“I’m excited about the All-Star Race this week and that it’s finally moving around to a different track. I believe that when that race was created, it was meant to keep rotating around and changing locations, so I’m pumped that we are back on track with that and heading to Bristol.”
Elliott on NASCAR using the choose cone rule in the All-Star Race:
“I have used the choose cone racing legend cars when I was just getting started in my career. I think the cone is a great idea and has been needed for a long time in the Cup Series. I think there really is no reason why we shouldn’t have the choice at these one-lane restart tracks.”
FIVE STARS FOR ELLIOTT: Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, will head into his fifth career NASCAR All-Star Race locked into the main event. Elliott secured his way into Wednesday night’s primetime show with his 2019 Watkins Glen victory. He also won in October 2019 at Charlotte Motor Speedway's roval and earlier this season at the Charlotte oval on May 28. Elliott received the fan vote to move into the All-Star Race in three consecutive seasons (2016-2018). In his four previous All-Star Race starts, he has an 8.0 average finish – the fourth-best of active drivers.
FAMILY TRADITION: The only other time the NASCAR All-Star Race was not hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway was in 1986 when the event was held at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Elliott’s father, NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, won the race in his No. 9 car after leading all but one of 83 laps. Wednesday evening’s event will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway.
BACK AT BRISTOL: The NASCAR Cup Series most recently visited Bristol on May 31. Elliott was a force to be reckoned with all afternoon, leading 88 laps and picking up two stage wins before a late-race accident while battling for the lead left him with a 22nd-place finish.
UNIFIRST RETURNS: On Wednesday night at Bristol, UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized work uniform programs, corporate attire and facility service products, will serve as the primary sponsor for Elliott and the No. 9 team. It will be the second of three races (Phoenix, All-Star Race and Las Vegas) that UniFirst will be the primary partner and have its updated green corporate logo adorning the No. 9 Chevrolet. In 2016, Unifirst and Hendrick Motorsports announced an eight-year partnership. UniFirst is the Official Workwear Provider of Hendrick Motorsports, supplying work clothing and uniforms to the team and sister company Hendrick Automotive Group, which is the largest privately held retail automotive organization in the United States.
‘EVERYDAY HEROES’: UniFirst has been deemed an essential business throughout the pandemic. The company has remained open and fully functional over the past few months, abiding by a set of new health and safety protocols. UniFirst is currently honoring “Everyday Heroes” -- employees who have worked tirelessly, unselfishly and have gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic in helping its facilities stay sanitized, healthy and safe as well as aiding essential business customers to stay open. On Monday, Elliott sent a special message to UniFirst and all of the these “Everyday Heroes.” Watch his video here.
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