William Byron
Racing Career
William McComas Byron II burst onto the NASCAR scene with a meteoric rise through the sport's developmental series. His breakthrough came in 2015 when he captured the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship, establishing himself as a rising talent in stock car racing.
Byron's ascent continued with remarkable consistency, earning Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in three consecutive NASCAR national series. He first claimed the award in the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, followed by both the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship and Rookie of the Year double - a rare achievement that demonstrated his immediate adaptation to higher levels of competition.
His rapid progression culminated in a promotion to NASCAR's premier series, where he joined Hendrick Motorsports to pilot the iconic No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Byron completed his rookie trilogy by earning the 2018 MENCS Sunoco Rookie of the Year award, cementing his status as one of NASCAR's most promising young talents.