Chase Elliott
William Clyde "Chase" Elliott II (born November 28, 1995, Dawsonville, Georgia) is an American professional NASCAR driver competing in the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports. The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and eight-time Most Popular Driver Award winner, Elliott is a second-generation racer following in the footsteps of his father, NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott. Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2024, he has 23 career Cup Series victories.
Personal Information
Biography
The Making of a Racing Legacy
Born William Clyde Elliott II on November 28, 1995, in Dawsonville, Georgia, Chase Elliott grew up in a household where NASCAR was not merely a sport but an inherited calling. His father, Bill Elliott, won the 1988 NASCAR Cup Series Championship, claimed the Most Popular Driver Award a record 16 times, and earned a place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The No. 9 Chevrolet that Chase drives today for Hendrick Motorsports is the same number his father carried to fame across decades of competition, making every lap the younger Elliott turns a deliberate extension of that history. Growing up in the North Georgia mountains, that legacy was never a burden — it was a blueprint.
Elliott's talent announced itself early. After years of competing in late model and ARCA events as a teenager, he joined the NASCAR Xfinity Series full-time in 2014 and became the first rookie in history to win a NASCAR national division championship. He was 18 years old, still completing high school, and already rewriting record books. That Xfinity title confirmed what regional racing observers had long suspected — this was not a famous surname coasting on goodwill, but a genuinely elite driving talent preparing for NASCAR's highest stage.
From Rookie to Champion
Chase Elliott made his Cup Series debut at the 2015 STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway before transitioning to full-time competition in 2016, earning Rookie of the Year honors in a season that included 10 top-five finishes and two poles. The early Cup years were marked by consistent speed and frustrating near-misses — he finished runner-up eight times before finally breaking through on August 5, 2018, at Watkins Glen International for his first Cup victory.
The wins accumulated from there, building toward the defining moment of his career. In 2020, driving the No. 9 alongside crew chief Alan Gustafson — now the longest-tenured driver and crew chief pairing in the Cup Series garage — Elliott delivered five wins and captured the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway. At 24 years old, he became one of only three father-son duos in history to each win a Cup title, joining the Pettys and the Jarretts. Two years later in 2022, he won five more races and claimed the Regular Season Championship, confirming himself as the sport's most complete driver of that era. Across 369 career Cup starts, he has accumulated 115 top-five finishes and 190 top-tens — numbers that speak to relentless front-running competitiveness rather than isolated flashes of brilliance.
Adversity, Drought, and the Road Back
The 2023 season reshaped the narrative. A snowboarding accident before the year began left Elliott with a fractured leg, restricting him to just 28 starts and forcing him to miss the NASCAR Playoffs for the first time in his Cup career. It was a jarring interruption for a driver accustomed to postseason contention every autumn. The recovery stretched into 2024, where he managed just one win across the full season — ending a 42-race winless streak with a victory at Texas Motor Speedway in April — but struggled to recapture the sustained dominance of his championship years.
In 2025, the trajectory tilted upward again. He won the pre-season Cook Out Clash and added two more points-paying victories, finishing eighth in the championship standings. The results were encouraging without being conclusive. Something, however, shifted heading into 2026 — a sharpness in execution and consistency in results that suggested a driver who had processed the difficult years and emerged with renewed clarity.
The No. 9 in 2026 and Beyond
The 2026 season has carried a different energy entirely. On March 29, Elliott won the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway — the earliest calendar victory of his Cup Series career. He followed that with a win at the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 3, his 23rd career Cup victory, becoming the first driver to win twice at Texas across the last ten races held there. Through 18 events, he sits fourth in the championship standings with two wins, five top-fives, and eight top-tens.
Away from the track, Elliott is defined by understated consistency. He enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, gaming, and lake life, and follows the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs with genuine regional loyalty. In March 2017, he launched the Chase Elliott Foundation, which supports charitable organizations and works closely with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2024 and voted Most Popular Driver by fans for eight consecutive years from 2018 through 2025, Chase Elliott carries not only his father's famous number but the measured, enduring weight of the sport's future.
FAQs About Chase Alliott
How old is Chase Elliott?
Chase Elliott was born on November 28, 1995, making him 30 years old as of June 2026.
Is Chase Elliott engaged?
No engagement has been announced. Elliott keeps his personal life largely private and no official source lists an engagement.
What happened to Chase Elliott in the race today?
At Michigan in June 2026 Elliott was involved in an incident with Christopher Bell, finishing 32nd. He currently sits 4th in Cup Series points for the 2026 season.
Does Chase Elliott have a girlfriend?
No girlfriend is listed on any official source. Elliott does not publicly discuss his romantic life.
Who is Chase Elliott's girlfriend?
Not listed in any official source. Elliott has not publicly identified a girlfriend or partner.
How many wins does Chase Elliott have?
Elliott has 23 career NASCAR Cup Series wins, plus 6 Xfinity Series wins, 3 Truck Series wins, and multiple ARCA wins across all national series.
How tall is Chase Elliott?
Chase Elliott is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall
Where does Chase Elliott live ?
Elliott resides in his hometown of Dawsonville, Georgia, according to the Hendrick Motorsports.
Where is Chase Elliott from ?
He is from Dawsonville, Georgia — a small North Georgia mountain town with deep NASCAR roots and a historic racing legacy.
Who is Chase Elliott's dad ?
His father is Bill Elliott, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and 1988 NASCAR Cup Series champion who won the Most Popular Driver Award a record 16 times.
Who does Chase Elliott drive for ?
He drives the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series, paired with crew chief Alan Gustafson.
Has Chase Elliott won a race this year ?
Yes. Elliott has 2 wins in the 2026 season — at Martinsville Speedway (March) and Texas Motor Speedway (May), plus a Duel win at Daytona.
How many races has Chase Elliott won ?
He has 23 points-paying NASCAR Cup Series wins. Including the 2020 All-Star Race and the 2025 Cook Out Clash, his total non-points wins add to that tally.
What number is Chase Elliott ?
Elliott drives the No. 9 — the same number his father Bill Elliott made famous with Hendrick Motorsports in the 1980s.
Has Chase Elliott won a championship ?
Yes. He won the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship and the 2014 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, making him a two-time NASCAR national series champion.
How many championships does Chase Elliott have ?
Two — the 2020 Cup Series title and the 2014 Xfinity Series title. He was also the 2022 Cup Series regular-season champion.
Is Chase Elliott retiring ?
No. Elliott is actively competing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season with Hendrick Motorsports and is ranked 4th in the standings
How much is Chase Elliott worth ?
Not listed in any official source. His net worth is not disclosed by NASCAR.com, chaseelliott.com, or Hendrick Motorsports.
Career Timeline
Chase began racing go-karts at age 8 in Dawsonville, Georgia, showing early natural talent behind the wheel.
At just 13, Chase began competing in late model racing events, quickly racking up wins and top-10 finishes across regional series.
Competed in 40 races across multiple series, winning 12 events and finishing top-10 in 38 of them — an extraordinary record for a 14-year-old.
In February, NASCAR Hall of Fame car owner Rick Hendrick called Elliott — then a high school freshman — and offered him a contract with Hendrick Motorsports. He also won the Snowball Derby, becoming the youngest winner at age 16.
Became the youngest winner in a NASCAR national series race in the Truck Series at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park on September 1, 2013. Also won the ARCA race at Pocono, becoming the youngest superspeedway winner in series history at age 17.
Won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship at age 19 — becoming the first rookie to win a NASCAR national series championship. Also won the 2014 Sunoco Rookie of the Year award.
Made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the 2015 STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway, driving for Hendrick Motorsports.
In his first full Cup season driving the No. 24 (later No. 9), Elliott took the Daytona 500 pole — the first of two consecutive Daytona 500 poles — and became only the third rookie in history to qualify for the NASCAR playoffs. Named 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year.
After eight runner-up finishes, Elliott broke through for his first career Cup win at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2018 — a road course, just like his father Bill's first win. Also won his first NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award.
Won at Watkins Glen again, Talladega Superspeedway (first superspeedway win), and the Charlotte Roval. Won the Most Popular Driver Award for the second consecutive year.
Won his first NASCAR Cup Series championship, clinching the title at Phoenix Raceway with his fifth win of the season. Also won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Named Most Popular Driver for the third straight year.
Reached the Championship 4 in his title defense, finishing as one of the top four drivers of the season. Won three races and claimed his fourth consecutive Most Popular Driver Award.
Won the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship with five wins, advancing to the Championship 4 once again.
Elliott suffered a leg injury in a snowboarding accident, limiting him to just 28 of 36 Cup races. Despite the setback, he remained one of the most popular figures in NASCAR.
Ended a 42-race winless streak with a Cup Series win at Texas Motor Speedway in April 2024, confirming his return to full competitive form.
Inducted onto NASCAR's official list of the 75 Greatest Drivers, cementing his place among the legends of the sport.
Won the 2025 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium to open the season. Added two more Cup wins — at Atlanta (EchoPark Speedway) and Kansas Speedway — finishing 8th in points.
Won the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway in May 2026, bringing his career Cup total to 23 wins. Continues to compete for Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
