Hendrick Motorsports has been the most dominant team in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing in recent years. Landing a Hendrick Motorsports ride means that you have arrived in NASCAR as the best of the best. Here is the 2009 Hendrick Motorsports lineup.
1. Jeff Gordon
Jeff Gordon is the senior member of Hendrick Motorsports. Jeff has four Championships and since he turned 36 on August 4, 2007 is the oldest of the full-time Hendrick drivers. Jeff has a lot of experience and he's willing to share it with his teammates. Jeff is also part owner of the #48 driven by Jimmie Johnson.2. Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson finally broke through and claimed his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship in 2006. He then backed that up with another Championship in 2007. In fact, Jimmie has outperformed his teammate, mentor and car owner Jeff Gordon in each of the last five seasons. Jeff Gordon has the experience and history to claim his number one spot with Hendrick, but Jimmie Johnson has the hotter hand lately.3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been named NASCAR's most popular driver for the last five years in a row. In 2008 Junior leaves Dale Earnhardt Inc. to join Hendrick Motorsports. Unable to get the rights to the #8 the team was able to make a deal with Robert Yates Racing to allow Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive the #88 instead.AMP Energy Drink and the National Guard join forces as primary sponsors on Dale Jr's #88.
4. Mark Martin
Mark Martin retired from full-time race after the 2006 season but he returned in 2009 with Hendrick Motorsports ready to tackle The Chase and try for that elusive title.Mark is one of only four drivers to ever win a NASCAR Sprint Cup race after age 50. He will likely be in the hunt when it comes Chase time this fall. Can he add oldest Champion to his resume and break his bridesmaid streak? He has the tools, he will just need a little bit of luck.
