William Byron first worked with crew chief Rudy Fugle in January 2016 at a little-known short track race called ‘Speedfest’ in Cordele, Georgia and have spent all but three years together since.Their Speedfest effort was designed to give them a…
William Byron and crew chief Rudy Fugle secured their first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season at Martinsville Speedway, ending a year-long winless drought. The Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 team claimed their fourth victory together at the Virginia track, sustaining their seven-year winning streak despite entering the playoffs as the 13th seed during a challenging 2026 campaign.
Both Byron and Fugle acknowledged the adversity they navigated this year, with Fugle taking personal responsibility for middle-season car setup issues and a noticeable lack of speed. Byron emphasized their persistent work ethic and relief at avoiding a completely winless season while teammate Kyle Larson contended for another championship title.
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