Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. He was born on November 28, 1995, in Dawsonville, Georgia, into a racing family. His father, Bill Elliott, is a former Cup Series champion and a NASCAR Hall of Famer.
Elliott began his racing career in go-karts before moving on to late models. He made his NASCAR debut in the Camping World Truck Series in 2013, finishing 31st in his first race at Martinsville Speedway. The following year, he won his first race in the Truck Series at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.
In 2014, Elliott also began competing full-time in the Xfinity Series, driving for JR Motorsports, a team co-owned by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. He won three races in his rookie season and was named the series' Rookie of the Year. The following year, he won the Xfinity Series championship, becoming the youngest champion in series history at just 18 years old.
Elliott moved up to the Cup Series in 2016, driving the No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports, one of the top teams in NASCAR. In just his sixth Cup start, he scored his first career win at Martinsville Speedway, becoming the youngest driver to win a Cup race at the track.
In 2020, Elliott won five races, including the prestigious Daytona Road Course race, and the Cup Series championship. He followed that up with another strong season in 2021, winning five races and the regular season championship before finishing fourth in the final standings.
Off the track, Elliott is known for his laid-back personality and his love of the outdoors. He is an avid hunter and fisherman and has been known to take his fellow drivers on hunting trips during the offseason. He is also a big supporter of various charitable causes, including the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Despite his success on the track, Elliott remains humble and focused on the task at hand. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented drivers in NASCAR and is expected to be a top contender for the Cup Series championship for years to come.
Chase Elliott Injury Update
Hendrick Motorsports announced that driver Chase Elliott will miss this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after suffering a left leg injury while snowboarding in Colorado on Friday. Elliott was scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday evening, and there is currently no timetable for his return.
Elliott's health is the primary concern for Hendrick Motorsports, and the team shared in a statement that they will provide any resources he needs. "He's spoken with several members of our team and is understandably disappointed to miss time in the car. Of course, he has our full support, and we'll provide any resources he needs. We hope to share another update later this weekend," said car owner Rick Hendrick.
What Happened to Chase Elliott?
It's been announced that Chase Elliott suffered a left leg injury while snowboarding in Colorado on Friday. There are no specific details about the injury, and it's not clear when he will be able to return to racing. Elliott was scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday evening, and the team has not yet released any further updates about his condition.
Hendrick Motorsports has chosen Josh Berry to replace Elliott for Sunday's Pennzoil 400 race in Las Vegas. Berry, a full-time driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports, will drive Elliott's No. 9 Chevrolet in his place. This will be Berry's third Cup start of his career, and he has won five Xfinity Series races over the last two seasons.
Why is Chase Elliott Not Racing this Weekend?
Chase Elliott's injury will prevent him from racing in this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Elliott entered 2023 as a top contender for the championship, and his strong showing in Fontana last Sunday reinforced this idea. He finished second in that race and finished 14th in February's Daytona 500.
This will be the first race that Elliott has missed due to injury, ending a streak of 254 consecutive starts dating back to the beginning of his rookie year in 2016. According to Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass, Elliott would need a waiver to remain eligible for the series championship if he misses races.
Chase Elliott Injury Update - FAQs
1. What happened to Chase Elliott?Chase Elliott suffered a left leg injury while snowboarding in Colorado on Friday, which caused him to miss the Pennzoil 400 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday.
2. How long will Chase Elliott be out?There is no official timetable for Chase Elliott's return to the NASCAR Cup Series. Hendrick Motorsports has not released any further updates on Elliott's injury since his surgery on Friday evening.
3. What are Chase Elliott's career highlights?Chase Elliott is the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and the reigning Most Popular Driver in NASCAR. He has won a total of 13 Cup Series races, including five wins in the 2021 season, and has qualified for the NASCAR playoffs in each of his six full-time Cup Series seasons.
4. Who will replace Chase Elliott in the No. 9 car?Josh Berry, a full-time driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports, replaced Chase Elliott in the No. 9 Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Berry has won five Xfinity Series races over the last two seasons and qualified fifth for Saturday's Xfinity Series race.
5. Has Chase Elliott ever missed a race due to injury before?No, the Las Vegas race marked the first time Chase Elliott has missed a Cup Series race due to injury, ending a streak of 254 consecutive starts dating back to his rookie year in 2016.
