DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion is not going anywhere. Kyle Larson has signed a big extension with Hendrick Motorsports.
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The championship-winning organization announced on Feb. 11 that Larson has signed a five-year deal to remain the driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro. This is significant as his current contract was set to expire after the 2026 Cup Series season.
Additionally, HendrickCars.com has signed a five-year extension to remain the primary sponsor of Larson and the No. 5 team. The company will be the primary for 35 of 38 races each season.
"I'm incredibly grateful to continue my career with Hendrick Motorsports and HendrickCars.com," Larson said. "This team, this organization and this family have given me everything I need to compete at the highest level.
"We've accomplished a lot together, but I truly believe the best is still ahead. I'm grateful to Mr. Hendrick and JB (Jeffrey Brown, president of Hendrick Automotive Group) for believing in me, and I'm excited to keep chasing wins and championships with Cliff and the 5 team for many more years."
Hendrick Motorsports also announced that crew chief Cliff Daniels has signed a multi-year extension. The organization did not provide the number of years.
Larson joined Hendrick Motorsports ahead of the 2021 season and took over the revived No. 5 Chevrolet. He partnered with Daniels and immediately delivered immense success.
The first season featuring this new-look team saw Larson leading the series with 10 points-paying wins and an All-Star Race win. He led a historic 2,581 laps, and he ended the season as the champion.
The success has continued in the Gen 7 era, albeit at a slightly diminished rate. Larson has won 16 races between 2022-2025, and he has added another championship to his resume. He has posted 77 top-10 finishes in the Gen 7 era.
Larson has led at least 1,100 laps in three of the past four seasons, and he has led 2,058 more laps than any other driver in the Cup Series field.
Now that Larson has put pen to paper, he will only be in line for more success with Daniels and the No. 5 team. They will move into the Chase era while aiming to keep the streak of dominance alive.
