NASCAR – Chase Elliott with Hendrick Motorsports in 2016

Laureate Nationwide Series in 2014 (which will be called the Xfinity Series this season, Editor’s note), Chase elliott will be competing full-time in 2016 in the Sprint Cup Series, in the tub of the Chevrolet SS n°24 from the Hendrick Motorsports team. This announcement follows that of the four-time champion a few days ago NASCAR Jeff Gordon, indicating that 2015 would be his last full season in the discipline. “I know this kind of opportunity is rare and I’m going to work as hard as I can to make everyone proud.” » admits the 19-year-old pilot.

“Not only is he a special talent inside the race car, but there is a natural combination of competitiveness, work ethic and intelligence that you rarely see, says owner Rick Hendrick about Elliott. Chase's personality and demeanor make him very popular with fans, teammates and sponsors. »

In addition to his full-time schedule this season for his Xfinity Series title defense, Chase Elliott to compete in five Sprint Cup Series rounds, at the wheel of the No. 25 Chevrolet SS in the colors of its sponsor NAPA. We will see him on track from March 29 at Martinsville, at Richmond on April 25, on May 24 at Charlotte, at Indianapolis (July 26) and on September 6 at Darlington Raceway.