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No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

Chase Elliott

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

Chase Elliott, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and six-time winner of the NMPA Most Popular Driver Award, embarks on his ninth full-time season at stock car racing’s top level with a mission of securing a second title. The 28-year-old will once again pilot the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 led by veteran crew chief Alan Gustafson. Together, they’ve driven to 18 points-paying victories and are the longest-tenured driver-crew chief pairing in the Cup Series garage.

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Age
28
Hometown
Dawsonville, GA
Current Residence
Dawsonville, GA
Chase Elliott

Alan Gustafson

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief Alan Gustafson is back for his 20th season with Hendrick Motorsports, pairing up with six-time most popular driver Chase Elliott on the No. 9 program for the ninth year. Over their first eight seasons together, the duo has amassed 18 points-paying victories, a premier series title and an All-Star Race victory. Gustafson is currently the second-winningest active crew chief in the Cup Series with 38 victories.

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Age
49
Hometown
Ormond Beach, FL
Current Residence
Davidson, NC
Spouse
Shannon
Children
John Alan & Austin
Alan Gustafson
Nick O'Dell

Nick O'Dell

Front-Tire Changer
Hometown
Springfield, IL
Chad Avrit

Chad Avrit

Rear-Tire Changer
Hometown
El Centro, CA
Jared Erspamer

Jared Erspamer

Tire Carrier
Hometown
Omaha, NE
TJ Semke

TJ Semke

Jackman
Hometown
Lee's Summit, MO
John Gianninoto

John Gianninoto

Fueler
Hometown
Tucson, AZ

Driver Stats

Chase Elliott
1-time cup champion
19 Wins
104 Top-5 Finishes
171 Top-10 Finishes
12 Poles