Chase Elliott's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Chase Elliott. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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: Chase Elliott Wins Snowball Derby

In 2011, Chase Elliott won the prestigious Snowball Derby in late model racing.

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.

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: Chase Elliott Wins All American 400

In 2013, Chase Elliott won the All American 400 in late model racing.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

2017: Elliott Wins at Martinsville

In 2017, Chase Elliott joined GMS Racing and secured a win at Martinsville.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

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.