Chase Elliott Shows Promising Speed with Stage Win at Loudon

Chase Elliott, the driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 ARRIS Toyota, and Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 22, 2018, in Loudon, New Hampshire. Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

At the end of the second stage of Sunday’s Foxwoods 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Chase Elliott tracked down reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and passed him for the lead. Continue reading

Knaus extends contract with Hendrick

Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet, sits in the pit box during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart at Kentucky Speedway on July 14, 2018, in Sparta, Kentucky. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

SPARTA, Kentucky—The quest for eight continues. Continue reading

Chase Elliott Dominates qualifying for Third Daytona Pole

Chase Elliott, the driver of the #9 Hooters Chevrolet, poses with the pole award after qualifying on the pole for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 6, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A sprained ankle didn’t prevent Chase Elliott from putting his foot to the floorboard on Friday at Daytona International Speedway. Continue reading

Elliott’s Chances for his First Win Look Good at Chicago

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When it comes to young drivers looking for their first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory, this weekend’s race at Chicagoland Speedway could be the one for 22-year-old Hendrick Motorsport’s driver Chase Elliott. Continue reading

Kyle Larson Leads Chevrolet Onslaught in Sonoma Qualifying

Kyle Larson, the driver of the #42 DC Solar Chevrolet, poses for a photo after winning the pole award during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 23, 2018, in Sonoma, California. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

SONOMA, Calif. – Take the aerodynamic factor away and the new Chevrolets are just fine, as Kyle Larson proved Saturday in his pole-winning run at Sonoma Raceway. Continue reading