Kyle Larson expressed surprise at how much Chase Elliott‘s Atlanta victory strengthened Elliott’s standing in the championship race. He highlighted Elliott’s steady performance, emphasizing how Elliott quietly accumulated stage points that raised his position.
Before securing the win at Atlanta, Elliott had maintained a consistent season, frequently finishing within the top-10 and avoiding any DNFs in 19 races. Larson, however, fell to third place in the standings after a 17th-place finish in the Atlanta event.
On July 12, at Sonoma Raceway, Larson spoke to the media about Elliott’s recent surge and the evolving dynamics within the title fight.
“We’ve been missing out on stage points. So, we’ve kind of lost track a little bit there and and others have been doing a good job. And Chase is always consistent, so he’s just quietly kind of there, you know, after his win that he had, I was shocked. I didn’t even know he was that close in points,” he said via Cup Scene.
—Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports driver
In a challenging and incident-filled race at Atlanta, Chase Elliott managed to navigate the chaos and secure victory, ending a long winless stretch. Both Elliott and Larson qualified outside the top-10 at Sonoma, while their Hendrick Motorsports teammate and season points leader, William Byron, started third. Despite this, Larson holds the lead in the playoff standings with three wins.
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Chase Elliott on Managing Criticism and Staying Focused
In a recent interview with Jeff Gluck of The New York Times, Chase Elliott discussed handling public scrutiny and criticism. Elliott revealed that he does not pay much attention to outside opinions, instead concentrating on his team and close circle.
“I don’t really ask enough to care to know, honestly — and that’s fine. I’m totally OK with that. You have the folks who are around you — your team and the people you go to battle with each week — and it’s about showing up for them at the end of the day. I have really learned to put less and less stock in that,” he shared.
—Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports driver
After winning in Atlanta, Elliott expressed gratitude toward his dedicated fan base, especially as the victory occurred near his hometown, allowing him to celebrate with supporters in the stands. Known for being voted NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver for seven consecutive years, Elliott has taken up the mantle once held by Dale Earnhardt Jr. With his recent resurgence, he is expected to continue growing his loyal following.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does Chase Elliott fly a helicopter?
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Q. Does Chase Elliott have a jet?
A. Chase Elliott shows off his $5.69 million private jet in New Orleans after Super Bowl LIX. He said, “If I’m not challenging my brain, I feel like I’m wasting time.” Unlike others who might pick easier hobbies, Chase takes a different approach.