“I’ve talked about it a lot. I don’t really want to talk about it anymore.” William Byron’s dejected words were justifiable after a lackluster Southern 500 outing. Last week, none of the four Hendrick Motorsports drivers could finish better than 17th. Ranging from a 40-second pit stop to a lack of pace in rebound runs, the volley of problems seemed endless. Unfortunately, part of those problems persisted in Gateway as well.

The NASCAR Cup Series visited World Wide Technology Raceway recently, holding a playoff race at the Illinois track for the first time. Although this was good news for many drivers, it was not for the HMS fold. Historically known to falter on short, flat tracks, the team faced challenges – and William Byron had to break his silence.

William Byron rolls out his disappo

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