History of Chase Elliott in Timeline
Chase Elliott is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently drives the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. He also races part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro SS for JR Motorsports.
7 hours ago : Chase Elliott Secures Victory at Texas Motor Speedway in the Würth 400.
Chase Elliott triumphed at Texas Motor Speedway, winning the Würth 400. Denny Hamlin finished second. This marks Elliott's second Cup Series victory in 2026, solidifying his strong performance this season.
1986: Reference to Bill Elliott's All-Star Race Victory
In July of 2020, Chase Elliott won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol, joining his father Bill Elliott, who won in 1986, as the second father-son duo to achieve this.
1988: Bill Elliott Wins Winston Cup Series
In 1988, Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott's father, won the Winston Cup Series championship.
1990: Reference to Davey Allison's Achievement
In 2017, Elliott became only the third driver in NASCAR history after Davey Allison in 1990 to win both the Daytona 500 pole and a qualifying race.
1992: Hooters' sponsorship during Alan Kulwicki's championship season
In 1992, Hooters was a sponsor during Alan Kulwicki's championship season, a detail referenced in relation to Hooters' sponsorship with Chase Elliott in 2024.
November 28, 1995: Chase Elliott Born
On November 28, 1995, William Clyde "Chase" Elliott II was born. He would become a professional stock car racing driver.
1996: Reference to Dale Earnhardt's Achievement
In 2017, Elliott became the first driver since Dale Earnhardt in 1996 to win both the Daytona 500 pole and a qualifying race.
July 13, 2009: Chase Elliott Featured in Sports Illustrated
On July 13, 2009, at the age of thirteen, Chase Elliott was featured in Sports Illustrated as a potential star alongside other athletes.
2010: Chase Elliott Wins Winchester 400
In 2010, Chase Elliott won the Winchester 400 in late model racing.
2010: Elliott Wins Multiple Championships
In 2010, Elliott competed in forty races across various series, winning twelve events and finishing in the top-ten 38 times. He won the Blizzard Series, Miller Lite, and Gulf Coast championships and was named the Georgia Asphalt Pro Late Model Series Rookie of the Year. He also won the Winchester 400.
April 2011: Elliott Recognized as High School Player of the Week
In April 2011, Sports Illustrated recognized Elliott as its High School Player of the Week.
2011: Elliott Finishes Third in K&N Pro Series West Race
In 2011, Chase Elliott competed in a NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Phoenix Raceway, finishing third.
2011: Chase Elliott Wins Snowball Derby
In 2011, Chase Elliott won the prestigious Snowball Derby in late model racing.
2012: Elliott Competes in Six ARCA Racing Series Races
In 2012, Chase Elliott competed in six ARCA Racing Series races to gain experience on larger circuits.
2012: Elliott Competes in K&N Pro Series East
In 2012, Chase Elliott competed in the K&N Pro Series East, finishing ninth in the season standings. He also secured his first career victory at Iowa Speedway in May and ultimately finished fourth in the championship standings.
2012: Elliott Competes in Two NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Races
In 2012, Chase Elliott competed in two NASCAR K&N Pro Series West races at Phoenix Raceway, placing 17th in one race due to a crash and fourth in the other.
2012: Chase Elliott Wins World Crown 300
In 2012, Chase Elliott won the World Crown 300 in late model racing.
2012: Elliott Wins Alan Turner Snowflake 100
In 2012, Elliott won the Alan Turner Snowflake 100, the Snowball Derby's prelude race, for the second time in three years.
January 2013: Elliott Announced to Compete in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
In January 2013, it was announced that Chase Elliott would compete in nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races for Hendrick Motorsports, using trucks prepared by Turner Scott Motorsports.
June 8, 2013: Elliott Becomes Youngest Winner in ARCA Superspeedway History
On June 8, 2013, Chase Elliott made history at Pocono Raceway by becoming the youngest winner in ARCA superspeedway history.
November 2013: Elliott Wins All American 400
In November 2013, Chase Elliott won the All American 400, becoming the first driver to capture 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: Late Model Race at South Alabama Speedway
In 2013, Chase Elliott raced against his father, Bill Elliott, in a late model race at South Alabama Speedway, marking the first time the father-son duo competed against each other.
2013: Chase Elliott Wins All American 400
In 2013, Chase Elliott won the All American 400 in late model racing.
2013: Elliott's Last Truck Series Race Since 2013
In October 2016, Elliott competed in the Alpha Energy Solutions 200 at Martinsville Speedway, marking his first Truck Series race since 2013.
January 2014: Elliott To Compete Full-Time in Nationwide Series
In January 2014, it was announced that Chase Elliott would compete full-time in the Nationwide Series, driving the No. 9 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports with sponsorship from NAPA Auto Parts.
April 4, 2014: Elliott Earns First Series Win
On April 4, 2014, Chase Elliott earned his first series win at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
September 2014: Cole Custer Breaks Elliott's Record
In September 2014, Cole Custer broke Elliott's record and became the youngest winner in Truck Series history.
2014: Chase Elliott Wins NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship and Rookie of the Year
In 2014, Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship and was named Rookie of the Year. He became the first rookie and youngest driver to win a national series championship in NASCAR history.
January 29, 2015: Hendrick Motorsports Announces Elliott's Sprint Cup Debut
On January 29, 2015, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Chase Elliott would make his Sprint Cup Series debut that year, driving the No. 25 car with Kenny Francis as his crew chief, and would take over Jeff Gordon's No. 24 car in 2016.
May 5, 2015: Elliott Competes in Sprint Showdown
On May 5, 2015, Chase Elliott competed in the Sprint All-Star Race's Sprint Showdown, finishing eighth and fifth in the event's two segments.
2015: Bill Elliott Inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
In 2015, Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott's father, was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
2015: Elliott Claims Snowball Derby Title After Disqualification
In 2015, Chase Elliott claimed the Snowball Derby title after the original winner, Christopher Bell, was disqualified.
2015: Elliott Records First DNF
In 2015, Chase Elliott recorded the first DNF of his career after being involved in a major crash at Daytona, finishing 28th. On September 11, he snapped a 36-race winless streak by securing his first victory of the season at Richmond. Elliott finished second in the standings.
September 18, 2016: Near Win at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400
On September 18, 2016, Chase Elliott almost won the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400, but a late caution allowed Martin Truex Jr. to win, and Elliott finished 3rd.
October 2016: Elliott Competes in Alpha Energy Solutions 200
In October 2016, Chase Elliott competed in the Alpha Energy Solutions 200 at Martinsville Speedway, finishing second.
2016: Elliott Competes Part-Time in Xfinity Series
After moving up to the Cup Series in 2016, Chase Elliott continued to compete part-time in the Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports, driving the No. 88 car in five races, including the season-opening PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona, which he won.
2016: Chase Elliott Enters Cup Series and Wins Rookie of the Year
In 2016, Chase Elliott began racing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, and he also won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year award that year.
2016: Joins Sprint Cup Series and Wins Rookie of the Year
In 2016, Chase Elliott joined the Sprint Cup Series full-time, driving the No. 24 car, replacing Jeff Gordon. He secured the Rookie of the Year award that year.
2016: Playable Driver and Commentator in Forza Motorsport 6 NASCAR Expansion
In 2016, Chase Elliott was featured as a playable driver in Forza Motorsport 6 via the NASCAR expansion pack, providing commentary as one of the "voices of motorsport." He also had a role in developing the expansion.
2016: Hendrick Motorsports First Title Since 2016
In 2020, Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series championship, marking Hendrick Motorsports' thirteenth overall Cup Series Championship, their first title since 2016.
2016: Elliott To Take Over Jeff Gordon's Car
On January 29, 2015, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Chase Elliott would make his Sprint Cup Series debut that year, driving the No. 25 car with Kenny Francis as his crew chief, and would take over Jeff Gordon's No. 24 car in 2016.
October 1, 2017: Near Win at Dover
On October 1, 2017, Chase Elliott almost secured his first career win at Dover but was overtaken by Kyle Busch with two laps remaining, finishing second.
2017: Elliott Wins at Martinsville
In 2017, Chase Elliott joined GMS Racing and secured a win at Martinsville.
2017: Voice Role in Pixar's Cars 3
In 2017, Chase Elliott voiced the character Chase Racelott in the Pixar film Cars 3.
2017: Daytona 500 Pole and Can-Am Duel Win
In 2017, Chase Elliott won the pole for the Daytona 500 for the second year in a row and also won the first Can-Am Duel race.
2018: Chase Elliott Wins First Cup Series Race
In 2018, Chase Elliott began driving the No. 9 Chevrolet, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, and won his first career Cup Series race at Watkins Glen.
2018: Playoff Victories and Season Finish
In 2018, Chase Elliott secured his second career victory at Dover and another win at Kansas. He finished the season sixth in points.
2018: Elliott Drives No. 88 Car at Daytona
In 2018, Chase Elliott started the season driving the No. 88 car at Daytona, where his teammate Tyler Reddick secured a photo-finish victory over teammate Elliott Sadler.
2018: First Cup Series Victory at Watkins Glen
In 2018, Chase Elliott won his first career Cup Series victory at the Go Bowling at The Glen, marking Hendrick Motorsports' 250th Cup Series win.
2018: Car Number Change and Daytona 500
In 2018, Hendrick Motorsports changed Elliott's car number to No. 9. During the Daytona 500, Elliott was caught in an accident on lap 102, resulting in a 33rd-place finish.
2019: 2019 Season Highlights
In 2019, Chase Elliott won at Talladega and Watkins Glen, and secured a dramatic win at the Charlotte Roval. He faced challenges in the playoffs, finishing 39th at Phoenix and failing to make the Championship 4.
2020: Early 2020 Season
In 2020, Chase Elliott began the season with a stage win at the Daytona 500. He had three consecutive top-ten finishes, including winning the pole at Phoenix.
2020: Chase Elliott Wins NASCAR Cup Series Championship
In 2020, Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series championship, marking Hendrick Motorsports' thirteenth overall Cup Series Championship, their first title since 2016. Chase Elliott joined his father, Bill Elliott, as the third father-son duo in NASCAR history to win NASCAR Cup Series Championships.
2020: Reference to Championship Season
On October 2, 2022, Chase Elliott claimed his second victory at Talladega, marking his series-high fifth victory of the season, tying his career-best performance from his championship-winning 2020 season.
2021: 2021 Season Highlights
In 2021, Chase Elliott finished second in the Daytona 500 and won at Circuit of the Americas and Road America. He clashed with Kevin Harvick during the Bristol Night Race.
2021: Cover of NASCAR Heat: Ultimate Edition+
In 2021, Chase Elliott is featured on the cover of the Nintendo Switch-exclusive NASCAR Heat: Ultimate Edition+.
2021: Debut in the 24 Hours of Daytona
In 2021, Chase Elliott made his debut in the 24 Hours of Daytona, driving the No. 31 Cadillac for Action Express Racing. The race ended prematurely due to a gear failure.
2021: Elliott Races for GMS Racing
In 2021, Chase Elliott returned to the Truck Series, racing for GMS Racing at Texas Motor Speedway.
2021: Elliott Substitutes at Indianapolis
In 2021, Chase Elliott substituted for Michael Annett at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
2021: Subject of Documentary Chase with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
In 2021, Chase Elliott was the subject of a documentary called Chase with Dale Earnhardt Jr., chronicling his racing career.
2021: Victory in the SRX Season Finale at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
In 2021, Chase Elliott won the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) season finale at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, after battling his father, Bill Elliott.
2022: Elliott Drives for Spire Motorsports
In 2022, Chase Elliott drove the No. 7 truck for Spire Motorsports in the Bristol Dirt event.
2022: Elliott Fails to Qualify at Darlington
In 2022, Chase Elliott failed to qualify for the Darlington spring event after qualifying was canceled due to rain.
2022: 2022 Season Challenges and Triumphs
In 2022, Chase Elliott had a rocky start with a 26th place finish after contact with Kyle Larson. He rebounded with ten consecutive top-fifteen finishes and won at Dover, but then faced a rough patch with several crashes and poor finishes.
2022: 2022 Regular Season Championship
In 2022, Chase Elliott secured the NASCAR regular-season championship but finished 29th in the final race at Daytona after being involved in a crash.
2022: Victory in the SRX Season Finale at Sharon Speedway
In 2022, Chase Elliott won his second heat race and the main event in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) season finale at Sharon Speedway after a duel with Tony Stewart.
2022: In NASCAR Rivals
In 2022, Chase Elliott, along with his car and 2022 paint schemes, is featured in the Nintendo Switch-exclusive NASCAR Rivals.
March 3, 2023: Josh Berry Announced as Substitute Driver
On March 3, 2023, Josh Berry was announced as the substitute driver for Chase Elliott after Elliott sustained a fractured tibia while snowboarding.
2023: Elliott Drives No. 35 Chevy Silverado RST
For the 2023 season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, Chase Elliott took the wheel of the No. 35 Chevy Silverado RST for McAnally–Hilgemann Racing, substituting for Jake Garcia, who was underage to compete. He finished tenth.
2023: Remote Guest Commentator for EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
In 2023, Chase Elliott returned to Fox as a remote guest commentator for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix while recovering from a broken leg.
2023: Chase Elliott Named One of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers
In 2023, Chase Elliott was named as one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers.
2024: 14th-place finish in the Daytona 500 and Victory at Texas
In 2024, Chase Elliott began the season with a 14th-place finish at the Daytona 500, followed by a victory at Texas, ending a 42-race winless streak. It was his only win of the season, and he failed to qualify for the Championship 4.
2024: Elliott Wins at Charlotte
In 2024, Chase Elliott drove the Hendrick Motorsports No. 17 to victory lane at Charlotte.
2025: Chase Elliott Wins Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium
In 2020, Chase Elliott won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol, and the 2025 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
2025: Victory at the Cook Out Clash and 20th Career Victory at Atlanta
In 2025, Chase Elliott started the season with a victory at the Cook Out Clash and a 15th-place finish at the Daytona 500. He also earned his 20th career victory at Atlanta after passing Brad Keselowski.
2026: Fourth Place at Daytona 500 and Wins at Martinsville and Texas
In 2026, Chase Elliott began the season with a fourth-place finish at the Daytona 500, and scored wins at Martinsville and Texas during the regular season.
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