It was announced today that 18 year old Hendrick Motor Sports developmental driver Chase Elliott will drive the entire 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule with long time NASCAR sponsor NAPA. Chase is the son of NASCAR legend Bill Elliott and if you didn't watch any Craftsman Truck Series races last season let me tell you this, Chase is chip off the 'ol block. This kid can drive a car!!
To have NAPA back in the sport after they pulled out from Michael Waltrip Racing following the Richmond race fiasco is great news. To have them back when they had originally said they were pulling back to evaluate things speaks volumes as to the potential of this young man. If Chase can meet his potential this could be the beginning of an amazing relationship........consider these options.
Jeff Gordon is not going to race forever. If Chase is THAT good then Rick Hendrick may have just created the replacement plan for Jeff. High profile young driver, high profile major sponsor, and an owner that appears to be ready to give the kid all the resources and time to grow and develop.
We could look back at this 5 years from now and call this announcement one of the biggest of the century.
The kids got talent. Lets see what he can do racing some NASCAR's elite in top equipment. I like him. Not too crazy about the team he is starting with.. He has a chance at instant success.
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JR Motor Sports also started Brad K's career......not a bad place to start if you ask me.
DeleteJRM is like HMS' minor league
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