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 currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports. Driving the No. 9 Chevrolet ZL1, he is a prominent figure in the sport. Elliott also participates part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Notably, he secured the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship, achieving the distinction of being the first rookie and youngest driver ever to win a national series championship in NASCAR.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Competed in 40 Races, Winning 12

In 2010, Elliott competed in 40 races across various series, winning 12 events and finishing in the top ten 38 times.

April 2011: Named High School Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated

In April 2011, Sports Illustrated recognized Elliott as its High School Player of the Week.

2012: Won Alan Turner Snowflake 100

In 2012, Chase Elliott won the Alan Turner Snowflake 100, the Snowball Derby's prelude race, for the second time in three years.

June 8, 2013: Youngest Winner in ARCA Superspeedway History

On June 8, 2013, Elliott became the youngest winner in ARCA superspeedway history at Pocono Raceway.

November 2013: Won All American 400

In November 2013, 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.

April 4, 2014: First Series Win at Texas Motor Speedway

On April 4, 2014, Elliott earned his first series win at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.

2014: NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship

In 2014, Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship, becoming the first rookie and the youngest driver to win a national series championship in NASCAR history.

2015: Awarded Snowball Derby Title After Disqualification

In 2015, Chase Elliott was awarded the Snowball Derby title after the original winner, Christopher Bell, was disqualified.

2015: First DNF and Victory at Richmond

In 2015, Elliott recorded the first DNF of his career after a crash at Daytona. He later secured a victory at Richmond.

2016: Full-Time NASCAR Cup Series Debut & Rookie of the Year Award

In 2016, Elliott began racing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, taking over the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. That same year, he earned the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year award.

2016: Joined Sprint Cup Series full-time & Won Rookie of the Year Award

In 2016, Elliott joined the Sprint Cup Series full-time, driving the No. 24 car. That year, he won the Rookie of the Year award.

2017: Daytona 500 Pole and Can-Am Duel Win

In 2017, Chase Elliott started the season by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 for the second consecutive year. He then won the first Can-Am Duel race, becoming the first driver since Dale Earnhardt in 1996 and only the third in NASCAR history to win both the Daytona 500 pole and a qualifying race.

2017: Joined GMS Racing, won at Martinsville

In 2017, Elliott joined GMS Racing, driving in two races and securing a win at Martinsville.

2018: First Cup Series Victory at Watkins Glen

In 2018, Chase Elliott secured his first career Cup Series victory at Watkins Glen, leading the final 33 laps. This win marked Hendrick Motorsports' 250th Cup Series win and made Elliott the youngest driver to win on a road course. Teammate Jimmie Johnson pushed Elliott's car after it ran out of fuel.

2019: Victory at Talladega and Charlotte Roval

In 2019, Chase Elliott earned his first victory of the season at Talladega and later won at Watkins Glen for the second consecutive season. He secured a dramatic win at the Charlotte Roval, overcoming an earlier crash. He advanced to the Round of 8 but crashed at Phoenix.

2020: Cup Series Championship Win

In 2020, Chase Elliott won the Cup Series championship in Phoenix, Arizona, marking Hendrick Motorsports' first title since 2016.

2020: NASCAR All-Star Race Victory at Bristol and Go Bowling 235 Win

In 2020, Chase Elliott won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol, becoming part of the second father-son duo to win the event. A month later, he won the Go Bowling 235 on the Daytona International Speedway road course, securing his third consecutive road course win.

2021: Win at Circuit of the Americas and Road America

In 2021, Chase Elliott won at the inaugural race at Circuit of the Americas, marking Hendrick Motorsports’ 268th Cup win and Chevrolet’s 800th Cup win. He also won at Road America. The season also featured heated moments, particularly during the Bristol Night Race, where Elliott clashed with Kevin Harvick.

2021: SRX Season Finale Victory

In 2021, Chase Elliott won the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) season finale at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, battling and passing his father, Bill Elliott, to secure the victory.

October 2, 2022: Victory at Talladega

On October 2, 2022, Chase Elliott secured his second career victory at Talladega, earning his series-high fifth victory of the season, tying his career-best performance from his championship-winning 2020 season.

2022: Regular Season Championship

Chase Elliott secured the 2022 NASCAR regular-season championship with one race remaining, after a strong run of finishes. In the final regular-season race at Daytona, he was involved in a major crash.

2022: SRX Season Finale Victory at Sharon Speedway

In 2022, Chase Elliott won the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) season finale at Sharon Speedway, claiming victory in the main event after a duel with Tony Stewart.

2024: Win at Texas

In 2024, Chase Elliott claimed victory at Texas, ending a 42-race winless streak. This was his only win of the season, and he failed to qualify for the Championship 4.