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Byron emerging as NASCAR’s next star after moving to points lead with 4th win of 2023

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Published 11:52 am

By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon says he is worried about the growth of NASCAR. But Gordon says there is reason for hope. Sunday night’s rain-shortened race won by William Byron served to shine a spotlight on the emerging star who drives for Hendrick. The 25-year-old Byron leads the NASCAR Cup Series with four wins. He moved to the top of the points standings by surviving a spin in the second stage that caused him to fall a lap behind. Byron, who also won Atlanta’s spring race in 2022, already has eight career wins but insists he’s still learning.

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