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RETURNING TO THE FAMILY NUMBER

Bill Elliott made the No. 9 an iconic number in NASCAR through the 1980s and 1990s into the early 2000s. It was also the number that Chase Elliott drove at every chance, including for his first two seasons in a Nationwide Series car. In 2018, the younger Elliott got to climb back behind the wheel of the No. 9 in the Cup Series, bringing the legendary number and last name together again. It took 15 years from father Bill winning his last race in 2003 until the No. 9 Chevy with an Elliott at the wheel returned to Victory Lane, but the legend of the Elliotts and the No. 9 continues. The legendary run of Most Popular Driver Awards continues as well. Bill won the award a record 18 times in his career, including a stretch of 10 consecutive years. After the 2021 season, Chase won the award for his fourth straight year. There’s just something that people love about an Elliott driving the No. 9 car.

Watch Bill Elliott discuss his and Chase’s legacy in the No. 9.

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Superstars of the Speedway: Chase Elliott