William Byron discusses being a Cup title contender, growing up a Jimmie Johnson fan and what it's like driving the No. 24 car.
Byron typically enters the playoffs as an underdog and just getting out of this Round of 12 would have been considered a solid season. But with five victories and more than 200 Cup starts for the Hendrick Motorsports driver, Byron is now considered someone who should make his first appearance at Phoenix among the four drivers with a shot at the championship.
How do you feel about this weekend at Texas? And the fact that you haven't been there this year, how different is that race, compared to maybe a year ago? Do you still feel like you are kind of carrying the banner for iRacing and that being the development tool to get into the sport? I was. I was obviously a Jimmie fan, but being a Hendrick fan, I loved both of them. And I've grown really fond of Jeff just getting to know him personally. So I think, honestly, I still obviously have a great relationship with Jimmie. But Jeff and I have gotten really close over the last few years. And I think it's been kind of an acquired relationship. When I watched him race, I was like, ‘Man, I wanted the 48 to win,' but now I love talking to Jeff.
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