The Hendrick Motorsports engine department has delivered a remarkable performance in 2025, powering teams to an impressive 28 victories across major racing series. The Concord-based group not only helped achieve a 15th NASCAR Cup Series championship but also reinforced its reputation as a leader in the sport.
This year stands out as one of the most successful in the organization’s history, with the engine group nearly topping its previous record of 32 wins set in 2014. The motors division’s strength was displayed across both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, allowing Hendrick Motorsports to surpass more than 550 total wins—an achievement highlighting their ongoing dominance. The season‘s success capped off with Kyle Larson securing his second career Cup championship, an accomplishment made possible by the expertise and reliability of the engine department.
Engine Department’s Contributions and Milestones
Scott Maxim, director of powertrain at Hendrick Motorsports, reflected on the team’s extraordinary achievements:
“It’s one of the very best years that we’ve had,”
said Scott Maxim, director of powertrain. He continued,
“When you think of September of 2023, we were at 500 wins, so we’ve had 55 in basically two years and two months. Twenty-eight is amazing, especially only in two series.”
The Hendrick engines have become a cornerstone for the teams looking to challenge the limits of racing, providing an unmatched level of performance and service that drives competitive results. With a focus on meeting every challenge head-on, the engine group consistently aims to deliver for their race teams.
As Maxim added,
“We measure success based on a high level of service and contribution to our race teams and meeting every challenge put before us and in that regard, I knew we had a great season, regardless of how things wrapped up. But it is sure nice to validate the effort and the full season’s contribution with a championship and we’re extremely grateful for that.”
– Scott Maxim, director of powertrain
Looking Ahead: Sustaining Excellence in Racing Performance
With the recent milestones and another championship under its belt, the Hendrick Motorsports engine department continues to set the pace in both innovation and reliability. The achievements at Concord serve as an inspiration for motorsports organizations everywhere, challenging all teams in the NASCAR Cup Series to raise their game. Their unwavering commitment to excellence signals that even greater accomplishments may be on the horizon, as the organization continues driving the future of competitive racing.
