24 team is a perennial championship contender, consistently finishing at the front of the pack.
The 2023 season was a testament to their dominance. The table below outlines key statistics from William Byron's championship-winning year, demonstrating the #24 team's performance level.
| Statistic | 2023 Season Total |
|---|---|
| Races | 36 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Top-5 Finishes | 15 |
| Top-10 Finishes | 21 |
| Poles | 4 |
| Laps Led | 1,016 |
| Average Finish | 11.5 |
| Championship Position | 1st |
The #24 car's history is deeply intertwined with Hendrick Motorsports' success. Jeff Gordon drove it to four championships (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), cementing its status in NASCAR lore. After Gordon's retirement, the number was briefly driven by Chase Elliott before being reassigned to the team's development driver, William Byron, in 2018. Under Byron, the #24 has returned to its winning ways, claiming the championship nearly three decades after Gordon's first title with the same number.


