Linda Hendrick gets emotional during HMS gathering for $1B-worth Rick Hendrick's birthday celebration

NASCAR legend Rick Hendrick celebrated his 75th birthday on Friday, and his wife Linda was overwhelmed with emotions. Hendrick Motorsports organized a special outdoor ceremony to honor the man who created NASCAR's most successful outfit.

It was over four decades ago when a car dealership owner by the name of Joseph Riddick Hendrick III joined forces with car builder Harry Hyde to lay the foundations of All Star Racing. Renamed "Hendrick Motorsports" in 1985, the team quickly reached new heights as the seasons went by.

Today, Hendrick Motorsports is labeled one of the greatest NASCAR teams of all time. The team has over 300 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series. Furthermore, HMS has also won a record 14 Cup Series championships, with Kyle Larson winning the most recent one in 2021.

Beyond the Cup Series, Rick Hendrick is one of the three owners to win a championship in all three national series of NASCAR. His achievements led Hendrick to a NASCAR Hall of Fame induction in 2017. He was also inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2020.

Rick Hendrick, who is worth $1 billion (according to Celebrity Net Worth) turned 75 on July 12. In a bid to honor his legacy, Hendrick Motorsports organised an outdoor ceremony to celebrate the 75th birthday of the legendary team owner.

Among the notable personnel present in the ceremony was Rick's wife Linda. Akin to Rick, she has also played a pivotal role in the success of Hendrick Motorsports. Linda, overwhelmed with emotions during the ceremony, was seen barely holding back her tears as she stated:

"I'd like to thank you all for coming out and for appreciating my husband so much. Because I know how much he cares for you back you all."

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Exploring the legacy of Rick Hendrick's Hendrick Motorsports

HMS, at the time of writing, has a total of 309 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series. This is the most number of race wins by any team in the history of the sport.

Hendrick Motorsports has fielded cars for numerous NASCAR Hall of Famers, including the likes of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and others. HMS' iconic No. 5 car remains one of the most prestigious charters in the history of the sport.

Beyond the Cup Series, HMS has also proven it's mettle in the Xfinity and Truck Series. Rick Hendrick's outfit has won one NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. It has also won three Craftsman Truck Series titles.

In the ongoing season as well, Hendrick Motorsports has continued to show its dominance on the race track. All four HMS drivers, including Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Alex Bowman, have won a NASCAR race in 2024.