How long has Chase Elliott been racing?
William Clyde “Chase” Elliott II, a professional stock car racer from the United States, was born on November 28, 1995. How long has Chase Elliott been racing? The July 13, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated identified 13 sportsmen, including future NBA 2nd overall selection Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and future world number one golfer Jordan Spieth, as…
William Clyde “Chase” Elliott II, a professional stock car racer from the United States, was born on November 28, 1995.
How long has Chase Elliott been racing?
The July 13, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated identified 13 sportsmen, including future NBA 2nd overall selection Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and future world number one golfer Jordan Spieth, as potential stars.
Elliott was one of them.
In his third racing season, he took home victories in the Blizzard Series, Miller Lite, and Gulf Coast championships, earning him the title of Georgia Asphalt Pro Late Model Series Rookie of the Year. He won the Winchester 400 to cap the campaign.
In April 2011, Elliott was selected by Sports Illustrated as the high school athlete of the week. He participated in the Champion Racing Association during the year and won the National Super Late Model title for the division.
He drives the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series full-time.
He became the youngest champion in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the first rookie to win a national series championship after winning the 2014 season.
Elliott is now committed to a 5-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports in February 2022, keeping him on the team until the year 2027.
