Chase Elliott Championship Victory Lights Up Social Media

Chase Elliott remained a hot topic on social media throughout the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. The rookie driver of the No. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet performed remarkably well early in the season even before racking up three wins and a strong lead in driver points. By the second-to-last race of the season at Phoenix, clinching the championship was within Chase’s sights.
Engines are fired @PhoenixRaceway prayers for peace, love and strength for all of our @theNAPAnetwork @JRMotorsports team & @chaseelliott #di9
— Cindy K. Elliott (@cindyelliott9) November 8, 2014
Chase didn’t win at Phoenix, but his fifth-place finish was enough to make his points lead insurmountable. Chase became the youngest driver and first rookie ever to win a NASCAR national series championship. At NAPA, we celebrated the moment with a fun video.
Even the parody Twitter feed @NASCARcasm got serious for a moment.
Sincere congrats to @chaseelliott and @JRMotorsports! And thanks to @theNAPAnetwork for sticking around! #nascar #nns
— nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) November 16, 2014
Back in Chase Elliott’s home town in Georgia, folks at the famous Dawsonville Pool Room cheered on the new champ.
Thanks @theNAPAnetwork for sponsoring @chaseelliott and giving him the opportunity to race this season! It worked out nicely! @NAPARacing — Dawsonville PoolRoom (@DawsonPoolRoom) November 9, 2014
No one becomes a championship all alone. Chase thanked those who worked hard to help him succeed.
Huge thanks 2 everyone @JRMotorsports 4 the hard wrk all year long, those guys earned it! Wouldn’t have had the chance without @theNAPAnetwork! — Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) November 9, 2014
After the final race at Homestead, JR Motorsports team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. was certainly happy with the rookie driver’s results.
We are very proud. Job well done @JRMotorsports. Congrats to @theNAPAnetwork as well. Enjoy this @chaseelliott @Ives_Greg and team. #Champions — Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) November 16, 2014
Chase delivered fans a message of gratitude, too.
A quick shout-out to NAPA racing fans from the #NNS champ himself, @ChaseElliott. #ConquerTheJob https://t.co/cQ8Z56yxJm — NAPA AUTO PARTS (@theNAPAnetwork) November 16, 2014
Elliot Mabe handles PR for Chase Elliott at JR Motorsports, so he gets an up-close view for all the action, including Chase hoisting his championship trophy high after the final race at Homestead.
What a night @chaseelliott @JRMotorsports @theNAPAnetwork #Champions pic.twitter.com/tqTrZohQi9 — Elliot Mabe (@elliotmabe9) November 16, 2014
Meanwhile, NAPA shared a super-condensed, 15-second look at Chase’s entire 2014 Nationwide Series season.
One word for this season: #epic. Congrats to #NNS Champion @ChaseElliott and @JRMotorsports. #ConquerTheJob https://t.co/aagZIc3iPa — NAPA AUTO PARTS (@theNAPAnetwork) November 17, 2014
At the official award ceremony, the No. 9 team looked dapper and proud.
Chase Elliott’s right hand got a little heavier that night.
Nice bling @chaseelliott @JRMotorsports @theNAPAnetwork @NAPARacing pic.twitter.com/9TYbQRuQ50
— Mike Rearden (@mike_rearden) November 18, 2014
To put the icing on an already spectacular season, Chase won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver award, too.
He’s a champ. He’s a rookie. And now he’s popular too. Chase Elliott takes all three top awards in @NASCAR_NNS. Never been done.
— Mike Davis (@MikeDavis88) November 17, 2014
Thanks for following NAPA Racing through the conclusion of Chase Elliott’s exciting rookie NASCAR season. If you’re just catching up, be sure to follow NAPA AUTO PARTS on Facebook and Twitter.
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Nick Palermo is a freelance automotive writer and NAPA Know How blogger. Since becoming an auto news and reviews contributor at AutoTrader.com in 2011, he has broadened his coverage of the automotive industry to include topics like new car technology, antiques and classics, DIY maintenance and repair, industry news and motorsports. A committed advocate for automotive media professionals, Nick is a member of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association.