What happened to the 88 car?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. took over the No. 88 the following year after the number had been transferred to Hendrick Motorsports and recorded 139 top-10 and 73 top-five finishes with nine wins with the double eights on his door.

Who owns NASCAR 88?

Current Cup Series stars and Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will combine to be behind the wheel of the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro. Elliott, who won the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship, will kick things off at Darlington Raceway (May 7).

Who drives the 88 car now?

88 the following year after the number had been transferred to Hendrick Motorsports and recorded 139 top-10 and 73 top-five finishes with nine wins with the double eights on his door. The No. 88 car is currently driven for Hendrick by Alex Bowman.

Who is the richest car owner in NASCAR?

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. earns the ranking of the wealthiest NASCAR driver, with an estimated net worth of $300 million.

Does Jeff Gordon own the 48 car?

But there's more to his car ownership portfolio than that. Gordon is also listed as the co-owner of the No. 48 car that was driven by Jimmie Johnson and is currently driven by Alex Bowman.

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Who will drive the 48 car in 2021?

Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday that Alex Bowman will replace Jimmie Johnson next season, shifting to the organization's No. 48 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021.

Who owns the number 8 car in NASCAR 2021?

Tyler Reddick is the driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. 2022 will mark Reddick's third season in NASCAR's top series under the direction of crew chief Randall Burnett.

Is Dale Earnhardt Incorporated still in business?

But there is no Dale Earnhardt Inc. anymore. And his son, Dale Jr., races for rival Hendrick Motorsports — a move that likely would have never happened had Dale Sr. lived.

How many Corvettes does Rick Hendrick's own?

Rick Hendrick's Corvette collection

As per the Detroit Free Press, it houses 210 expensive and rare luxury vehicles, including 120 Chevrolet Corvette models.

How many car dealerships does Hendrick Motorsports own?

Hendrick Automotive

Hendrick has 140 dealerships that sell around 200,000 cars per year. And they service 2.6 million vehicles per year. The company was started in 1976 when Hendrick sold his assets to start Hendrick Chevrolet dealer.

What's Jeff Gordon's new job?

Gordon has settled into his daily role at Hendrick Motorsports as the new vice chairman and the second-ranking team official to the 72-year-old Hendrick.

Where did Rick Hendrick get his money?

In 1976, he sold his assets to purchase a franchise in Bennettsville, South Carolina. After doing so, he became the youngest Chevrolet dealer in the United States. Hendrick's influence increased sales to make the once troubled location become the region's most profitable.

What is Jeff Gordon's job now?

(AP) — Jeff Gordon has fit in just fine in his new job at Hendrick Motorsports. He is the new vice-chairman and the second-ranking team official to 72-year-old owner Rick Hendrick. The move positioned Gordon to one day succeed Hendrick and run the operation. Gordon now has hands in all aspects at Hendrick.

How long do NASCAR engines last?

Most production car engines are designed to last over 100,000 miles. NASCAR race car engines are designed to last one race (500 miles, in the case of the Daytona 500). While the same version of an engine is typically used for an entire season, it is rebuilt after each race.

Why did Dale Earnhardt Jr change numbers?

The number 88 was his number during his time with Hendrick Motorsports from 2008 from 2017. The number change came after DEI owner Teresa Earnhardt vetoed Dale Jr. from taking the number with him when he left the family business.

Who is the most popular NASCAR driver of all time?

1. Dale Earnhardt. Why He's Here: Earnhardt won only one Most Popular Driver award, and it came posthumously after his death in the last-lap accident in the 2001 Daytona 500.

Who bought the 3.6 million dollar Corvette?

That's the auction company's record for a car auctioned for charity, beating the first mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, which sold for $3 million in 2020 to benefit the Detroit Children's Fund. Interestingly, the winning bidder was the same person for both Vettes: NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick.