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 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.
July 13, 2009: Sports Illustrated Feature
On July 13, 2009, at age 13, Chase Elliott was featured in Sports Illustrated as a potential star alongside other young athletes.
April 2011: High School Player of the Week
In April 2011, Sports Illustrated recognized Chase Elliott as its High School Player of the Week, recognizing his achievements in racing.
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.
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.
2015: Snowball Derby Title
In 2015, Chase Elliott claimed the Snowball Derby title after the original winner, Christopher Bell, was disqualified.
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: 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.
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.
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.
