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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

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On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
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 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
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On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

[caption id="attachment_1691261" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1691261 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jimmie-Johnson-Jeff-Gordon.jpg" alt="Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon" width="1920" height="1280" /> January 20, 2017 - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Jimmy Johnson and Jeff Gordon introduce Rick Hendrick at the NASCAR Motorsport USA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. Rick Hendrick was inducted into the Hall of Fame with Richard Childress, Mark Martin, Raymond Parks, and Benny Parsons. 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - ZUMAw123 20170120_zap_w123_024[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series Spring Race at Martinsville Speedway, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Daytona 500, Coca Cola 600, Brickyard 400/ Verizon 200, Southern 500</span></td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Drivers with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Champion</span></td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Team</span></td>
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<h3>Bill Elliott: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Bill Elliott is a renowned former American stock car racing driver. Subsequently, he also bores the nickname Million Dollar Bill and Awesome Bill from Dawsonville.

His final season was on track was the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He amasses several accolades and accomplishments under his belt. He further hoards the record of speeding at the highest speed in the grid of Talladega.

Bill also boasts a record of conquering the maiden Winston Million too, after which he earned one of his nicknames.
<h3>Bill Elliott: Career and Stats</h3>
Elliott started his racing career in 1976, driving a car under his father's ownership.? He did not enjoy his debut race. Subsequently, his car failure got him to a halt in the course of 32 laps.

In 1977, Bill acquired a Mercury Montego from Bobby Allison. Following that, his career shot up. His rank climbed up the ladder at the Southern 500. Beginning from top 10 to reach among top 5? in a span of two years.

In 1980, he finally secured a proper sponsor. It was Harry Melling from Melling Racing who sponsored him $500. Melling further extended the contract in the following year too.

1985 was his most sparkling year. He bagged 11 victories and 11 poles along with the Winston Million in addition to it. However, 1983 and 1984 got him luck too. He grabbed the Winston Cup for the first time, along with four second ranks. In 1984, he triumphed over three races and also got his sponsor Coors.

In 1991, Elliott parted ways with Melling and further in 1992 registered himself at Junior Johnson &amp; Associates. Following that, he succeeded in five races in the same year. However, luck did not favor him to get the Championship title.

In 1995, he formed his own team and competed in the no. 94 cockpit. Nevertheless, he earned no massive titles in five years, from 1995 to 2000.

He claimed the award for NASCAR's Most Popular Driver from 1991 to 2000, amidst all tries to clinch the Championships and stand the role of a team owner.

After the last try to revive his team in 1998, with the multi-car team strategy he sold the team in 2000. Finally, in 2000, Ray Evernham got the legal documents of the team. Following that, Bill started competing for the no.9 Dodge. In 2001, he scored the 50th pole in his career so far.

2003 marked his last year as a full-time driver. Following that started his semi-retirement period in Evernham Motorsports.

He hopped around numerous teams in his entire life, in his pro-active days as well as in the latter years too.

At the NASCAR Cup Series, he triumphed over 44 races with 320 top tens and 55 pole stands.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he triumphed over 1 race with 16 top tens and 2 pole stands.

He possesses several awards, the 2002 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver for 16 times.
<h3>Bill Elliott: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/bill-elliott-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, he has a net worth of $7 Million dollars.

He further claimed the Motorsports Hall of Fame America for Inductee in 2007. Followed by the NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee award in 2015. He was a chosen driver for the award of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers.

His son, Chase Elliott, is also a racer in the NASCAR Cup Series. He further has acquired Championship at the Cup Series.
<h3>Bill Elliott: Personal Life</h3>
'Million Dollar Bill' was born to George Elliott and Mildred Reece on October 8, 1955. He grew up with his siblings Ernie and Dan in their hometown, Dawsonville, Georgia.

Bill tied the knots with Martha and split in 1990. The couple conceived two daughters, Starr and Brittany Elliott.

He further married Cindy Elliott in 1992. The couple gave birth to a son, Chase Elliott. Chase is a NASCAR Cup Series driver currently and won a championship too.
<h3>Bill Elliott: Charity and Foundations</h3>
Bill Elliott like his raging career life is extremely active in the field of philanthropy. He along with Bobby Labonte raced for charity with <a href="https://svra.com/news/bobby-labonte-bill-elliott-to-race-for-charity-with-svra/">SVRA</a>.

He also constructed the <a href="https://www.espn.in/jayski/cup/2017/story/_/id/18808588/chase-elliott-foundation-formed">Chase Elliott Foundation</a> for children's healthcare especially.
<h3>How to contact Bill Elliott?</h3>
Bill Elliott is not on any social media platform. He has no profiles on any social media handles.
<h3>Bill Elliott: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="139">AGE</td>
<td width="144">65</td>
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<td width="139">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="144">October 8, 1955</td>
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<td width="139">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="144">American</td>
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<td width="144">White</td>
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<td width="139">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="144">6?1??</td>
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<td width="144">Martha Elliott (divorced-1990)

Cindy Elliott (Married-1992)</td>
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<td width="144">3- Starr, Brittany, and Chase Elliott</td>
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Bill Elliott

AVONDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; NOVEMBER 08:Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and his father Bill Elliott pose for a photo after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Bill Elliott: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Bill Elliott is a renowned former American stock car racing driver. Subsequently, he also bores the nickname Million Dollar Bill and Awesome Bill from Dawsonville. His final season was on track was the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He amasses several accolades and accomplishments under his belt. He further hoards the record of speeding at the highest speed in the grid of Talladega. Bill also boasts a record of conquering the maiden Winston Million too, after which he earned one of his nicknames. Bill Elliott: Career and Stats Elliott started his racing career in 1976, driving a car under his father&#8217;s ownership.? He did not enjoy his debut race. Subsequently, his car failure got him to a halt in the course of 32 laps. In 1977, Bill acquired a Mercury Montego from Bobby Allison. Following that, his career shot up. His rank climbed up the ladder at the Southern 500. Beginning from top 10 to reach among top 5? in a span of two years. In 1980, he finally secured a proper sponsor. It was Harry Melling from Melling Racing who sponsored him $500. Melling further extended the contract in the following year too. 1985 was his most sparkling year. He bagged 11 victories and 11 poles along with the Winston Million in addition to it. However, 1983 and 1984 got him luck too. He grabbed the Winston Cup for the first time, along with four second ranks. In 1984, he triumphed over three races and also got his sponsor Coors. In 1991, Elliott parted ways with Melling and further in 1992 registered himself at Junior Johnson &amp; Associates. Following that, he succeeded in five races in the same year. However, luck did not favor him to get the Championship title. In 1995, he formed his own team and competed in the no. 94 cockpit. Nevertheless, he earned no massive titles in five years, from 1995 to 2000. He claimed the award for NASCAR&#8217;s Most Popular Driver from 1991 to 2000, amidst all tries to clinch the Championships and stand the role of a team owner. After the last try to revive his team in 1998, with the multi-car team strategy he sold the team in 2000. Finally, in 2000, Ray Evernham got the legal documents of the team. Following that, Bill started competing for the no.9 Dodge. In 2001, he scored the 50th pole in his career so far. 2003 marked his last year as a full-time driver. Following that started his semi-retirement period in Evernham Motorsports. He hopped around numerous teams in his entire life, in his pro-active days as well as in the latter years too. At the NASCAR Cup Series, he triumphed over 44 races with 320 top tens and 55 pole stands. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he triumphed over 1 race with 16 top tens and 2 pole stands. He possesses several awards, the 2002 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver for 16 times. Bill Elliott: 2021 Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $7 Million dollars. He further claimed the Motorsports Hall of Fame America for Inductee in 2007. Followed by the NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee award in 2015. He was a chosen driver for the award of NASCAR&#8217;s 50 Greatest Drivers. His son, Chase Elliott, is also a racer in the NASCAR Cup Series. He further has acquired Championship at the Cup Series. Bill Elliott: Personal Life &#8216;Million Dollar Bill&#8217; was born to George Elliott and Mildred Reece on October 8, 1955. He grew up with his siblings Ernie and Dan in their hometown, Dawsonville, Georgia. Bill tied the knots with Martha and split in 1990. The couple conceived two daughters, Starr and Brittany Elliott. He further married Cindy Elliott in 1992. The couple gave birth to a son, Chase Elliott. Chase is a NASCAR Cup Series driver currently and won a championship too. Bill Elliott: Charity and Foundations Bill Elliott like his raging career life is extremely active in the field of philanthropy. He along with Bobby Labonte raced for charity with SVRA. He also constructed the Chase Elliott Foundation for children&#8217;s healthcare especially. How to contact Bill Elliott? Bill Elliott is not on any social media platform. He has no profiles on any social media handles. Bill Elliott: Quick Facts  AGE 65  DATE OF BIRTH October 8, 1955  NATIONALITY American  ETHNICITY White  HEIGHT 6?1??  SPOUSE Martha Elliott (divorced-1990) Cindy Elliott (Married-1992)  KIDS 3- Starr, Brittany, and Chase Elliott

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>Chase Elliott: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and more</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Chase Elliott?</strong></h2>
William Clyde "Chase" Elliott II, or Chase Elliott, as he is popularly known, is an American racing driver. He won the 2020 <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASCAR Cup Series</a>, becoming the third-youngest racer to do so. Elliott primarily competes in the NASCAR Cup series for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/hendrick-motorsports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hendrick Motorsports</a> and is a six-time 'Most Popular Driver' winner consecutively.

[caption id="attachment_2646023" align="alignnone" width="5344"]<img class="wp-image-2646023 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-15T033433Z_1444930951_MT1USATODAY22524712_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="Chase Elliott" width="5344" height="3563" /> Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott’s early life</strong></h2>
Born on November 28, 1995, Chase Elliott is a Georgia native and currently resides in Dawsonville. His father is former NASCAR Cup Series driver and 16-time MPD award winner Bill Elliott. His mother, Cindy K Elliott, is truly the backbone of Chase Elliott's racing career. Chase Elliott's parents have been instrumental in helping their son reach where he is today.

Chase Elliott graduated from King's Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta, Georgia, in May 2014. The second-generation NASCAR driver has two siblings, both half-sisters, namely, Brittany Elliott and Monica Elliott. While Junior Elliott has been raising temperatures on a racetrack, both his siblings chose to stay away from motorsports.

[caption id="attachment_1561894" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1561894 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/1636.jpg" alt="Chase Elliott, Cindy Elliott and Bill Elliott" width="1920" height="1080" /> L: Chase Elliott and Cindy Elliott. R: Bill Elliott. Image Credits: Imago.[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott's wife and children</strong></h2>
Chase Elliott has never been very open about his private life. Though the driver has been romantically linked to a woman named Ashley Anderson, a University of Georgia graduate, since 2o21, an official confirmation is yet to come. The #9 driver has never been married and does not have any children.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott's net worth 2024</strong></h2>
Given Chase Elliott's dominance on the racetrack and his consistent performances, the driver enjoys quite a lot in monetary income. As per reports, the driver has an estimated net worth of $12 million which is inclusive of his endorsements, accumulated prize money and salary. As per Forbes, Chase Elliott reportedly made $10.2 million in 2020. As for his endorsements, Elliott has an endorsement with NAPA and Chevrolet. Apart from that, he is also associated with soft drink brand Mountain Dew, uniform rental company UniFirst, engineering &amp; technology company Bosch and multinational conglomerate Siemens.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott’s career timeline</strong></h2>
Chase Elliott has been associated with racing since his teenage days. But his golden days arrived in 2010 when, at just 15 years of age, Elliott won 12 events in a single year and featured in the Top 10 a staggering 38 times. He was also named the Georgia Asphalt Pro Late Model Series Rookie of the Year. The very next year, the driver went on to win his first Snowball Derby, thereby becoming the race's youngest winner. And that's not all. At just 18 years of age, in 2013, Chase Elliott became the first-ever driver to win all four of the US's largest short track races, namely, the All-American 400, the Winchester 400, the World Crown 300, and the Snowball Derby.

He also was getting involved in stints in the ARCA circuit around the same time and, in 2013, with his Pocono Raceway win, Elliott became the youngest winner in ARCA superspeedway history.

The driver slowly rose through the ranks to reach his final destination, NASCAR. After a brief stint in the K &amp; N Pro Series, the driver finally made his debut in one of the top 3 factions of the stock car racing organization, the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-truck-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Craftsman Truck Series</a>, in 2013. Driving for Hendrick Motorsports, the driver made his Truck debut at Martinsville Speedway where he finished P6.

The following year, the driver, for the first time in his career, started his <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">Xfinity Series</a> career and made his well-deserved debut at the Daytona International Speedway and finished P15. But his true calling finally arrived in 2015 when he made participated in the NASCAR Cup Series. Barring his first year, the driver has participated in the division full-time since 2016. And boy did he show consistent results. While he finished tenth in standings in 2016, in the following year, he finished 5th. His most notable year came in 2020 when he clinched the Cup Series Championship for the first time in his career.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott’s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Ever since Chase Elliott entered into the Cup Series, the driver hasn't had to worry about sponsorships and has had big names backing him. The National Automotive Parts Association(NAPA) was one of the very first to lend their support as they signed a three-year deal, to be a primary sponsor, with Elliott ahead of his 2016 full-time Cup debut.<img class="alignnone wp-image-2576662 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/chase-elliott-sceme.jpeg" alt="" width="1220" height="661" />

Later, in 2020, Hooters signed Chase Elliott as its brand ambassador in a multi-year deal for its Hooters Spirits line. The brand Elliott was a two-race primary sp0nsor in 2017 and one race in 2019. Additionally, they also appeared in three more races in 2022, including the World Wide Technology Raceway, and two NASCAR Cup Series playoff races at Bristol Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-lfg-champ-chase-elliott-bedazzles-nascar-fans-as-he-unveils-his-twenty-twenty-four-napa-ride/">The brand is also set to appear in the 2024 season</a> in three races.

Coca-Cola also joined Chase Elliott's team in 2023 as the official beverage partner. The brand appeared as an associate sponsor for the #9 team in select races, starting with the 2023 Daytona 500. Talking about the iconic partnership, Chris Bigda, director of sports marketing of the brand in North America, had said at the time, <em>"Coca-Cola is proud to welcome Chase to its Coca-Cola Racing Family and launch its partnership with Hendrick Motorsports.</em> <em>Continuing to partner with the Elliott family is an honor and thrilling legacy, as Chase joins our Coca-Cola Racing Family 25 years after his father Bill Elliott was a founding member back in 1998. We’re excited for our future together and refreshing this championship team on and off the track."</em>

Apart from that, UniFirst has also been a long-time primary partner of Chase Elliott, dating back to 2019. In 2024, the company will appear in five races, starting with Richmond Raceway. Its other appearances include <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/martinsville-speedway/">Martinsville Speedway</a> (April 7), <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/darlington-raceway/">Darlington Raceway</a> (May 12), Kansas Speedway (Sep. 29), and the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/charlotte-motor-speedway/">Charlotte Motor Speedway</a> aka the Charlotte Roval (Oct 30).
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott's NASCAR career stats</strong></h2>
With an average finish of 13.05, Chase Elliott has 18 victories in his Cup Series career, which includes 152 Top 10s and 12 pole positions. In his Xfinity career, the #9 HMS driver has finished P1 on five occasions besides clinching 67 Top 10s and two pole positions. As for NASCAR's third faction, the Truck Series, the driver has three wins, 15 Top 10s, and three poles.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott’s records</strong></h2>
Chase Elliott has several memorable records to his name. At 22 years, 10 months, and nine days old, the driver became the youngest winner at Dover Motor Speedway in October 2018 after beating seasoned NASCAR veterans like Denny Hamlin (P2), <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joey-logano/">Joey Logano</a> (P3), <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kurt-busch/">Kurt Busch</a> (P5) and the reigning Dover Motor Speedway winner from earlier that year, Kevin Harvick (P6).

Another record that the driver succeeded in getting was when he won on the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway track in the Cup Series in 2018, thereby becoming the youngest winner. Apart from that, Chase Elliott is also the youngest winner at the Darlington Raceway in the Xfinity Series.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott’s major achievements and awards </strong></h2>
After just four full-time seasons in NASCAR's top division, Chase Elliott clinched the 2020 Cup Series Championship at 24 years, 11 months and 11 days old. He was the third youngest Cup champion in NASCAR history after beating Brad Keselowski(P2), Joey Logano(P3), and Denny Hamlin(P4) that year.

[caption id="attachment_548103" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-548103 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210211152618/GettyImages-1284633619.jpg" alt="Chase Elliott" width="1920" height="1278" /> AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]

Even off the racetrack, Chase Elliott has a variety of accolades to showcase. Following in his father Bill Elliott's footsteps, the HMS driver continues to be the reigning Most Popular Driver Award winner with six consecutive wins. In 2016, he took home the Rookie of the Year honor in the Cup Series after securing 10 top-five and 17 top-10 finishes in 36 starts, including a pair of runner-up finishes, both at Michigan International Speedway. He also won two poles that year.

Chase Elliott was also named as one of the 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 on the stock car racing organization's 75th Anniversary alongside Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-harvick/">Kevin Harvick</a>, among others.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> Chase Elliott’s playoff heartbreak</strong></h2>
As a Cup Series driver, it is certainly not easy to keep up consistency. However, Chase Elliott seemed to be quite promising on that front with regular playoff appearances since his debut season. However, come 2023, an unfortunate injury took away his playoff chances. The driver was reportedly snowboarding in Colorado when he suffered from a fractured tibia in his left leg. Subsequently, he missed six races and had to be substituted by Josh Berry.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott suspension</strong></h2>
2023 wasn't really Chase Elliott's year. On top of missing multiple races in the Cup Series, the driver also faced a one-race suspension from NASCAR for intentionally wrecking <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/denny-hamlin/">Denny Hamlin</a> during the Coca-Cola 600 in May. The incident occurred at the Charlotte Motor Speedway when the two drivers were driving side by side on Lap 186. After Hamlin squeezed Elliott into the wall, the #9 driver retaliated by hitting the rear of Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott in popular media</strong></h2>
Chase Elliott's rise to popularity has been palpable. After a blistering performance during his rookie season, Chase Elliott was honored as a cover star in his state Georgia's official publication. He graced the August 2016 edition of Georgia Magazine in a story titled, <em>"Like father, like son"</em>. He was also the cover star for Athlon Sports in 2018 as "NASCAR's next superstar" and again in 2020 in the NASCAR season preview edition. He was also featured on the cover of the video game NASCAR Heat 5 in 2020.  The game was available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One devices, and PC via stream.

Chase Elliott was one of the voices in the Cars 3 movie, that was released in 2017. He was one of the four next generation drivers and his character was named Chase Racelott.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chase Elliott Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 20.21%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 104.987%"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChaseElliott/">https://www.facebook.com/ChaseElliott/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.21%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 104.987%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chaseelliott9/">https://www.instagram.com/chaseelliott9/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.21%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 104.987%"><a href="https://twitter.com/chaseelliott?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">https://www.twitter.com/chaseelliott/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">William Clyde "Chase" Elliott II</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">Chase Elliott</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">November 28, 1995</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Place of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">Dawsonville, Georgia</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">6 ft 1 in/185 cm</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">155 lb/70 kg</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">Bill Elliott, Cindy Elliott</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">Brittany Elliott, Monica Elliott</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">White</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Net Worth</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">$12 million</td>
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<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">Single</td>
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<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">None</td>
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<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">None</td>
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<td style="width: 40.7203%;height: 24px">Profession</td>
<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">Racing driver</td>
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<td style="width: 222.695%;height: 24px">Hendrick Motorsports</td>
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Read on to find out about the 2020 Cup Series Champion and six-time Most Popular Driver winner Chase Elliott's net worth, salary, endorsements and more!

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When one thinks of greatness in motorsports, Tony Stewart is one of the names that will surely come up. 'Smoke' is the only racer who has won the championship in IndyCar and NASCAR's Cup Series, which just goes to show how versatile a racer he is. It has been several years since his retirement as a driver for both these promotions but he has kept himself engaged in motorsports by not only being a team owner but also racing in NHRA.
<h2><b>Tony Stewart Net Worth 2024 (update)</b></h2>
Over the years, he has built great personal wealth and as per Celebrity Net Worth, Smoke has a net worth of a whopping $90 million. Stewart also has several sponsorship deals and endorsements from where he earns a significant part of his income as well. According to his official website, some of his leading sponsors are Mobil 1, Ford Performance, Haas, Mahindra Tractors, and Advance Auto Parts. Aside from these, several other companies work with the former Cup Series champion as well.

[caption id="attachment_1959131" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1959131 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1405223778.jpg" alt="Tony Stewart" width="1920" height="1348" /> SOUTH BOSTON, VIRGINIA - JUNE 25: Tony Stewart #14 stands on the grid prior to the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience event at South Boston Speedway on June 25, 2022 in South Boston, Virginia. (Photo by Jared Tilton/SRX/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><b>Tony Stewart’s family life</b></h2>
Smoke was born on May 20, 1971, in Rushville, Indiana. He started racing from a young age in go-karts and in 1980, won his first motorsports competition. He had a successful career in go-karting before he moved to the United Midget Racing Association and USAC. Stewart was the USAC Rookie of the Year in 1991, USAC National Midget Series Champion in 1994 and 1995, and USAC Silver Crown Series champion in 1995. He was also the first driver to win USAC's version of the Triple Crown, earning championships in all three major USAC divisions.

Smoke was born to Nelson Stewart and Pam Boas. The former NASCAR Cup Series driver has one sister named Natalie. As is the case with most professional racers, Smoke's parents supported his passion for motorsports from a young age and it would be an understatement to say that their efforts have paid off. Nelson would always push Tony to improve his racing and settling for anything less than P1 was never an option. Unfortunately, his parents got divorced when he was in high school.

Stewart married fellow motorsports athlete Leah Pruett in 2021. The two had met in 2019 through NHRA legend Don Prudhomme. It's unclear when they began dating but the couple took their relationship public in 2020. They had reportedly spent most of their time together during the Covid-19 pandemic.

[caption id="attachment_1959104" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1959104 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1346577190-1.jpg" alt="Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett" width="1920" height="1280" /> CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 14: Leah Pruett speaks as Tony Stewart looks on during the press conference held at the zMAX Dragway on October 14, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)[/caption]

Pruett was a prolific racer in the NHRA drag racing series and like her husband, has several accolades to her name. However, in 2023, she said that she would take a hiatus from racing to start a family with Stewart himself taking over his wife's NHRA role.
<h2><b>Tony Stewart: Stats, Championships and Ownerships</b></h2>
Very few racers have been as successful as Tony Stewart over the course of their careers. Smoke was one of a kind. He has won the IndyCar Series, the NASCAR Cup Series 3 times, the USAC Triple Crown, and several other competitions. When it comes to notable races, the only event Smoke has not won as a racer is the Daytona 500. He has won the Brickyard 400 twice, the All-Star race once, the Chilli Bowl twice, and the Budweiser Shootout thrice among other victories.

His exploits as a team owner are also incredible. Tony Stewart was the Cup Series owner's champion in 2014 when Kevin Harvick won the title in his first season with Stewart-Haas Racing. He also won the 2017 Dayton 500 as an owner with Kurt Busch as the driver.
<h2><b> Tony Stewart's Business Ventures</b></h2>
One of the biggest reasons why Tony Stewart has been able to keep himself so active in the motorsports world today is through his business ventures. The 3-time Cup Series champion co-owns the NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing with Gene Haas and it has been a successful venture. Smoke is also the owner of Tony Stewart Racing in the NHRA which his wife used to be part of.

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The SHR co-owner owns several race tracks as well, including the iconic Eldora Speedway. Smoke even shares the ownership of the Paducah International Raceway in Kentucky. In addition, he shares ownership of Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, with Bob Sargent, Kenny Schrader, and Kenny Wallace.

And as you would already know, he is also one of the founders and co-owners of the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) series.
<h2><b>Tony Stewart’s luxurious $30 Million Rural Estate</b></h2>
It sure does pay to be a successful race car driver and Tony Stewart's ranch in Indiana stood testament to that. Unexpectedly, he decided to sell it in March 2022 for an astounding $30 million. In the history of the state, this property is the most costly one to be listed for sale. With six bedrooms and eleven bathrooms, the 20,000-square-foot home has plenty of space. A two-story waterfall and trout stream adorn the house entry. And there's a massive professional hibachi grill in the kitchen.

In addition, a golf simulator, game room, bowling alley, and lit onyx bar are all set up on the bottom level of the property which was constructed in 2011. With a nine-acre stocked lake, it is situated on 415 acres of wooded land. There is also a sizable guesthouse and workshop on the property.


<h2><b>Tony Stewart: Car Collection</b></h2>
Stewart has a great deal of love for cars and has accumulated a sizable collection of some of the greatest vehicles ever driven. He is carrying several IndyCar models, including the #2 vehicle from his 1997 victory, to begin with. In addition, he has maintained the winged-sprint car from his first couple of outlaw races intact. He has also maintained the car with which he won at the 2007 Chilli Bowl Nationals with Keith Kunz.

When it comes to the Cup Series, not many people will be surprised to know that Tony Stewart has kept his car from each of his 3 title-winning runs - 2002, 2005, and 2011. Smoke has even maintained the car he was driving at the 2001 Daytona 500. He crashed in that race and sometime later, Dale Earnhardt did too, eventually losing his life.
<h2><b>Tony Stewart’s Racing Series</b></h2>
As if owning successful race teams and being a successful driver was not enough, Tony Stewart is also the owner of a series called the Superstar Racing Experience. The series was founded in 2020 and was brought to the fans by CBS. SRX aims for shorter races at shorter tracks and has a random pairing of driver and crew chief for each race.

The field is a variegated one with youngsters and experienced veterans all participating in the races, including retired motorsports legends like Stewart himself, Bobby Labonte, Bill Elliott, and Michael Waltrip among others. Fans usually love to see the older racers back on track and that is perhaps one of the reasons why SRX has gained a lot of popularity in a short time.

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<h2><b>Tony Stewart Philanthropy</b></h2>
The Tony Stewart Foundation was founded in 2003. The main goal of the organization is to care for and support underprivileged children with chronic illnesses, drivers hurt in racing accidents, and conserve different animal species. The 3-time Cup Series champion is quite proud of his philanthropic venture and the Foundation has done a lot of good work to help people and animals.
<h2><b>Tony Stewart Controversies</b></h2>
Tony Stewart might have won the owner's championship in 2014 but that year also served up one of the darkest and toughest moments of his life. The 3-time Cup Series champion was racing in a sprint race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Kevin Ward Jr was also one of the racers in the event. The two drivers made contact causing Ward to spin out and crash, bringing out the yellow. The disgruntled driver was angry at Stewart and he stormed down the track after getting out of his car.

This was extremely dangerous as a lot of cars were still going around the track. While some cars were able to avoid him, the same cannot be said for Tony Stewart. Smoke failed to dodge and Kevin Ward Jr was thrown 25 feet away across the track. He later succumbed to his injuries.

A grand jury rejected an indictment against Stewart on September 24, 2014. Moreover, as per District Attorney Michael Tantillo, Ward had THC in his system. A few weeks before the trial was slated to start in 2018, Stewart was the target of a civil lawsuit filed by Kevin Ward Sr. It was later settled out of court with the specifics kept under wraps.
<h2><b>Tony Stewart in popular media</b></h2>
Tony Stewart has worked as a NASCAR analyst on FOX in the past and for the 2o23 Cup Series season. He was a guest commentator for the Clash, Duel races, Daytona 500, Fontana, Atlanta, Bristol Dirt, Talladega, and Charlotte races.

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Smoke has also appeared in movies and TV series like Herbie Fully Loaded, Over The Wall, ESPN Speedworld, and Last Man Standing. He is also the owner of Tony Stewart's All-American Racing video game and Tony Stewart's Sprint Car Racing. Other video games that have his involvement are SRX: The Game, and NASCAR Heat 5.
<h2><strong>Tony Stewart's Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TonyStewart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/TonyStewart</a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tsrsmoke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tsrsmoke/</a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/TonyStewart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/TonyStewart</a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td>Tony Stewart</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td>Smoke</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td>Rushville, Indiana</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td>May 20, 1971</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age </span></td>
<td>52</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td>5 ft 9 in</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight (in pounds)</span></td>
<td>225 lb</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents </span></td>
<td>Nelson Stewart, Pam Boas</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td>Natalie Stewart</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td>American</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td>Caucasian</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td>$90 million</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/ Marital Status</span></td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td>None</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td>Race team owner, racing series owner</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td>Stewart-Haas Racing, Tony Stewart Racing</td>
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