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Chase Elliott through the years

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Chase Elliott, the son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, was born Nov. 28, 1995. The younger Elliott won the 2014 Xfinity Series championship and became a full-time Sprint Cup driver in 2016, taking over the No. 24 car for the retired Jeff Gordon.
Chase Elliott, the son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, was born Nov. 28, 1995. The younger Elliott won the 2014 Xfinity Series championship and became a full-time Sprint Cup driver in 2016, taking over the No. 24 car for the retired Jeff Gordon.
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Chase Elliott sprays Mountain Dew in Kansas Speedway victory lane after winning his second playoff race of the 2018 season.
Chase Elliott sprays Mountain Dew in Kansas Speedway victory lane after winning his second playoff race of the 2018 season.
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Chase Elliott celebrates with a burnout after winning the 2018 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on Oct. 21.
Chase Elliott celebrates with a burnout after winning the 2018 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on Oct. 21.
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Chase Elliott, left, and crew chief Alan Gustafson raise the Monster trophy after winning the 2018 playoff race at Dover International Speedway.
Chase Elliott, left, and crew chief Alan Gustafson raise the Monster trophy after winning the 2018 playoff race at Dover International Speedway.
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Chase Elliott celebrates in Dover victory lane after winning the Gander Outdoors 400 on Oct. 7, 2018.
Chase Elliott celebrates in Dover victory lane after winning the Gander Outdoors 400 on Oct. 7, 2018.
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Elliott celebrates at Watkins Glen on Aug. 5, 2018 after claiming his elusive first career Cup Series victory in his 99th start.
Elliott celebrates at Watkins Glen on Aug. 5, 2018 after claiming his elusive first career Cup Series victory in his 99th start.
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Elliott signs autographs at Kentucky Speedway in July 2018.
Elliott signs autographs at Kentucky Speedway in July 2018.
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The Daytona 500 ended in disappointing fashion for Elliott (9) in 2018 when he got caught up in a massive wreck with Kasey Kahne (95), Danica Patrick (7) and others.
The Daytona 500 ended in disappointing fashion for Elliott (9) in 2018 when he got caught up in a massive wreck with Kasey Kahne (95), Danica Patrick (7) and others.
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The Daytona crash was so severe that Elliott took the ambulance to the infield care center.
The Daytona crash was so severe that Elliott took the ambulance to the infield care center.
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Elliott celebrates AFTER winning the second Can-Am Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway in 2018 ahead of the Daytona 500.
Elliott celebrates AFTER winning the second Can-Am Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway in 2018 ahead of the Daytona 500.
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Chase Elliott celebrates after winning the opening race in the Can-Am Duel at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 23, 2017.
Chase Elliott celebrates after winning the opening race in the Can-Am Duel at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 23, 2017.
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Chase Elliott poses with the Daytona 500 pole trophy on Feb. 19, 2017. Elliott earned the top qualifying spot for the second consecutive year.
Chase Elliott poses with the Daytona 500 pole trophy on Feb. 19, 2017. Elliott earned the top qualifying spot for the second consecutive year.
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Chase Elliott (24) crosses the finish line at Michigan International Speedway just behind Joey Logano on June 12, 2016. Logano beat Elliott .889 seconds to prevent the rookie from scoring his first career Sprint Cup Series win.
Chase Elliott (24) crosses the finish line at Michigan International Speedway just behind Joey Logano on June 12, 2016. Logano beat Elliott .889 seconds to prevent the rookie from scoring his first career Sprint Cup Series win.
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Rookie Chase Elliott became the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 pole on Feb. 14, 2016. Elliott was 20 years, 2 months and 17 days old on the day of pole qualifying.
Rookie Chase Elliott became the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 pole on Feb. 14, 2016. Elliott was 20 years, 2 months and 17 days old on the day of pole qualifying.
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Chase Elliott poses with his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet after winning the Daytona 500 pole on Feb. 14, 2016.
Chase Elliott poses with his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet after winning the Daytona 500 pole on Feb. 14, 2016.
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Xfinity Series driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Virginia College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway.
Xfinity Series driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Virginia College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway.
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Chase Elliott celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Championship after finishing fifth in the Nationwide Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Avondale, Ariz.
Chase Elliott celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Championship after finishing fifth in the Nationwide Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Avondale, Ariz.
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NASCAR driver Chase Elliott is congratulated by Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the end of the DAV 200 Honoring America's Veterans at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
NASCAR driver Chase Elliott is congratulated by Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the end of the DAV 200 Honoring America's Veterans at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
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Chase Elliott celebrates with his father, Hall of Fame driver Bill and mother Cindy after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship.
Chase Elliott celebrates with his father, Hall of Fame driver Bill and mother Cindy after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship.
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Chase Elliott celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship.
Chase Elliott celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship.
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Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott after winning the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott after winning the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Chase Elliott (center) with crew chief Greg Ives (left) and team owner Rick Hendrick prior to the Blue Jeans Go GreenTM 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Chase Elliott (center) with crew chief Greg Ives (left) and team owner Rick Hendrick prior to the Blue Jeans Go GreenTM 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Chase Elliott (9) and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) during the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Chase Elliott (9) and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) during the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Former driver Bill Elliott and son Chase walk on pit road before the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dover 200 at Dover International Speedway.
Former driver Bill Elliott and son Chase walk on pit road before the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dover 200 at Dover International Speedway.
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Confetti descends on Chase Elliott during the victory lane celebration after the EnjoyIllinios.com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.
Confetti descends on Chase Elliott during the victory lane celebration after the EnjoyIllinios.com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Chase Elliott in the number 9 car during the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway.
Chase Elliott in the number 9 car during the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway.
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Chase Elliott celebrates in victory lane with his parents Cindy and Bill after the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Chase Elliott celebrates in victory lane with his parents Cindy and Bill after the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Chase Elliott celebrates winning the VFW Sports Clips Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.
Chase Elliott celebrates winning the VFW Sports Clips Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott celebrates winning the VFW Sports Clips Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.
Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott celebrates winning the VFW Sports Clips Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott prior to the Drive To Stop Diabetes 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott prior to the Drive To Stop Diabetes 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Sep 13, 2014; Joliet, IL, USA; NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during the Jimmy Johns Freaky Fast 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2014; Joliet, IL, USA; NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during the Jimmy Johns Freaky Fast 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Chase Elliott celebrates with his mother Cindy and father Bill Elliott after winning the Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway.
Chase Elliott celebrates with his mother Cindy and father Bill Elliott after winning the Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway.
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ARCA Racing Series driver Chase Elliott prior to the Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway.
ARCA Racing Series driver Chase Elliott prior to the Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway.
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A young Chase Elliott with father Bill after the elder Elliott won the pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A young Chase Elliott with father Bill after the elder Elliott won the pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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