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 in NASCAR's Cup and Xfinity Series. Driving the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports in the Cup Series and the No. 17 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series for the same team. Notably, he secured the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship, setting records as the first rookie and youngest driver to achieve this feat.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 13, 2009: Featured in Sports Illustrated

On July 13, 2009, at age 13, Chase Elliott was featured in Sports Illustrated as a potential star alongside other young athletes like Jordan Spieth and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

2010: Competed in Multiple Racing Series

In 2010, Chase Elliott competed in 40 races across various series, securing 12 wins and finishing in the top ten 38 times. During his third season of racing, 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: High School Player of the Week

In April 2011, Sports Illustrated recognized Chase Elliott as its High School Player of the Week. During that year, he competed in the Champion Racing Association and claimed the National Super Late Model championship.

2015: Claimed Snowball Derby Title After Disqualification

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

2015: First DNF and Victory at Richmond

In 2015, Chase Elliott recorded the first DNF of his career at Daytona and secured a victory at Richmond, ultimately finishing second in the standings.

2021: SRX Season Finale Victory

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

2022: SRX Season Finale Victory at Sharon Speedway

In 2022, Chase Elliott claimed victory in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) season finale at Sharon Speedway, winning his second heat race and the main event after battling with Tony Stewart.