“This Was Championship Caliber Performance”- William Byron and HMS Attract Praise for Their Versatility

The current season has been a roller coaster for the Hendrick Motorsports team. It started with Chase Elliott missing six races due to his injury and the remaining drivers struggling to find their stride. Amidst this challenging period, William Byron is emerging as the beacon of hope for the HMS team for the season.

However, Byron’s victory at Atlanta was considered somewhat fortuitous, as according to many, his car didn’t appear to be the strongest on the track. He even found himself involved in a spin when Corey LaJoie bumped into the rear of Byron’s car, causing him to spin and hit the wall. Although the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro driver was able to continue racing, the spin still caused him to lose several laps.

Whereas, some NASCAR enthusiasts believe he has the potential to win the championship too.

Steve Post Reveals on Williams “Championship Caliber”

The 2023 season has proven to be nothing short of fascinating for William Byron, as he stands out as the sole driver with four victories to his name so far. Accompanying these impressive wins, Byron boasts an impressive record of eight top-5 finishes and 11 top-10 finishes. However, Atlanta’s win has become a significant talking point across the racing community.

William Byron showcased remarkable resilience and skill. Against all odds, he managed to surpass Daniel Suarez and claim the lead, ultimately tying the victory. His exceptional skit in Atlanta became a subject of discussion on Steve Post and Todd Gordon’s podcast, where they expressed how Byron is truly a championship-caliber driver.

Steve said, “I look at 24 team I think it’s been a fascinating year for that team because they have won four times from now and they’ve done it in variety of different ways. William always driving a car goes well, Hendrick always prepares good race cars, okay.”

He continued, “I think this one here without somewhere they won the battle of pit road at the end of the race (…)this one to hear kind of a ‘Never give up’ mindset when the world was crumbling down around them and it was crumbling down It did not went good for a while I’m telling you Rudy Fugle rally the troops, rally the driver put themselves in the spot and then driver went up and took the lead at the end. and to me this was a championship-caliber performance from the team “

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Jeff Gordon’s advice for William Byron and other drivers

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Following William Byron’s victory at Atlanta, Jeff Gordon was questioned about the guidance he provided to the #24 driver based on his own driving experiences. Gordon disclosed that he simply advised Byron to continue doing what he was already doing, which ultimately resulted in significant success for Byron as well. In addition to this, Jeff also shared some valuable advice with his other drivers.

He said, “I do want our drivers to reach just slightly outside their comfort zone when it comes to the media and opportunities, just so they can open up more doors for their own brand, and it helps us sell sponsors, and I think it helps grow the sport.”

Jeff Gordon and HMS are determined to achieve exceptional performances from their drivers, despite experiencing a roller coaster ride throughout the season. Their primary focus remains on capturing the championship title, as they have consistently demonstrated in previous years. However, there is still uncertainty surrounding Chase Elliott’s qualification for the playoffs.

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