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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.
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.