The Hendrick Motorsports Spirit Award is bestowed only on rare occasions.
Certainly, the sacrificial and heroic actions of crewman Donovan Williams made him deserving of such an instance.
On May 16, teams were setting up for qualifying in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Dover Motor Speedway when a pit cart weighing around 4,000 pounds broke loose and barreled toward FOX Sports pit road reporter Amanda Busick. Williams quickly jumped in front of Busick, taking the brunt of the blow as the cart toppled both of them to the ground before coming to a stop. The incident left Busick with bumps and bruises while Williams was taken to the hospital for a deep laceration as well as significant road rash on his hand.
The Spirit Award is highly regarded within Hendrick Motorsports . It’s reserved for extraordinary effort, impact, and results that are exceptional. It’s a reflection of the meaningful difference the recipient has made to Hendrick Motorsports and the people around them.