Hendrick equipment has been some of the best in the garage for decades. That not only gives the organization’s drivers a leg up on track, but also helps teams attract and keep sponsorship. Add in Elliott’s popularity and it’s easy to see how the No. 9 Chevrolet is one of the best-funded teams in the sport.

Chase Elliott capped off a strong weekend in NASCAR’s pre-season return to its racing roots by scoring a dominant victory in the 2025 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina,