Jeff Gordon has nothing but admiration for William Byron after his historic victory in the 2025 Daytona 500. Byron, who drives the iconic No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports, secured his second consecutive win in the “Great American Race,” cementing his status as one of NASCAR’s brightest stars.
Gordon, a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, has a deep connection to the No. 24 car, having driven it to 93 career victories. Seeing Byron continue the legacy with back-to-back Daytona 500 wins fills him with pride.
“I hope he breaks all the records,” Gordon said after Byron’s victory. “The way he’s been performing, the way he carries himself—he’s got everything it takes to be one of the greats. He’s proving it every time he gets behind the wheel.”
Byron’s victory at Daytona further establishes his dominance on superspeedways. His ability to navigate the draft, avoid wrecks, and execute in clutch moments has made him a force to be reckoned with. At just 27 years old, Byron is entering his prime, and with a strong Hendrick Motorsports team behind him, he has the potential to add more championships and major wins to his résumé.
Gordon knows firsthand what it takes to achieve sustained success at NASCAR’s highest level, and he believes Byron has the same drive and determination that made him a legend. “He’s not just winning races—he’s building a legacy,” Gordon added.
As Byron celebrates his second Daytona 500 triumph, the NASCAR world watches to see what’s next. If his trajectory continues, he could very well challenge some of Gordon’s records—and based on Gordon’s words, that’s exactly what he hopes to see.
