Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman and NASCAR team owner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Warrenton, North Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Rick Hendrick
08/11/2026
Kyle Larson, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The title gave team owner Rick Hendrick a record 16th Cup Series owner championship in 32 seasons.
31/03/2026
Rick Hendrick received the Automotive Hall of Fame's Industry Leader Award in Retail at the Auto Forum New York. The honour recognised his influence on automotive retail and his long leadership of Hendrick Automotive Group.
24/01/2026
Hendrick won a bespoke 1-of-1 Corvette ZR1X at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction for $2.6 million. The full hammer price was directed to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports veterans and first responder families.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Riddick Hendrick III |
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| Summary | American businessman best known as the owner of the NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports and the founder of the Hendrick Automotive Group, a privately held dealership group headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied | Tool and die making |
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Personal Life
| Residence Base | Charlotte, North Carolina |
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| Early Life | Raised on a tobacco farm near Palmer Springs, Virginia |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Linda Hendrick |
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Family
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Career
| Hendrick Automotive Group | Founded in 1976 as a single dealership in Bennettsville, South Carolina; now one of the largest privately held dealership groups in the United States, where he serves as chairman and CEO. The group marks its 50th anniversary in 2026 |
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| Hendrick Motorsports | Founded in 1984 as All-Star Racing; has won more NASCAR Cup Series championships than any other team |
| Other Roles | Co-owner of JR Motorsports |
| Championships | Record 16 NASCAR Cup Series championships as a car owner, with the most recent won in 2026 |
| Awards | Automotive Hall of Fame Industry Leader Award in Retail (March 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Once served as a general sales manager of a car import operation at the age of 23 | |
| 2. Has described himself as a self-described gearhead |
