| Car Number | #9 |
| Team | Hendrick Motorsports |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 28, 1995 - Dawsonville, Georgia |
| Age | 30 |
2026 Season Stats
Career Stats
Biography
Chase Elliott is NASCAR royalty, carrying on the legacy of his Hall of Fame father Bill Elliott while forging his own remarkable path in the Cup Series. The son of "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville" grew up in the Georgia mountains watching his father race, and it was only a matter of time before he followed in those footsteps. Driving the iconic No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports - the same number his father made famous - Elliott has become the face of modern NASCAR.
Elliott's rise through the ranks was swift and impressive. He won the 2014 Xfinity Series championship at just 18 years old, becoming the youngest champion in that series' history. His promotion to the Cup Series came in 2016 as the replacement for Jeff Gordon in the No. 24 car at Hendrick Motorsports, and he later switched to the No. 9. His first Cup win came at Watkins Glen in 2018, showcasing the road course prowess that would become a signature strength.
The 2020 season was Elliott's crowning achievement. He won the Cup championship in dominant fashion, becoming the third-youngest champion in the modern era and the first driver from Georgia to win the title since his father won the 1988 Winston Cup. The Dawsonville, Georgia, community - famous for sounding the siren at the town pool hall whenever an Elliott wins - celebrated like never before. He has since won the Most Popular Driver award five consecutive times, a testament to his enormous fan following.
In 2026, Elliott sits fourth in the standings with 249 points and a win at Martinsville Speedway. His ability on short tracks and road courses makes him a threat at nearly every venue on the schedule. With crew chief Alan Gustafson and the Hendrick Motorsports organization behind him, Elliott remains one of the most consistent championship contenders in the sport. His rivalry with other Hendrick teammates for supremacy within the organization adds another layer to an already compelling season.
Interesting Facts
- Son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, who won the 1988 Winston Cup championship
- Won the Most Popular Driver award five consecutive years, following his father's record streak
- Youngest Xfinity Series champion in history when he won the title at age 18 in 2014
- Dawsonville, Georgia, sounds a siren at the local pool hall every time an Elliott wins a race
- Drives the No. 9, the same number his father made famous throughout the 1980s and 1990s
- Known as one of the best road course racers in NASCAR history