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NASCAR paint scheme unveil: Chase Elliott will drive this No. 9 Prime Chevrolet in 2026

NASCAR paint scheme unveil: Chase Elliott will drive this No. 9 Prime Chevrolet in 2026

Elliott's No. 9 Prime Chevy got an overhaul for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Take a look here!

Dec 16, 2025
Check out all of Hendrick Motorsports' 2026 NASCAR Cup Series paint schemes in one place!

Check out all of Hendrick Motorsports' 2026 NASCAR Cup Series paint schemes in one place!

New Cup Series liveries are being unveiled for Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron and Alex Bowman.

Dec 11, 2025
Chase Elliott will sport this new paint scheme on the No. 9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet for the 2026 NASCAR season

Chase Elliott will sport this new paint scheme on the No. 9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet for the 2026 NASCAR season

A dark blue hood adorns a light blue body on the No. 9 car for Elliott next season

Dec 8, 2025
2025 NASCAR Cup Series season in review: Chase Elliott picks up two wins, makes Round of 8

2025 NASCAR Cup Series season in review: Chase Elliott picks up two wins, makes Round of 8

Elliott scored victories at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway in 2025

Dec 4, 2025

The Car

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

Chase Elliott

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

Chase Elliott, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and eight-time winner of the NMPA Most Popular Driver Award, embarks on his 11th full-time season at stock car racing’s top level with a mission of securing a second title. The 30-year-old will once again pilot the No. 9 Chevrolet led by veteran crew chief Alan Gustafson. Together, they’ve driven to 21 points-paying victories and are the longest-tenured driver-crew chief pairing in the Cup Series garage.

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Age
30
Hometown
Dawsonville, GA
Current Residence
Dawsonville, GA
Chase Elliott

Alan Gustafson

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief Alan Gustafson is back for his 21st season with Hendrick Motorsports, pairing up with eight-time most popular driver Chase Elliott on the No. 9 program for the 11th year. Over their first 10seasons together, the duo has amassed 21points-paying victories, a premier series title and an All-Star Race victory. Gustafson is currently tied as the second-winningest active crew chief in the Cup Series with 41 victories.

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Age
50
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
Calvin Teague

Calvin Teague

Rear-Tire Changer
Hometown
Taylorsville, NC
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
21 Wins
115 Top-5 Finishes
190 Top-10 Finishes
12 Poles