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Sonoma 06/11/2023 Full Schedule

Chase Elliott

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

Chase Elliott, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and now five-time most popular driver, embarks on his eighth full-time season at stock car racing’s top level with a mission of securing a second title. The 27-year-old will once again pilot the famed No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 led by veteran crew chief Alan Gustafson. Together they’ve driven to 18 points-paying victories over seven seasons, including a series-leading five victories in 2022.

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Age
27
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 19th season with Hendrick Motorsports, pairing up with five-time most popular driver Chase Elliott on the No. 9 program for the eighth year. Over their first seven seasons together, the duo amassed 18 points-paying victories, a 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
47
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
18 Wins
88 Top-5 Finishes
141 Top-10 Finishes
12 Poles