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• Chase Elliott’s Crew Chief Explains How He Handles Outside Opinions

Alan Gustafson is shutting out the noise following Chase Elliott’s recent string of NASCAR victories. As tweeted by Claire B Lang on X, Gustafson, while speaking to the media, shared about relying on a specific philosophy to maintain focus amid mounting outside pressure and criticism....2026
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• This is the best Chase Elliott has looked this early and there's more to come

This is the best that Chase Elliott, Alan Gustafson and the Hendrick Motorsports team have ever looked to start a NASAR Cup Series season and that makes them a very serious threat in the new Chase for the Championship.Sure, Elliott has led the standings early in a season through his trademark consistency and penchant for finishing races and having good points day but now he’s won twice over ...Kee...2026
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• Chase Elliott and Alan Gustafson Missed the Mark at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Chase Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson never found the setup at Bristol Motor Speedway, stumbling through an uncharacteristically difficult weekend that ended with a 22nd-place finish....2026
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• Hendrick leadership says new body is a work in progress but they’re close

Things were not exactly dire over at Hendrick Motorsports but winning the most recent Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in advance of the Easter break was a much needed momentum boost.Prior to Chase Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson breaking through with a pit strategy-aided victory over Denny Hamlin, the narrative surrounding the Chevrolet flagship was an organization and ...Keep readi...2026
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• Kevin Harvick weighs ‘gutsy call’ from Chase Elliott crew chief Alan Gustafson at Martinsville

Chase Elliott’s trip to Victory Lane at Martinsville didn’t just snap Hendrick Motorsports’ early-season drought. It reignited the conversation around his crew chief Alan Gustafson, and Kevin Harvick made it clear just how pivotal that moment was....2026
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• NASCAR insiders call out fans ripping Chase Elliott crew chief Alan Gustafson after strategy call pays off at Martinsville

Being crew chief for the most popular driver in NASCAR isn’t easy. Just ask Alan Gustafson, who isn’t exactly popular amongst Chase Elliott fans. Many have suggested that Elliott, the 2020 Cup Series champion, would be better off without Gustafson, upset over some of his strategy calls not working out over the years....2026
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• NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer explains Chase Elliott pit road penalty at Homestead

On Lap 169 of Sunday’s race at Homestead, NASCAR assessed a penalty to Chase Elliott for not entering pit road in a single-file line. Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson argued the penalty with NASCAR, but to no avail....2025
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• NASCAR insiders react to controversial Chase Elliott penalty at Homestead, ‘alarming’ performances

Chase Elliott received a penalty with 98 laps remaining in Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami for not being single-file while entering pit road. Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson argued the penalty with NASCAR, but to no avail....2025
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• Three Straight at Watkins Glen for Kyle Larson? He's 5/1 to do so

5 KYLE LARSON Age: 31 (July 31, 1992) Hometown: Elk Grove, California Resides: Mooresville, North Carolina Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels Standings: 5th No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars....2023
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• Chase Elliott is +300 favorite to win 2023 Go Bowling at the Glen

9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 19th No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 INDY REWIND: Chase Elliott nearly captured his firs...2023
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• Desperate Chase Elliott is +750 to win at Indy

9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 22nd No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 INDY REWIND: Last year at the Indianapolis Motor Sp...2023
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• Chase Elliott is 14/1 to win at Richmond
9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 21st No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 RICHMOND RUNDOWN: On Sunday, Chase Elliott will make ...2023
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• Chase Elliott is 10/1 to win at Atlanta
9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 24th No. 9 NAPA/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 TOOK IT TO THE STREETS: After...2023
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• Alan Gustafson to call 650th Cup event as crew chief at Talladega

The upcoming GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway is set to mark crew chief Alan Gustafson’s sixth NASCAR Cup Series event atop the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 pit box of the season and second since returning from a four-week suspension stemming from the hood louver penalties and fines issued to the HMS organization....2023
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• Hendrick Motorsports penalty appeal heard; fine and suspensions upheld, points restored

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of an L2 penalty issued on March 15, 2023 to team owner Rick Hendrick, drivers Kyle Larson, William Byron and Alex Bowman and crew chiefs Cliff Daniels, Rudy Fugle, Blake Harris and Alan Gustafson in the NASCAR Cup Series. The penalty concerns the following […]...2023
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• Appeals panel reduces Hendrick's NASCAR penalties

In a statement with its decision, the panel said the teams did violate NASCAR rules and retained the $100,000 fine and four-race suspensions to each of the four crew chiefs – Cliff Daniels, Rudy Fugle, Alan Gustafson and Blake Harris.However, the panel rescinded the 100 owner and 10 playoff points assessed to each team and the 100 driver points assessed to drivers Kyle Larson, Alex Bowman ...Keep ...2023
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"The only two men who could beat a dominant Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway in Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway were Chase Elliott and Alan Gustafson."

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"Also, don't lambast Alan Gustafson for his late-race dice roll."

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"Alan Gustafson took time to defend his driver."

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"Crew chief Alan Gustafson refuses to discuss Chase Elliott fuel shortage at Watkins Glen"

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"Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Elliott, has 37 career Cup wins after last weekend‘s victory at Pocono."

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"AP’s Jenna Fryer initially reported on the call, the existence of which was confirmed by Elliott’s crew chief Alan Gustafson in an interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Oct."

2020
"Alan Gustafson, the NASCAR Cup Series crew chief for Chase Elliott at Hendrick Motorsports, was injured in a mountain biking accident and showed up to Auto Club Speedway in a sling."

2019
"Chase Elliott and Alan Gustafson discuss the strategy that brought them to Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway."

2018
"Chase Elliott, Number 9 NAPA Chevrolet (Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson) 2017 stats: 5th in points, 0 wins, 12 top fives, 21 top tens, 1 pole, 2 playoff points 2017 recap: There was no sophomore slump for Chase Elliott last season."

2017
"Elliott will once again team up with crew chief Alan Gustafson and spotter Eddie D’Hondt at Hendrick Motorsports."

2016
"Chase Elliott’s Daytona 500 debut didn’t go as he and crew chief Alan Gustafson planned, but that’s not a reason to worry, Elliott fans."

2015
"Four-time champion Jeff Gordon grew frustrated after a long day at Pocono Raceway and had a heated exchanged with crew chief Alan Gustafson over the team's radio near the end of Sunday's race."

2014
"Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Jeff Gordon, isn't bothered that NASCAR deemed him responsible for the role that several members of Gordon's Number 24 team played in a post-race altercation with Brad Keselowski and members of the Number 2 team last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway."

• Kyle Larson is 11/1 to win at Indy

5 KYLE LARSON Age: 31 (July 31, 1992) Hometown: Elk Grove, California Resides: Mooresville, North Carolina Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels Standings: 6th No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 RECAPPING MICHIGAN: Kyle Larson scored his ser...2023
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• Chase Elliott is 10/1 to win at Atlanta
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• Chase Elliott is 13/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on racing in the DAYTONA 500: "This is a tough race. A tough race to be in position (to win). I feel like you can do all the right things and it still does not go your way. Hopefully, this is the year we can get it done. We’ve had a few good opportunities at it in the past, but it just hasn’t gone in our favor so far."Alan Gustafso...2023
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• Chase Elliott is 8/1 co-favorite to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 4th (2022) No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto ...2023
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• Hendrick signs Chase Elliott to five-year contract extension

The team announced the move prior to the start of Sunday’s Daytona 500, with the #9 Chevrolet driver's current contract having been set to expire following the conclusion of the 2022 season.“I feel so fortunate to be in this position,” said Elliott. “I have a great team with leadership from Alan (Gustafson, crew chief) and the support of the best car owner and racing organisation in ...Keep readin...2022
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• This is the best Chase Elliott has looked this early and there's more to come
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• Saturday Martinsville Notebook

Two Hendrick crew chiefs have vastly different perspectives at Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Va.—Cliff Daniels has multiple options. Alan Gustafson has one. The two Hendrick Motorsports crew chiefs come to Martinsville Speedway with significantly different points of view entering Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 (2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Daniels, who calls the shots […]...2025
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• Denny Hamlin sounds off on massive Chase Elliott run, Alan Gustafson taking heat after Dover

Denny Hamlin is impressed with what Chase Elliott has done over the last few weeks. On the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin shared his reaction to Elliott’s run that has led him to become the new NASCAR Cup Series points leader....2025
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• Alan Gustafson hits 700 races as a crew chief

With his team just six points back in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, there‘s not many hours for Alan Gustafson to spare in order to think about the past. In racing, the pursuit of victory lane quite often postpones a detour down memory lane. But luckily, everybody needs a lunch break. So, in between bites […]...2024
• Chase Elliott is 40/1 to win 2023 Phoenix Finale

9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 17th No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 WINNING MOMENT: Chase Elliott has one win at Phoeni...2023
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• Three Straight at Watkins Glen for Kyle Larson? He's 5/1 to do so
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• Chase Elliott is +300 favorite to win 2023 Go Bowling at the Glen
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• Kyle Larson is 11/1 to win at Indy
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• Desperate Chase Elliott is +750 to win at Indy
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• Chase Elliott is 15/1 to win at Michigan, desperate and yes, 15/1
9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 20th No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts ...2023
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• Hendrick leadership says new body is a work in progress but they’re close
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• Kevin Harvick weighs ‘gutsy call’ from Chase Elliott crew chief Alan Gustafson at Martinsville
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• Chase Elliott Saves Alan Gustafson From NASCAR Fans’ Hatred with 6-Word Claim

Chase Elliott just won his second career grandfather clock after defending his win from Denny Hamlin at Martinsville. At the end of the race, Elliott praised his crew chief Alan Gustafson....2026
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• How Alan Gustafson stacked the deck for Chase Elliott in Martinsville win

There were three key moments that delivered Chase Elliott his earliest victory to start a NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.Combined, it was a masterclass between Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson, a combination that doesn’t generally seem to get the respect everyone around them says they should.Gustafson (surprisingly) intends to two-stop the final ...Keep reading...2026
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• Clash Quotes from Hendrick Motorpsorts Drivers
QUOTABLE / Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on the Clash at the Coliseum: "I thought last year was amazing. NASCAR and everyone else involved did a great job building the track, making it proper for racing, creating excitement around the event and making it fun for fans. It was great to be a part of that historical event. I’m happy that we’re able to come...2023
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• Hendrick Motorsports 2018 NASCAR Team Preview
After losing Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon to retirement within the past three seasons, Hendrick Motorsports adds two new faces to their 2018 lineup. Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet (Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson) 2017 stats: 5th in points, 0 wins, 12 top fives, 21 top tens, 1 pole, 2 playoff points 2017 recap: There was no sophomore slump for Chase Elliott last season. Sure, the No. 24 team...2018
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• MENCS: Chase Elliott Captures Back-to-Back Daytona 500 Poles
VIA NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Winning back-to-back Daytona 500 poles is something of a family tradition, as Chase Elliott proved by the skin of his teeth Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. The last driver to take a lap in the second and final round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at the 2.5-mile superspeedway, Elliott covered the distance in 46.663 seconds (19...2017
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• Chase Elliott edges Dale Earnhardt Jr. for Daytona 500 pole
February 19, 2017 By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Winning back-to-back Daytona 500 poles is something of a family tradition, as Chase Elliott proved by the skin of his teeth on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. The last driver to take a lap in the second and final round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at the 2.5-mile superspeedway, Elliott covered t...2017
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• Jeff Gordon says Pocono spat with crew chief may help No. 24 team
Despite what it may have sounded like in the heat of the moment last Sunday at Pocono Raceway, Jeff Gordon says he and crew chief Alan Gustafson are fine. In fact, Gordon believes the much-publicized dispute may actually end up helping the performance of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team....2015
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• Texas penalty makes Gordon crew chief feel like 'second-class citizen'
Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Jeff Gordon, isn't bothered that NASCAR deemed him responsible for the role that several members of Gordon's No. 24 team played in a post-race altercation with Brad Keselowski and members of the No. 2 team last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway....2014
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• Failure to communicate: Jeff Gordon, Alan Gustafson have heated exchange at Pocono
Four-time champion Jeff Gordon grew frustrated after a long day at Pocono Raceway and had a heated exchanged with crew chief Alan Gustafson over the team's radio near the end of Sunday's race. ...2015
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• Late two-tire gamble pays off for Jeff Gordon in Duck Commander 500
Jeff Gordon's crew chief, Alan Gustafson, calls to take on only two tires instead of four on a late pit stop to gain valuable track position late in the Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. Gordon takes advantage of it to score a seventh-place finish on a night when it could have been a whole lot worse....2015
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• Jeff Gordon says Pocono spat with crew chief may help No. 24 team
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• Have Gordon & Gustafson talked it out? NASCAR Wonka investigates
Jeff Gordon and crew chief Alan Gustafson had a lively exchange in Pocono. Have the two talked it out? Our always entertaining friend NASCAR Wonka did a little investigating. ...2015
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• Gustafson: 'It was a Mistake I Made'
Crew chief Alan Gustafson tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that his late-race strategy cost Jeff Gordon a chance to last weekend's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway....2014
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• NASCAR: Alan Gustafson injured in mountain biking accident
Alan Gustafson, the NASCAR Cup Series crew chief for Chase Elliott at Hendrick Motorsports, was injured in a mountain biking accident and showed up to Auto Club Speedway in a sling. While he is at Auto Club Speedway this weekend to perform his regular duties as the crew chief for Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott in […] NASCAR: Alan Gustafson injured in mountain biking accident - Bey...2020
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• Alan Gustafson Closing in on Rodney Childers for Winningest Active Crew Chief
Rodney Childers, crew chief for Kevin Harvick, remains the winningest active Cup crew chief but that could soon change if points leader Chase Elliott continues his hot streak. Childers has 38 career Cup wins. Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Elliott, has 37 career Cup wins after last weekend‘s victory at Pocono. Elliott has five consecutive […]...2022
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• This is the best Chase Elliott has looked this early and there's more to come
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• Hendrick leadership says new body is a work in progress but they’re close
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• Chase Elliott breaks down Alan Gustafson bold pit strategy that led to victory at Martinsville

Chase Elliott and the No. 9 team could have settled for a likely top-10 finish in Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway. Crew chief Alan Gustafson had higher aspirations....2026
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• Chase Elliott Saves Alan Gustafson From NASCAR Fans’ Hatred with 6-Word Claim
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• From pep talk to Victory Lane: Chase Elliott answers Hendricks call

Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Chase Elliott‘s No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, was at his home packing a suitcase for the weekend race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway last Friday when his boss, the boss, Rick Hendrick called. “He wanted me to deliver a message to the team,” Gustafson recalled. “The quote for him was, ‘this […]...2026
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• Alan Gustafson explains race-winning pit call at Martinsville

Alan Gustafson may as well have been the MVP of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville....2026
• NASCAR insider reacts to Alan Gustafson making race-winning pit call for Chase Elliott at Kansas

While Chase Elliott had to drive it like he stole it on the last restart, Alan Gustafson won the race for the No. 9 team on Sunday. The two-tire call on the final restart before overtime was exactly what Elliott needed....2025
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• Corey LaJoie reacts to Chase Elliott Kansas win, defends Alan Gustafson

Last night’s win at Kansas was big for Chase Elliott. Corey LaJoie, a one-time sub for the No. 9 team, enjoyed the race on Sunday. LaJoie is more of a broadcaster now, but still has NASCAR races on his schedule for 2025....2025
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Chase Elliott Dover finish, heat on Alan Gustafson

Chase Elliott was having the best run of his 2025 season in this past Sunday’s race at Dover Motor Speedway until one strategy call changed everything....2025
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• 5 Points to Ponder: Are Team Orders Already Upon Us?

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