American Made, Martinsville Bound: Byron and Cincinnati Inc. Team Up for the Cook Out 400
CINCINNATI, Ohio – (March 25, 2026) – Cincinnati Incorporated (CI), a leading American-owned and operated machine tool manufacturer, today announced its return as a primary partner of William Byron and the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 Chevrolet team for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, March 29. The event will mark the first of two primary paint schemes featuring CI on the No. 24 Chevrolet during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Cincinnati Incorporated has been a longtime partner of Hendrick Motorsports, supplying advanced machine tool technology that plays a critical role in manufacturing the team’s championship-caliber race cars. The expanded partnership, originally announced at the end of 2025, further strengthens the technical and business relationship between the two organizations.
The Cook Out 400 is the eighth race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and will be broadcast live on USA Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 29. Fans can look for the No. 24 Cincinnati Chevrolet as it takes on the historic Martinsville Speedway.
About Cincinnati Incorporated
Cincinnati Incorporated is a U.S.-based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturer with more than 125 years of industry experience. Our engineering and manufacturing expertise make us an ideal partner for companies producing innovative products that demand extraordinary durability, stability, and industry-leading performance.
At our state-of-the-art facility in Ohio, we design and manufacture custom software, advanced laser cutting systems, automation equipment, press brakes, shears, and PM presses. Our extensive knowledge and hands-on approach position us to help manufacturers drive efficiency and performance — no matter how simple or complex the application.
For more information, visit www.e-ci.com.
About Hendrick Motorsports
Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport’s premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in major statistical categories, including championships (15), points-paying race victories (317), and laps led (more than 84,000). The team has earned at least one race win in a record 41 different seasons, including an active streak of 40 consecutive years (1986–2025).
Hendrick Motorsports fields four full-time Chevrolet entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 150 acres in Concord, North Carolina, the organization employs approximately 600 people.
For more information, visit HendrickMotorsports.com or follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
