As of December 30, 2024, there is no verified information indicating that Rick Hendrick, the esteemed owner of Hendrick Motorsports, has announced his resignation from NASCAR. In fact, recent statements suggest the contrary. In an interview published on October 11, 2024, Hendrick, at 75 years old, expressed no immediate plans for retirement, stating, “I love the people… That’s why I’ve always wanted to be private and never wanted to be public.”
Hendrick also discussed his succession plans, mentioning that Jeff Gordon, his son-in-law Marshall Carlson, and his grandson are being groomed to take over leadership roles in the future. However, he emphasized his current active involvement, working over 60 hours a week, not including race days.
It’s worth noting that during negotiations over a new charter agreement, Hendrick commented, “I was just tired” of the lengthy discussions, but this does not indicate any intention to resign.
Given the lack of credible sources confirming Rick Hendrick’s resignation, it appears that any such reports are unfounded. Hendrick remains actively engaged in his role at Hendrick Motorsports, continuing his significant contributions to NASCAR.
For more insights into Rick Hendrick’s recent statements and his perspective on the future of Hendrick Motorsports, you may find the following video informative:
