History of Chase Elliott in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 12, 2026

Chase Elliott is a prominent American professional stock car racing driver competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. The son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, he has firmly established his own legacy within the sport. Driving for Hendrick Motorsports, Elliott achieved significant acclaim by winning the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Known for his versatility across different track types, he is consistently recognized as one of the most popular figures in racing, having won the NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award for several consecutive years. Throughout his career, Elliott has secured numerous race victories and remains a perennial contender for the title, solidifying his reputation as a key talent in modern motorsports.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Bill Elliott Winston Cup Series Championship

In 1988, Chase Elliott's father, Bill Elliott, secured the Winston Cup Series championship title.

November 28, 1995: Birth of William Clyde "Chase" Elliott II

On November 28, 1995, William Clyde "Chase" Elliott II was born; he would go on to become a prominent professional stock car racing driver.

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July 13, 2009: Sports Illustrated Feature

On July 13, 2009, thirteen-year-old Chase Elliott was featured in Sports Illustrated as one of fourteen young athletes identified as a potential future star in his sport.

2010: Winchester 400 and Snowflake 100 Wins

During 2010, Chase Elliott demonstrated his racing prowess by winning both the Winchester 400 and the Snowflake 100 prelude race.

2010: Multi-Championship Winning Season

Throughout 2010, Elliott experienced a highly successful racing year, winning twelve of forty races, securing championships in the Blizzard Series, Miller Lite, and Gulf Coast series, and earning Rookie of the Year honors in the Georgia Asphalt Pro Late Model Series along with a victory at the Winchester 400.

April 2011: High School Player of the Week

In April 2011, Sports Illustrated honored Chase Elliott by naming him the High School Player of the Week for his athletic achievements.

2011: Snowball Derby Victory

Chase Elliott achieved a significant victory in the Snowball Derby during the 2011 racing season.

2011: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Debut at Phoenix Raceway

In 2011, Chase Elliott competed in his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Phoenix Raceway, where he successfully finished in third place.

2012: ARCA Racing Series Entry

During 2012, Chase Elliott began competing in the ARCA Racing Series, participating in six races driving the No. 9 car to build his experience on larger racing circuits.

2012: NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Competitions at Phoenix Raceway

During the 2012 season, Elliott participated in two NASCAR K&N Pro Series West races at Phoenix Raceway; he finished in 17th place after a crash in the first race and fourth place in the second race.

2012: K&N Pro Series East Competitive Season

In 2012, Chase Elliott competed in the K&N Pro Series East, driving the No. 9 car and achieving a ninth-place finish in the overall season standings.

2012: World Crown 300 and Snowflake 100 Wins

In 2012, Chase Elliott continued his successful late model career with wins at the World Crown 300 and the Snowflake 100.

2012: Alan Turner Snowflake 100 Victory

In 2012, Chase Elliott secured his second win in three years at the Alan Turner Snowflake 100, which serves as a prelude race to the Snowball Derby.

January 2013: Hendrick Motorsports Announces Nine-Race Truck Series Schedule

In January 2013, it was officially announced that Chase Elliott would participate in nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races throughout the 2013 season. These races were to be conducted in trucks prepared by Turner Scott Motorsports under the Hendrick Motorsports banner.

June 8, 2013: Youngest ARCA Superspeedway Winner

On June 8, 2013, Chase Elliott achieved a major career milestone at Pocono Raceway by becoming the youngest winner in the history of the ARCA superspeedway series.

November 2013: Historic Short-Track Achievement

In November 2013, Chase Elliott made history by winning the All American 400, which solidified his status as the first driver to secure victories in all four of the nation's premier short-track races: the All American 400, the Snowball Derby, the World Crown 300, and the Winchester 400.

2013: All American 400 and Snowflake 100 Wins

Chase Elliott claimed victories at the All American 400 and the Snowflake 100 in 2013, further cementing his reputation in late model racing.

2013: Previous Truck Series Participation

The year 2013 serves as the benchmark for Chase Elliott's last Truck Series appearance prior to his October 2016 return, marking a period of absence from the series for the driver.

January 2014: Full-time Nationwide Series Announcement

In January 2014, it was announced that Chase Elliott would begin competing full-time in the Nationwide Series, piloting the No. 9 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports with support from NAPA Auto Parts.

April 4, 2014: First Nationwide Series Victory

On April 4, 2014, Chase Elliott secured his inaugural victory in the Nationwide Series at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 held at Texas Motor Speedway, successfully defending his lead against veteran drivers Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch.

September 2014: Cole Custer Breaks Youngest Winner Record

In September 2014, Cole Custer established a new record as the youngest winner in the Truck Series history by winning at New Hampshire Motor Speedway at the age of sixteen years, seven months, and 28 days, surpassing the previous record held by Chase Elliott.

2014: Historic NASCAR Nationwide Series Success

In 2014, Chase Elliott achieved a major career milestone by winning both the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year award and the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship, setting a historic record as the youngest driver and first rookie to secure a national series title.

January 29, 2015: Hendrick Motorsports Announces Sprint Cup Debut

On January 29, 2015, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Chase Elliott would debut in the Sprint Cup Series, driving the No. 25 car under crew chief Kenny Francis for five selected races throughout the year.

2015: Snowball Derby Victory

During the 2015 racing season, Chase Elliott was officially awarded the Snowball Derby title after the race's original winner, Christopher Bell, was disqualified following post-race inspections.

2015: NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction and Snowball Derby Win

In 2015, Bill Elliott was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Chase Elliott secured a victory at the Snowball Derby.

2015: 2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season Summary

In 2015, Chase Elliott experienced his first career DNF due to a crash at Daytona, finishing 28th. Later that year, on September 11, he ended a 36-race winless streak with a victory at Richmond, ultimately concluding the 2015 season in second place in the championship standings.

October 2016: Alpha Energy Solutions 200 Competition

In October 2016, Chase Elliott returned to the Truck Series after a three-year hiatus to compete in the Alpha Energy Solutions 200 at Martinsville Speedway. Driving the No. 71 truck for Contreras Motorsports, he dominated by leading 109 laps and ultimately finished the race in second place.

2016: Full-Time NASCAR Cup Series Debut and Rookie Honors

During 2016, Chase Elliott transitioned to full-time racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, taking the wheel of the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, and successfully capped off the year by winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year award.

2016: 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Participation

Following his transition to the Cup Series in 2016, Elliott maintained a part-time Xfinity Series schedule with JR Motorsports. During the 2016 season, he drove the No. 88 car to victory at the PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona and also drove the No. 5 car at Texas.

2016: Transition to the No. 24 Car

In 2016, Chase Elliott officially began his tenure driving the iconic No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports, taking over the seat previously held by Jeff Gordon.

2016: Hendrick Motorsports Title Milestone

The year 2016 marked the final Cup Series championship for Hendrick Motorsports prior to Chase Elliott's 2020 victory, serving as a historical benchmark for the organization.

2017: GMS Racing Truck Series Victory

In 2017, Chase Elliott began driving the No. 23 truck for GMS Racing in two specific events. During this season, he successfully secured a race win at the Martinsville Speedway.

2018: 2018 NASCAR Season Activities

During the 2018 racing season, Elliott participated in the Daytona opener driving the No. 88 car and was later tapped to pilot the No. 23 car for GMS Racing at several tracks including Charlotte, Pocono, Chicagoland, Daytona, and Bristol following Spencer Gallagher's suspension.

2018: First Career Cup Series Win and Sponsorship Shift

In 2018, Chase Elliott began driving the No. 9 Chevrolet sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts to honor his father, and achieved his first career Cup Series race victory at the Watkins Glen road course.

2020: NASCAR Cup Series Championship Win

In 2020, Elliott secured the NASCAR Cup Series championship, becoming part of the third father-son duo in history to win the title alongside his father, Bill Elliott, while also winning the 2020 NASCAR All-Star Race.

2021: Return to Truck Series with GMS Racing

In 2021, Chase Elliott made a return to the NASCAR Truck Series, competing for the team GMS Racing at Texas Motor Speedway.

2021: Substitution for Michael Annett at Indianapolis

In 2021, Chase Elliott stepped in to drive as a substitute for Michael Annett during the race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

2022: Bristol Dirt Truck Series Appearance

During the 2022 racing season, Chase Elliott participated in the Bristol Dirt event driving the No. 7 truck for Spire Motorsports.

2022: Failed to qualify at Darlington

During the 2022 spring event at Darlington, Chase Elliott was unable to qualify for the race after the qualifying session was canceled due to inclement weather conditions.

2023: NASCAR 75 Greatest Drivers Recognition

In 2023, Chase Elliott received the prestigious honor of being named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in recognition of his significant impact on the sport.

2023: Daytona International Speedway Truck Series Substitute

On February 17, 2023, for the Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway, Chase Elliott drove the No. 35 Chevy Silverado RST for McAnally–Hilgemann Racing as a substitute for Jake Garcia, eventually finishing in tenth place after the race was shortened by rain.