NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick secured his 16th Cup Series championship on November 8, 2026, as driver Kyle Larson captured the title at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hendrick, the longtime owner of Hendrick Motorsports, congratulated Larson in victory lane after the season-ending race. The championship marks Hendrick's latest milestone in a storied ownership career that has produced numerous titles across multiple decades.
Larson's victory in the championship-deciding event at the 1.5-mile Florida oval clinched the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series crown for the No. 5 Chevrolet team. The win adds to Hendrick Motorsports' legacy as the most successful organization in NASCAR's premier series history.
