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Hendrick Motorsports

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Huntersville, United States

Hendrick Motorsports is a professional stock car racing organization that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, the team has amassed numerous championships and race wins, becoming one of the most successful teams in NASCAR history.

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CCI Score: Hendrick Motorsports

-19.19

0.02%

Latest Event

Hendrick Motorsports Political Influence Profile

The OpenSecrets profile of Hendrick Motorsports reveals a political contributions total of $99,177 for the 2024 cycle and highlights a significant revolving door: one in four lobbyists in 2023 and one in three in 2024 have previously held government positions. This raises concerns about the company’s potential undue influence on policy-making through close ties between government experience and corporate political spending.

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Latest Events

  • Hendrick Motorsports Political Influence Profile Logo
    FEB
    06
    2025

    The OpenSecrets profile of Hendrick Motorsports reveals a political contributions total of $99,177 for the 2024 cycle and highlights a significant revolving door: one in four lobbyists in 2023 and one in three in 2024 have previously held government positions. This raises concerns about the company’s potential undue influence on policy-making through close ties between government experience and corporate political spending.

  • -40

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 1

    The report indicates that while the direct financial contribution may not be exceedingly large, the presence of a revolving door, where a significant portion of the company’s lobbyists are former government officials, raises concerns about political capture and the potential for undue influence. This involvement can be interpreted as facilitating authoritarian-friendly practices by blurring the lines between public duty and private interests.

    Hendrick Motorsports Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets

  • Hendrick Motorsports Lawsuit Against Hooters Logo
    AUG
    25
    2024

    Hendrick Motorsports filed a lawsuit against Hooters seeking over $1.7 million in unpaid sponsorship funds due to breach of contractual obligations. The legal action underscores the importance of transparent business practices and adherence to sponsorship agreements in NASCAR.

  • +40

    Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

    April 1

    By pursuing legal action to enforce contract terms and recover unpaid sponsorship funds, Hendrick Motorsports demonstrates a commitment to ethical business practices. This move reinforces accountability and transparency in corporate sponsorship, which is critical for maintaining fair play and protecting the integrity of sports partnerships.

    Hendrick Motorsports Files Lawsuit Against Hooters Over a Botched NASCAR Sponsorship

  • Hendrick Motorsports Lobbying Spending 2023 Logo
    DEC
    31
    2023

    OpenSecrets data shows that Hendrick Motorsports spent $120,000 on lobbying activities in 2023, reflecting an effort to influence federal policy through corporate political spending.

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    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 1

    The spending of $120,000 on lobbying in 2023, while modest compared to larger spenders, demonstrates Hendrick Motorsports' engagement in activities designed to shape government policy. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, such corporate political contributions can undermine democratic accountability and transparency, contributing—however subtly—to the broader pattern of corporate influence on politics.

    Hendrick Motorsports Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets

  • Hendrick Motorsports Lobbying Spending (2022) Logo
    JAN
    01
    2022

    In 2022, Hendrick Motorsports spent $120,000 on lobbying efforts as detailed in reports on OpenSecrets, highlighting its engagement in political influence activities.

  • -20

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 1

    The report of a $120,000 expenditure on lobbying activities suggests that Hendrick Motorsports is engaging in corporate political behavior. From an anti-fascist perspective, using corporate funds to influence policy—even at a moderate level—can bolster corporate interests at the expense of democratic accountability and public oversight.

    Hendrick Motorsports Lobbying Reports • OpenSecrets

  • Hendrick Motorsports' Political Donation Patterns Logo
    OCT
    28
    2020

    The article highlights the political donation history of wealthy sports owners, noting that NASCAR owner Rick Hendrick (of Hendrick Motorsports) is among those whose contributions have predominantly supported Republican causes, reinforcing broader trends of conservative funding in professional sports ownership.

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    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 1

    The article underscores that sports owners, including Rick Hendrick of Hendrick Motorsports, have largely funneled political donations to Republican causes. This continued alignment with conservative political funding is seen as supporting authoritarian-leaning practices, which runs counter to anti-fascist principles. The evidence of a significant tilt toward Republican support negatively impacts the company’s score in the realm of public and political behavior.

    Inside The Political Donation History Of Wealthy Sports Owners

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