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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 1
Chase Elliott Opens Up About Father Bill’s Involvement In His NASCAR Career

Chase Elliott Opens Up About Father Bill’s Involvement In His NASCAR Career

Many have accused Chase Elliott of benefiting from nepotism in NASCAR, often delivering pointed critiques when the Hendrick Motorsports driver appears indifferent in his responses or performances.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 31
Chase Elliott Tastes Defeat Against Kyle Busch In Worrying Update After Getting Dethroned by Kyle Larson

Chase Elliott Tastes Defeat Against Kyle Busch In Worrying Update After Getting Dethroned by Kyle Larson

Chase Elliott has long been regarded as NASCAR’s most popular driver, an accolade he has claimed consecutively for the past 7 years. The Hendrick Motorsports veteran is slap bang on his father’s footsteps as Bill Elliott also won the award during his time, a record 16 times.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 22
Chase Elliott Opens Up on How Having an 'Obsession' With NASCAR Is Key for Drivers Who Come From a Racing Background

Chase Elliott Opens Up on How Having an 'Obsession' With NASCAR Is Key for Drivers Who Come From a Racing Background

There are and have been plenty of father-son duos throughout NASCAR’s history. Even today, the likes of Keelan Harvick and Brexton Busch are following in the footsteps of their fathers to break into motorsports.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 4
Chase and Bill Elliott Join Earnhardts in Exclusive NASCAR Company

Chase and Bill Elliott Join Earnhardts in Exclusive NASCAR Company

Chase Elliott took home the checkered flag at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday night in his first career Clash win. The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion led 171 laps in the 200-lap feature event around the famed quarter-mile short track and earned the inaugural Bobby Allison Memorial Trophy in front of a sold-out crowd at The Madhouse.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 2
Chase Elliott Dominates the Cook Out Clash at 'The Madhouse'

Chase Elliott Dominates the Cook Out Clash at 'The Madhouse'

NASCAR’s most popular driver, Chase Elliott, arrived, dominated and conquered his competition with ease the entire weekend of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / November 24
Elliott, Allgaier and Caruth win Most Popular Driver Awards

Elliott, Allgaier and Caruth win Most Popular Driver Awards

The National Motorsports Press Association announced the 2024 Most Popular Driver Awards on Friday evening at the NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Charlotte Convention Center.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / November 22
Chase Elliott wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver again

Chase Elliott wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver again

CHARLOTTE -- Chase Elliott continued to build his legacy as an undeniable NASCAR Cup Series fan favorite, winning the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Most Popular Driver Award for the seventh straight season.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 11
The 1992 Hooters 500 was NASCAR cinema in its purest form

The 1992 Hooters 500 was NASCAR cinema in its purest form

If one race must be chosen as the greatest in NASCAR history, one choice looms above the rest: The 1992 Hooters 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 2
Chase Elliott reacts to Taylor Gray, Christian Eckes Martinsville incident: ‘I don’t love it’

Chase Elliott reacts to Taylor Gray, Christian Eckes Martinsville incident: ‘I don’t love it’

Last night in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race we saw a bit of drama. Chase Elliott was asked about it ahead of practice at Martinsville. The Cup Series driver saw the finish between Christian Eckes and Taylor Gray.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 7
Michael McDowell matches Bill Elliott with historic pole award at Atlanta

Michael McDowell matches Bill Elliott with historic pole award at Atlanta

For the fifth time this season and in his career, Michael McDowell will start on the pole and lead the NASCAR Cup Series to green on Sunday. He has swept the Atlanta pole awards for the season and he even made a bit of history, too.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 19
NASCAR proves it doesn't need playoffs to create championship fight

NASCAR's tight regular-season battle proves it doesn't need playoffs to create championship fight

Past races prove that a complicated points format isn't necessary to produce a championship battle that comes down to the final lap.

Ty Majeski asserts short-track dominance with win at IRP
Ryan Blaney is riding momentum into Brickyard 400
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NASCAR News / FirstSportz / May 3, 2024
Chase Elliott breaks down 'the most special time' of his childhood

Chase Elliott breaks down 'the most special time' of his childhood

Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott is the last of the legendary bloodlines of the sport. The 2020 Cup Series champion is the son of 1988 Cup winner Bill Elliott.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 2, 2024
Chase Elliott reveals his favorite NASCAR memories from dad Bill Elliott’s career

Chase Elliott reveals his favorite NASCAR memories from dad Bill Elliott’s career

Chase Elliott doesn’t just race in NASCAR, he’s lived the sport for his entire life. Before him it was his dad Bill Elliott racing around. Of course, most of Awesome Bill’s success came before his son could really remember much, or just before he was born in general.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / April 18, 2024
Chase Elliott Scores a Texas-Sized Win, breaking 42-race winless streak

Chase Elliott Scores a Texas-Sized Win, breaking 42-race winless streak

Chase Elliott breaks 42-race winless streak, and brings longtime NASCAR Sponsor Hooters, to victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway. It comes as the race itself ties the track record for the number of cautions.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / April 18, 2024
Kyle Petty claims NASCAR desperately needed 'Mr. Congeniality' Chase Elliott’s win at Texas

Kyle Petty claims NASCAR desperately needed 'Mr. Congeniality' Chase Elliott’s win at Texas

Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott came into the 2024 season with a chip on his shoulders. He has been winless the whole 2023 season, while his teammates were dominating and he needed to break this streak as soon as possible.

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NASCAR News / FirstSportz / April 16, 2024
Watch: Jeff Gordon claims 'elusive' Chase Elliott will most probably be leading a double life

Watch: Jeff Gordon claims 'elusive' Chase Elliott will most probably be leading a double life

Chase Elliott is one of the biggest name in the current NASCAR Cup Series grid. The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion has the most passionate group of NASCAR fans as he has been winning the most popular driver award for the last six years in a raw.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2024
Ryan Sieg's near miss almost rekindled a bygone era

Ryan Sieg's near miss at Texas almost rekindled a bygone era in NASCAR

In an all-time classic on Saturday, Ryan Sieg came up short of his first NASCAR win by just two one-thousandths of a second. 

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NASCAR News / FirstSportz / March 22, 2024
Chase Elliott breaks down how piloting his $1.8 million private jet helps him ‘challenge his mind’

Chase Elliott breaks down how piloting his $1.8 million private jet helps him ‘challenge his mind’

Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott is the most famous driver among the legacy NASCAR fans. Him being the son of ex-Cup champion and record most popular driver award winner Bill Elliott is the reason for his massive fandom.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / March 18, 2024
Chase Elliott claims Next-Gen cars engines are made as ‘inefficient as possible’

Chase Elliott claims Next-Gen cars engines are made as ‘inefficient as possible’

Since the introduction of the Next-Gen car was introduced to the sport in 2022, the sport has been straggling to produce solid races in the short tracks.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / March 15, 2024
Chase Elliott spill the beans on a ‘main reason’ behind his decision to become a racer and it’s not Bill Elliott

Chase Elliott spill the beans on a ‘main reason’ behind his decision to become a racer and it’s not Bill Elliott

Chase Elliott is the most followed driver among the NASCAR fandom and has been the winner of Most Popular driver of the year award since 2018. The No:9 Chevy driver have been winning the award regardless of his performnace as he won it in 2023 despite last year being hsi worst ever and Ryan Blaney, who is a fan favorite winning the title.

NASCAR News / FanNation Auto Racing Digest / February 15, 2024

Chase Elliott has put 2023 in his rearview, now it's full speed ahead in 2024

Chase Elliott recently sat down with AutoRacingDigest.com's Christopher Everidge to discuss many aspects of his 2024 season at Hendrick Motorsports and the challenges that may come with it.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / January 9, 2024
Chase Elliott snubs Daytona 500 as he names his most meaningful crown jewel race

Chase Elliott snubs Daytona 500 as he names his most meaningful crown jewel race

NASCAR has four Crown Jewel races that are considered the most prestigious events in the series. The Daytona 500 is it’s premier event and the most prestigious NASCAR race.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 8, 2024
Chase Elliott reveals which crown jewel race is most meaningful for him

Chase Elliott reveals which crown jewel race is most meaningful for him

In NASCAR, any win is major. However, a few mean a little more than the others. Chase Elliott has his eyes on a couple of crown jewels. Of course, those four races are the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, Brickyard 400, and Southern 500.

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