NASCAR can be proud to say that several of its venues have some very unique trophies. The Dover International Speedway is one such race track, as the trophy depicts the track mascot Miles the Monster, holding a NASCAR car in one hand. This is mainly because the track is nicknamed the Monster Mile. Now every year, the car being brandished in Miles’ hand changes. For the 2023 edition, Chase Elliott will have the honor of having his #9 car held aloft.

The race track made this move because he was the last race winner at the Monster Mile. Apparently, it is a tradition for the race winner to have their car held by Miles the Monster. The previous recipient of this honor, was Elliott’s teammate, Alex Bowman. Of course, whether that would be a good luck charm, is anybody’s guess. Naturally, several Chase Elliott fans were absolutely thrilled and took to social media to express their joy.

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How did Chase Elliott fans react to the Dover news?

Some fans brought out replicas of the monster, holding Elliott’s #9 car. They all reminisced how the 2020 Cup Series champion clinched victory in the race and called it a great day. All in all, the fans acknowledged that Elliott’s Chevy car was a beautiful addition to the trophy. They also believe that the driver is capable of winning the 2023 Cup Series championship.

In fact, some Chase Elliott fans hope that their man could win multiple times at Dover. This would then result in his car featuring on the trophy for many years. Of course, there is a big difference between hoping something happens and actually having it unfold. All in all, the general consensus was that many fans were excited to see the Most Popular Driver be bestowed such an honor.

One thing is for sure, as the 2023 NASCAR Cup season inches closer, the excitement is building steadily. So by the time the cars hit the tarmac, everyone will be in the mood to go racing once again.

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