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While HMS has built a dynasty, Elliott has yet to conquer the Great American Race—a fact that looms over the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion’s career. However, despite the pressure and expectation, Gustafson remains unfazed.
“That is definitely a race I’d love to win, but it’s never really haunted me.”
Why? Because for Gustafson, some of NASCAR’s other marquee events carry more prestige when it comes to defining Hall of Fame careers.
Daytona 500: A Race of Speed & Luck
Winning at Daytona isn’t just about having the best car—it’s about surviving the chaos, playing the draft, and catching the right breaks.
As a competitor, there are a lot of moving parts, and it needs some amount of luck and a lot of fortunate circumstances to happen to win the race.”
With pack racing, wrecks, and unpredictable finishes, even the strongest cars aren’t guaranteed victory.
However, following their record-setting 171-lap domination at Bowman Gray, the No. 9 team has renewed confidence.
2021 Daytona 500 – Finished 2nd, nearly winning in a photo finish
🏁 2023 Daytona 500 – Early crash ended his race
🏁 Multiple Duel wins, but still searching for his first Daytona 500 victory
Now, with Hendrick Motorsports’ momentum surging, 2025 could be the year he finally breaks through.
“The team has a new level of confidence and focus ahead of the race.”
Final Take: Elliott’s Defining Moment?
The Daytona 500 is one of the only things missing from Chase Elliott’s resume—and 2025 could be his best shot yet.
