Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott
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Name	Chase Elliott
Caption	Elliott at a NASCAR event in 2018
Birth date	28 November 1995
Birth place	Dawsonville, Georgia
Nationality	American
Occupation	Racing driver
Parents	Bill Elliott

Chase Elliott Chase Elliott is an American professional stock car racing driver known for competing in NASCAR's Cup Series and for driving the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. He is the son of Bill Elliott, a former Cup Series champion and Hall of Famer, and is recognized for winning the 2020 Cup Series championship and the 2014 Xfinity Series championship. Elliott has driven for teams affiliated with JR Motorsports, Hendrick Motorsports, and has competed at venues such as Daytona International Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Talladega Superspeedway.

Early life and family

Elliott was born in Dawsonville, Georgia, the son of Bill Elliott and Erica Brooks Elliott. He grew up in a family closely tied to NASCAR heritage and southeastern motorsports culture, often attending events at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, and Bristol Motor Speedway. His early exposure included karting and late model racing in regional series that led to associations with teams like Hendrick Motorsports and mentorship from figures such as Rick Hendrick and Marcus Smith. Elliott's youth included competition in developmental series under organizations like NASCAR Drive for Diversity and appearances at national events including the Snowball Derby and All American 400.

Racing career

Elliott progressed through a ladder of American stock car series, beginning with karting and late models before advancing to the K&N Pro Series East and regional touring programs managed by organizations such as Rev Racing and JR Motorsports. He captured attention in the NASCAR Xfinity Series driving for JR Motorsports and won the 2014 Xfinity championship, competing against drivers including Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Brad Keselowski. Elliott’s sportscraft and marketability led to sponsorships from brands like NAPA Auto Parts, HendrickCars.com, and SunEnergy1 and broadcast exposure on networks including NBC Sports and Fox Sports during marquee events such as the Daytona 500 and NASCAR All-Star Race.

NASCAR Cup Series

Elliott joined Hendrick Motorsports full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 9 Chevrolet, succeeding drivers tied to the organization like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and aligning with teammates such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Kyle Larson. His Cup victories include marquee wins at tracks like Darlington Raceway (the Southern 500), Watkins Glen International (road course), Bristol Motor Speedway (short track), and Phoenix Raceway (playoff opener). Elliott claimed the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship amid a season featuring competition with drivers including Martin Truex Jr., Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, and Kevin Harvick. He has participated in NASCAR playoff formats instituted by NASCAR and has competed in events governed by sanctioning entities such as International Speedway Corporation and teams fielded by owners including Rick Hendrick and JR Motorsports.

Driving style and legacy

Elliott is noted for his road-course proficiency at venues like Circuit of the Americas and Road America, his short-track skill at Bristol Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway, and his conservative yet aggressive drafting tactics at superspeedways such as Talladega Superspeedway. Analysts from outlets like ESPN and NBC Sports have compared his approach to predecessors like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart. His legacy includes popularizing a smooth, data-driven style influenced by engineering teams at Hendrick Motorsports and collaboration with crew chiefs formerly associated with ECR Engines and Hendrick Motorsports' competition engineers. Elliott's prominence has influenced NASCAR marketing through partnerships with NASCAR America, HendrickCars.com, and charity initiatives with organizations including UNICEF USA.

Personal life

Elliott has relationships and family ties within motorsports circles and has been involved publicly with figures from media outlets such as ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and lifestyle brands tied to NASCAR hospitality at venues like Charlotte Motor Speedway. He resides in the southeastern United States near racing hubs such as Mooresville, North Carolina, and has engaged with philanthropic partners including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and regional community programs in Dawson County, Georgia.

Awards and honors

Elliott’s accolades include the 2014 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship, multiple NASCAR Most Popular Driver nominations, and recognition from institutions such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame community and motorsports media organizations like Motorsport.com and Racer. He has received awards from sponsors including NAPA Auto Parts and team honors at Hendrick Motorsports ceremonies, and has been featured in automotive publications such as AutoWeek and Road & Track.

Category:NASCAR drivers Category:People from Dawsonville, Georgia