CONCORD, N.C. - As the unveiling of our list of 40 NASCAR wins in 40 days, finishing off the celebration of 40 years of Hendrick Motorsports, we are putting all of our stories and galleries in one, convenient place for fans to relive history.
Since late November, we've released a new story per day, along with several corresponding photo galleries highlighting some of the greatest victories in our organization's history complete with fresh perspective from drivers, crew chiefs and the people behind the scenes. That include new interviews with Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Kasey Kahne, Terry Labonte, Darrell Waltrip, Chad Knaus, Ray Everham, Alan Gustafson, Cliff Daniels, Larry McReynolds, Steve Letarte and many more.
The list was created with the votes of several Hendrick Motorsports employees as well as input from representatives of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Racing Insights. All unanimous selections were ushered in automatically while a small panel helped finalize the rest of the list.
A new victory will be unveiled every day in no particular order through New Year's Eve. Check in at HendrickMotorsports.com each day to see which wins make the list. As each story is unveiled, it will be added to this page as well.
Here are the victories that have made our list thus far:
- April 7, 2024 - Story: Byron leads 1-2-3 sweep at Martinsville on 40th anniversary. Photo gallery: All the scenes from a historic Martinsville weekend.
- Feb. 16, 1986 - Story: Geoff Bodine outlasts Dale Earnhardt in the '86 DAYTONA 500. Photo gallery: Geoff Bodine wins the 1986 Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports.
- July 27, 2014 - Story: Jeff Gordon collects fifth Brickyard 400 in 2014. Photo gallery: Relive the 2014 Brickyard 400 as Jeff Gordon claims fifth win at Indianapolis
- Nov. 7, 2021 - Story: Kyle Larson, No. 5 team win championship at Phoenix. Photo Gallery: Winner takes all! Check out Larson's Cup championship celebration.
- Aug. 26, 1995 - Story: Terry Labonte, Dale Earnhardt tangle at Bristol in 1995. Photo gallery: Hall of Famer Terry Labonte's victories at Hendrick Motorsports.
- May 16, 2021 - Story: Alex Bowman headlines 1-2-3-4 finish at Dover. Photo gallery: Relive a 1-2-3-4, Hendrick Motorsports sweep led by Alex Bowman at Dover.
- July 20, 1986 - Story: Tim Richmond rallies in a foggy, photo finish at Pocono. Photo gallery: Relive NASCAR icon's nine Cup Series wins at Hendrick Motorsports.
- Aug. 2, 2003 - Story: Brian Vickers, Ricky Hendrick find victory lane at IRP. Photo gallery: Brian Vickers, car owner Ricky Hendrick collect first Xfinity Series win.
- Nov. 8, 1998 - Story: Jeff Gordon matches NASCAR record at Atlanta. Photo gallery: Jeff Gordon conquers Atlanta, wins 13th race of 1998.
- May 9, 2009 - Story: Mark Martin takes the 2009 Southern 500 at age 50. Photo gallery: Mark Martin holds off Jimmie Johnson for NASCAR crown jewel win in 2009 Southern 500.
- Nov. 8, 2020 - Story: Chase Elliott earns first championship via win at Phoenix. Photo gallery: Chasing a championship: Elliott celebrates thrilling title win.
- Feb. 19, 1989: - Story: Darrell Waltrip shuffles to DAYTONA 500 win in 1989. Photo gallery: Darrell Waltrip wins first Daytona 500 in 1989 for Hendrick Motorsports.
- May 19, 2001 - Story: Jeff Gordon wins All-Star Race in backup car. Photo gallery: Jeff Gordon: Legendary NASCAR driver with 4 NASCAR Cup Series championships and 93 wins.
- May 12, 2012 - Story: Jimmie Johnson snaps skid, delivers 200th victory for Hendrick Motorsports. Photo gallery: Jimmie Johnson scores win No. 200 for Hendrick Motorsports.
- July 23, 2017 - Story: Kasey Kahne fights through health issues to win Brickyard 400. Photo gallery: Relive the 2017 Brickyard 400 as Kasey Kahne reaches victory lane.
- April 21, 2007 - Story: Jeff Gordon ties Dale Earnhardt: The story of a big win and a bigger flag. Photo gallery: Relive Phoenix Raceway in 2007 as Jeff Gordon ties Dale Earnhardt.
- May 29, 2005 - Story: Jimmie Johnson uses last-lap pass to win third straight Coca-Cola 600. Photo gallery: Relive the third straight Coca-Cola 600 victory for Jimmie Johnson in 2005.
- Oct. 26, 2014 - Story: Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets 'emotional' win at Martinsville in 2014. Photo gallery: Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets his grandfather clock at Martinsville in 2014.
- April 1, 2007 - Story: Jimmie Johnson vs. Jeff Gordon, part 1: Martinsville Speedway, 2007. Photo gallery: Jimmie Johnson holds off Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon at Martinsville in 2007.
- Sept. 4, 2011 - Story: Jimmie Johnson vs. Jeff Gordon part 2: Atlanta Motor Speedway, 2011. Photo gallery: Jeff Gordon edges out Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson at Atlanta.