Jeff Gordon promised an “all-out assault.” As Hendrick Motorsports heads into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship finale at Phoenix Raceway, those words set the stage for a monumental showdown.
With drivers Kyle Larson and William Byron facing Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe in the Championship 4, the organization is determined to leave nothing on the table in its quest to reclaim NASCAR’s top prize.
What Does “All-Out Assault” Mean for Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports?
Speaking to the media before the season finale, Jeff Gordon, the Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, made it clear that the team is committed to giving its drivers every possible advantage.
“So, I look at the role now of guys, what do you need? What can we give you? What are we not doing?” said Gordon. “The resources or whatever you need, is here for you. And that’s what Rick has always offered, and it’s been amazing, and our guys will tell you, there’s nothing that they’re lacking from that side of things.”
According to Gordon, that unwavering support fuels Hendrick’s dominance year after year. Every department, from engineering to the pit crews, is tuned for maximum performance.
This year’s Championship 4 sets up a genuine clash of titans. Larson and Byron, both proven winners, will represent Hendrick against Hamlin and Briscoe, who have carried the banner for Joe Gibbs Racing through a stellar postseason.
Indeed, the two organizations have traded blows all year, and Phoenix is where one will land the knockout punch. For Hendrick, it’s about reclaiming the throne. For Gibbs, it’s about extending its recent run of supremacy. For Hamlin, it is about finally winning that coveted Cup Championship after two decades and 60 wins in NASCAR’s top-tier series.
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For Hendrick’s drivers, the motivations are distinct. Larson, the 2021 Cup champion, knows what it takes to win on the sport’s biggest stage and is chasing his second title. Meanwhile, Byron is seeking his first championship after being the team’s most consistent performer all year. He enters the finale with the momentum of a breakthrough season, poised to turn that potential into a legacy.
Both drivers will have the full weight of Hendrick’s resources behind them, which Gordon insists will make the difference. This dynamic also sets up a high-stakes duel between two powerhouse organizations that have defined NASCAR’s modern era. Hendrick’s stakes are as much about legacy as this single victory.
As the 2025 season’s Phoenix finale approaches, one truth is clear: in the battle for NASCAR’s biggest prize, Hendrick Motorsports is coming to fight.
