Hendrick to bring back iconic neon yellow car numbers for 2027
No team in NASCAR history has more wins and championships than Hendrick Motorsports, and many of those wins came while sporting neon yellow car numbers. Jimmie Johnson's five consecutive titles between 2006 and 2010 came with a neon yellow No. 48 on the side of his Chevrolet. All four of Jeff Gordon's Cup titles also has a yellow No. 24, and it was the same for Chase Elliott when he earned his…
Hendrick Motorsports, the team with the most wins and championships in NASCAR history, is set to reintroduce their iconic neon yellow car numbers for the 2027 season. This color scheme, which has been a staple for many of their historic victories, will now be utilized by all of Hendrick's teams. From Kyle Larson's No. 5 to Corey Day's No. 17 in the NASCAR O Reilly Auto Parts Series, the team will showcase their neon yellow cars across all divisions.
This decision comes after a period where the distinctive yellow numbers were only occasionally seen, most notably on William Byron's No. 24 during his two Daytona 500 victories in 2024 and 2025. Hendrick Motorsports, established in 1984, boasts an impressive record of 323 Cup races won and 15 Cup Series championships, the most of any team.
The team recently added Connor Zilisch as their driver for the No. 48 starting in 2028, replacing Alex Bowman as he retires from full-time competition.
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