William Byron, born on November 29, 1997, is an accomplished American NASCAR driver, known for his skill and rapid career ascent. Competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series with Hendrick Motorsports in the iconic No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Byron also drives part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. His career highlights include winning the 2015 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship and earning the Sunoco Rookie of the Year award in the 2016 NASCAR Truck Series. Byron’s talent continued to shine as he secured the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship and another Rookie of the Year title. Notably, he claimed victory at the prestigious 2024 Daytona 500.
Full Name: William McComas Byron Jr.
Date of Birth: November 29, 1997
Nationality: American
Current Team: Hendrick Motorsports
Car Number: No. 24 (NASCAR Cup Series) and No. 17 (part-time in NASCAR Xfinity Series)
Major Championships: 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion
Notable Awards: 2018 MENCS Sunoco Rookie of the Year, 2015 K&N Pro Series East Champion, and multiple Rookie of the Year awards across series
Daytona 500: Winner in 2024
Early Racing Background: Began in iRacing before moving into stock car racing
Residence: Lives in North Carolina, USA
| Track | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Points | Playoff Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona International Speedway | 18 | 1 | 51 | 5 |
| Circuit of The Americas | 1 | 1 | 47 | 5 |
| Martinsville Speedway | 18 | 1 | 46 | 5 |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway | 2 | 3 | 61 | 1 |
| Kansas Speedway | 6 | 2 | 52 | 1 |
| Michigan International Speedway | 9 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Talladega Superspeedway | 16 | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 9 | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Pocono Raceway | 2 | 4 | 47 | 0 |
| Iowa Speedway | 4 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
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