Chase Elliott is NASCAR's 'last big hope'

NASCAR’s preseason Clash was once a Daytona 500 preview. Chase Elliott hopes that’s still the case
If this was NASCAR of five years ago, Chase Elliott’s dominating victory in the preseason Clash would make him the favorite to win the Daytona 500.
Chase and Bill Elliott Join Earnhardts in Exclusive NASCAR Company
Elliott joins his father, Bill, (1987) in winning a Clash race. The Elliotts are just the second father-son duo to each win a NASCAR Clash event, joining Dale Earnhardt Sr. (1980, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995) and Dale Jr. (2003, 2008) on a rather exclusive list.
Chase Elliott verdict on Clash victory speaks volumes ahead of new NASCAR season
After earning victory in the Cook Out Clash exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium, Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott has reflected on his achievement.
Chase Elliott wins Clash at Bowman Gray and sets sights on following it with Daytona 500 victory
NASCAR returned to its roots with a fight-free preseason exhibition at Bowman Gray Stadium and a popular victory with Chase Elliott winning The Clash on Sunday night. Elliott won his heat Saturday night to start from the pole and essentially dominate on the quarter-mile track where NASCAR's Cup Series last raced in 1971.
NASCAR Power Rankings: Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott move to top after Clash
Byron had a pretty forgettable weekend. He started 11th, got turned with 85 laps to go (the same time as his HMS teammate Larson) and never recovered to finish 18th. Now he heads to Daytona, where he’s the defending Daytona 500 winner.
NASCAR Through the Gears: Chase Elliott wins Clash, Denny Hamlin doesn't and Super Bowl rules
NASCAR slows again after Chase Elliott won the Clash at Bowman Gray. Next up is the Daytona 500. The Super Bowl could change that in future years.
Chase Elliott wins Cook Out Clash exhibition race to open 2025 NASCAR season
Chase Elliott opened the 2025 NASCAR season in dominating fashion, leading 171 of 200 laps in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray results: Chase Elliott kicks off 2025 with his first Clash victory
Chase Elliott claimed NASCAR's first checkered flag of 2025 on Sunday night in Winston-Salem, winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium for his first victory in the Cup Series' preseason event.
Chase Elliott is NASCAR's 'last big hope' as Denny Hamlin 'runs his mouth'
According to racing veteran Kenny Wallace, NASCAR drivers Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin are the sport's last hope when it comes to personality.
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Chase Elliott wins The Clash at Bowman Gray, eyes Daytona 500
Bill Elliott won The Clash in 1987 and then parlayed that victory into a win in the Daytona 500 one week later. Chase Elliott gets his chance to repeat his father's dominance when NASCAR's ...
Daytona 500: NASCAR TV schedule for Cup, Xfinity, Trucks and ARCA races at Daytona
Fox and its cable affiliates broadcast most NASCAR action, including the Daytona 500. The CW gets Xfinity full time. Times ...