Hendrick empire drives to top

From: Capital (Annapolis) | Date: February 10, 2008| Author: DUSTIN LONG Landmark News Service | Copyright information

Beating NASCAR enterprise takes complete package

Rick Hendrick jokes in a drawl as smooth as sweat tea about the lucky horseshoe he must own.

Truth is, Hendrick is too modest to admit that he, not luck, built his NASCAR empire.

This 58-year-old car owner, who gives Rolex watches to 20-year workers, motivates his 550 employees with homespun mottos, equips them with the resources to excel and then collects championships.

He told his employees during a preseason pep ta...

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