Historically, Hendrick Motorsports have been very conservative when it comes to allowing its drivers to take part in other forms of racing outside of NASCAR. But this approach has become a thing of the past. Chase and Kyle can vouch for it.
“Within reason, within reason. We try to be responsible in the things that we do. But also many times, some of those things are opportunities.”
“I think that’s where you have to find that balance, try to push yourself in new areas but also try to stay in shape and make sure the job at hand on Sundays is the most important thing, which it is, we all kinda understand that, but yeah, within reason.”
“It did use to be strict. I remember. When everything happened with me in 2020 and I had my first initial meeting with Rick, they asked if there’s anything I wanted.”
“I was like, ‘Well, I love racing dirt cars and I want to continue to do that.’ I wasn’t expecting them to be like, ‘Absolutely not. You’re going to focus on this.’ They said, ‘We’re open to it. We’re changing what we used to be like.’”