CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chase Elliott has been selected as NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver for a seventh consecutive year.
The award is presented by the National Motorsports Press Association and is determined by fan vote. Elliott was announced as the winner during Friday’s NASCAR Awards program at the Charlotte Convention Center.
“This award is a reflection of (Elliott’s) whole story, not just me,” Elliott said in a statement. “I tried to pay homage that way.”
Photos: Red carpet scene at the 2024 NASCAR Awards in Charlotte
The 2024 season concluded with the presentation of the NASCAR Awards at the Charlotte Convention Center.
No driver other than Elliott or Earnhardt has won this award since 1991.
Bill Elliott received the award from 1991 to 2000. Dale Earnhardt was selected posthumously in 2001. Bill Elliott won it again in 2002. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was selected by fans from 2003 to 2017. Chase Elliott has claimed this honor since 2018.
Elliott finished seventh in points last season after not making the playoffs the year before. His win at Texas in April ended a 42-race winless streak.
Justin Allgaier was selected by fans as the most popular driver in the Xfinity Series. Rajah Caruth was selected by fans as the most popular driver in the Craftsman Truck series.
