Kyle Larson signs 5-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports

Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports agreed to a contract extension that keeps Larson with the team through the 2031 season, and Hendrick also announced multi-year extensions for crew chief Cliff Daniels and sponsor HendrickCars.com.

Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports agreed to a contract extension that will keep Larson with the organization through the 2031 season. The announcement came in Daytona Beach as the NASCAR season opened with the Daytona 500. Larson is the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion and has been with Hendrick since 2021. Hendrick also announced multi-year extensions with Larson's crew chief, Cliff Daniels, and primary sponsor HendrickCars.com. Key facts: - The extension keeps Larson with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2031 season. - Larson's prior contract was set to expire at the conclusion of the 2026 season, which begins with the Daytona 500. - Hendrick announced multi-year extensions for crew chief Cliff Daniels and sponsor HendrickCars.com. - Since Larson and Daniels began working together in 2021, the pairing has produced two championships and a series-best 26 wins. - Larson leads Hendrick in runner-up finishes (18), top-five finishes (78), top-10 finishes (103), and laps led (7,149). - Larson has won three of NASCAR's four crown jewel races but is winless in 12 Daytona 500 starts. Summary: The extension secures a core driver and crew chief pairing for Hendrick Motorsports as the new season begins. Undetermined at this time.