Hendrick Motorsports announced prior to the start of Sunday’s Daytona 500 that Chase Elliott, the 2020 Cup Series champion, had signed a contract extension through the 2027 season.
Elliott’s current contract was set to expire following the conclusion of the 2022 season.
“I feel so fortunate to be in this position,” said Elliott, who drives the No. 9 Chevrolet. “I have a great team with leadership from Alan (Gustafson, crew chief) and the support of the best car owner and racing organization in the world.
“For me, there’s a lot of pride in driving for Hendrick Motorsports and having the opportunity to win races and compete for championships. We are capable of accomplishing a lot more and it starts today.”
Always a contender
Elliott, 26, has never missed the Cup Series playoffs in his six fulltime seasons in the Cup series. The native of Dawsonville, Ga., earned rookie of the year honors in 2016 and secured his first Cup win in 2018. He owns 13 victories overall in…
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