Career Timeline of Chase Elliott: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Chase Elliott, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Chase Elliott is a prominent American stock car racing driver, currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports and part-time in the Xfinity Series, also for Hendrick Motorsports. A significant achievement in his career is winning the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship. Notably, he was the first rookie and the youngest driver ever to secure a national series championship in NASCAR's history, marking him as a standout figure in the sport.
1988: Bill Elliott's Winston Cup Series Championship
In 1988, Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott's father, won the Winston Cup Series championship. The Elliotts are the third father-son duo in NASCAR history to win championships.
1990: Davey Allison's Daytona 500 Success
In 1990, Davey Allison had won both the Daytona 500 pole and a qualifying race, an achievement Chase Elliott would later match.
1992: Hooters' Last Win as a Sponsor Until 2024
In 1992, Alan Kulwicki had a championship season, and Hooters' didn't win another event as a sponsor until 2024.
1996: Dale Earnhardt's Daytona 500 Success
In 1996, Dale Earnhardt had won both the Daytona 500 pole and a qualifying race, an achievement Chase Elliott would later match.
January 2013: Truck Series Pole Position
In January 2013, it was announced that Elliott would compete in nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. He then earned his first career NASCAR pole position at Bristol Motor Speedway, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in Truck Series history.
June 8, 2013: Youngest ARCA Superspeedway Winner
On June 8, 2013, Chase Elliott became the youngest winner in ARCA superspeedway history at Pocono Raceway.
November 2013: All American 400 Win
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.
2013: Late Model Race at South Alabama Speedway
In 2013, Chase Elliott competed against his father, Bill Elliott, in a late model race at South Alabama Speedway.
April 4, 2014: First Nationwide Series Win
On April 4, 2014, Chase Elliott earned his first Nationwide Series win at Texas Motor Speedway.
April 11, 2014: Darlington Victory
On April 11, 2014, Chase Elliott secured another victory at Darlington Raceway, marking back to back wins.
September 2014: Cole Custer's Truck Series Win
In September 2014, Cole Custer won at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, becoming the youngest winner in Truck Series history, breaking a record previously held by Chase Elliott.
January 29, 2015: Sprint Cup Series Debut Announcement
On January 29, 2015, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Chase Elliott would make his Sprint Cup Series debut that year, driving the No. 25 car.
May 5, 2015: Sprint Showdown Race
On May 5, 2015, Chase Elliott competed in the Sprint All-Star Race's Sprint Showdown, finishing 8th and 5th in the two segments.
2015: Snowball Derby Title
In 2015, Chase Elliott claimed the Snowball Derby title after the original winner, Christopher Bell, was disqualified.
September 18, 2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400
On September 18, 2016, Chase Elliott came close to securing his first win at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400, finishing 3rd.
October 2016: Truck Series Race at Martinsville Speedway
In October 2016, Chase Elliott competed in the Alpha Energy Solutions 200 at Martinsville Speedway, finishing second.
2016: Forza Motorsport 6 Feature
In 2016, Chase Elliott became a playable driver in Forza Motorsport 6 via the NASCAR expansion pack, which featured his No. 24 NAPA SS paint scheme. He also provided commentary along with Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch and helped develop the expansion.
October 1, 2017: Near Miss at Dover
On October 1, 2017, Chase Elliott nearly won his first career race at Dover, leading 138 laps. He lost the lead to Kyle Busch with two laps remaining after being slowed by lap traffic, finishing second. Jeff Gordon confronted Ryan Newman for impeding Elliott.
2017: Truck Series Win at Martinsville
In 2017, Chase Elliott joined GMS Racing, driving the No. 23 truck in two races and secured a win at Martinsville.
2020: Talladega Victory
On October 2, 2022, Chase Elliott claimed his second career victory at Talladega, clinching a spot in the Round of 8. The win marked his series-high fifth victory of the season, tying his career-best performance from his championship-winning 2020 season.
2021: NASCAR Heat: Ultimate Edition+ Cover Appearance
In 2021, Chase Elliott is featured on the cover of the Nintendo Switch-exclusive NASCAR Heat: Ultimate Edition+.
2021: SRX Victory at Nashville
In 2021, Chase Elliott won the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) season finale at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, battling his father, Bill Elliott.
2021: Chase Elliott Documentary
In 2021, a documentary called "Chase" with Dale Earnhardt Jr. was released, focusing on the story of Chase Elliott's racing career.
2022: SRX Victory at Sharon Speedway
In 2022, Chase Elliott won his second heat race and went on to claim victory in the main event after a duel with Tony Stewart in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) season finale at Sharon Speedway.
2022: NASCAR Rivals Appearance
In 2022, Chase Elliott, along with his car and 2022 paint schemes, appeared in the Nintendo Switch-exclusive NASCAR Rivals.
2023: Remote Guest Commentator for Fox
In 2023, Chase Elliott returned to Fox as a remote guest commentator for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix while recovering from a broken leg.
2024: Victory at Texas Motor Speedway
In 2024, Chase Elliott won at Texas, ending a 42-race winless streak. However, he failed to qualify for the Championship 4.
2025: Victory at the Cook Out Clash
In 2025, Chase Elliott started the season with a win at the Cook Out Clash.
