Josephine Riddick Hendrick Biography
Josephine Riddick Hendrick is a renowned American personality, recognized as the daughter of the late legendary stock car racer, Ricky Hendrick, who had participated in both the Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series. Unfortunately, Ricky Hendrick passed away in 2004 in a tragic plane crash, which also claimed the lives of seven of his loved ones and friends.
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Age and Birthday
How old is Josephine? Riddick is 18 years old as of 2023. She was born on June 29, 2005, in the United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on 29th June of every year.
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Nationality and Ethnicity
Josephine holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in the United States. She belongs to the White-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry. RELATED: Shawn Styles
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Height and Measurements
How tall is Josephine? Josephine Riddick stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) and maintains a body weight of 57 kg.
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Family
Josephine is the daughter of (father) Ricky Hendrick and (mother) Emily Maynard. Emily Maynard was pregnant at the time of Ricky’s demise. Unfortunately, Ricky Hendrick passed away in 2004 in a tragic plane crash, which also claimed the lives of seven of his loved ones and friends.
Josephine was born later in 2005 and never had the chance to see her father.
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Father’s Death
Josephine Riddick’s father was Ricky Hendrick, a renowned stock car racing driver born on April 2, 1980. He competed in both the Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series and was also a partial owner of Hendricks Motorsports. READ: Dallas Yocum
At the young age of 15, Ricky began his auto racing career in the Legends Series Summer Shootout. He achieved his first win on May 23, 1998, and even earned his first pole position on July 18 of the same year.
Unfortunately, Ricky passed away at the age of 24 in 2004. He was considered a prodigy by many and had the potential to become one of the world’s best stock car racing drivers.
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Net Worth
Josephine has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Mother
Emily Maynard is Josephine’s mother. Her mother Emily was born on February 1, 1986, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She is an author and a reality TV star.
After her husband’s tragic death, she fell in love with Tyler Johnson. Tyler Johnson works as a general manager at the Hendrick Automotive Group in Charlotte. The couple got married in 2014.
Josephine Riddick Hendrick’s Siblings
Josephine has five step-siblings including Gatlin Avery, Gibson Kyle Johnson, Nola Belle Johnson, Jones-Johnson and Jennings Tyler. In total, they have six children with Josephine being the 6th despite the fact that she is Tyler’s step-daughter. RELATED: Jazmin Johnson
Josephine Riddick Hendrick Grand Parents
Rick Hendrick and Linda Hendrick are the grandparents of Josephine. Rick Hendrick is a prominent American businessman and owner of the successful NASCAR team, Hendrick Motorsports. He is also a co-owner of JR Motorsports and the founder of the Hendrick Automotive Group, which comprises more than 100 car dealerships.
Under Rick’s leadership, Hendrick Motorsports has achieved an outstanding record, winning 280 NASCAR Cup Series races, making him the most successful team owner in NASCAR history. His team has won 14 NASCAR Cup Series championships, with seven by Jimmie Johnson, four by Jeff Gordon, and one each by Chase Elliott, Terry Labonte, and Kyle Larson. Additionally, his team has secured three championships in the NASCAR Truck Series, all won by Jack Sprague.
Rick is one of only three owners in NASCAR history to have won championships in all three series, alongside Richard Childress and Jack Roush. In recognition of his achievements, Hendrick was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017. Furthermore, on March 17, 2020, he was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
