Kobe Bryant and the eight others who died in a helicopter crash in January will be honored in Sunday's Auto Club 400 race in Southern California.
Hendrick Sports and Axalta announced that a special one-race-only No. 24 Chevrolet will be driven by William Byron. The car will sport a Lakers purple-and-gold paint scheme, highlighted by Bryant's retired number.
The eight others who died in the helicopter crash, including Bryant's daughter Gianna, will also be honored during Sunday's race. Driver Daniel Suarez will wear a special pair of gloves and shoes to honor Bryant, and the names of the nine that lost their lives will appear on his No.