Charlotte-based NASCAR powerhouse partner bolsters ICE operations with dozens of vehicles

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A partner company of 15-time NASCAR Cup Series championship team Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) recently signed a contract with ICE that included the purchase of more than two dozen Chevrolet vehicles, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions, the advanced manufacturing arm of one of auto racing’s most popular companies, underwent a refresh earlier this year and opened a 160,000-square-foot facility as a standalone business entity on the main Hendrick Motorsports campus in Concord, North Carolina – just over the Cabarrus County line from Charlotte.

The $1.5 million contract signed in August called Hendrick Motorsports "uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement within the necessary timeframe, having confirmed immediate availability of vehicles that fully meet ICE’s specifications." The company is a separate division of Hendrick Companies from Hendrick Motorsports.

ICE originally authorized $2.25 million for the entire procurement, but ICE purchased the vehicles at a $1.5 million figure, while the remainder was the cost of wrapping and services by other vendors.

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That funded 25 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs to "enhance [DHS’] Title 8 operations in anticipation of surge staffing requirements" from FY-2026 through FY-2029, according to a copy of the contract viewed by Fox News Digital.

Hendrick Motorsports did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment, but a Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions spokesperson said in a statement to Charlotte’s CBS affiliate that the Chevys were provided to ICE unmodified and the sale was completed in full.

The contract was noncompetitive, as HMS informed the feds that they would be able to fulfill the full order immediately, and the contract cited an "urgent and compelling need" for the vehicles in explaining that aspect of the deal.

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Hendrick Motorsports drivers Chase Elliott (9) and William Byron (24) lead the field at the YellaWood 500 in Talladega, Ala. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

In a statement to Fox News Digital later Wednesday, a Hendrick Companies spokesperson said that government entities "purchase thousands of vehicles each year from a broad network of automotive dealers, and our organization has sold to federal, state, and local agencies for decades. Earlier this year, we sold 25 standard Chevrolet Tahoes to the federal government."

"The vehicles were unmodified, and we fulfilled the commercial sale. We do not participate in or control how agencies equip, brand, or use vehicles after purchase."

The technical solutions arm of HMS was first established in 2019 and has made deals with several large-scale partners, including General Motors’ military subdivision.

In announcing their refreshed technical solutions arm in January, Hendrick Companies President Marshall Carlson said HMS founder Rick Hendrick’s vision "has always been about building for the future."

"He recognized Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions can be a leader in advanced manufacturing, serving customers with ultra-high requirements. His commitment ensures our team is prepared for long-term growth and success."

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