Joseph Riddick "Rick" Hendrick III is an American businessman. He is best known as the owner of the NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports. He is also a co-owner of JR Motorsports and founder of the Hendrick Automotive Group, the largest privately held dealership group in the United States. As of 2024, his team has won 304 NASCAR Cup Series races, making him the winningest team owner in NASCAR.