Hendrick Motorsports has confirmed that all four of its NASCAR Cup Series drivers will drive the No. 88 JR Motorsports car in the O'Reilly Series this year.
Rajah Caruth will be behind the wheel for 23 of the series' 33 races this year after spending the last two years at Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series, making the last eight stage of the playoffs both times.
Caruth will drive all nine races of the Chase this year, and will be in contention for the title thanks to Jordan Anderson Racing providing him a car for the ten races in which he won't drive for JRM.
William Byron and Kyle Larson will take over the No. 88 for three races apiece in 2026, while Alex Bowman and Chase Elliott will each drive twice.
Hendrick: JRM partnership gives us a powerful platform
JR Motorsports CEO Kelley Earnhardt Miller said in a statement: “We couldn’t be happier to welcome back all four of Hendrick Motorsports’ drivers into the JRM family to join Rajah (Caruth) behind the wheel of our No. 88 Chevrolet.
"Chase, William, Alex and Kyle all have such a unique history with us and it’s just a testament to the relationship that we have built with Mr. Hendrick, Hendrick Motorsports and HendrickCars.com that we can bring them all together with Rajah to race for an owner’s championship in 2026.”
Rick Hendrick added: “We’re looking forward to our program with JR Motorsports, both on and off the track. Having our four Cup Series drivers join Rajah in the No. 88 provides HendrickCars.com a powerful platform with a championship organization.
"This team is capable of competing for race wins throughout the 2026 season, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.”
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