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It was shocking to learn of Chase Elliott's injury while snowboarding out of this weekend's NASCAR race in Las Vegas, as the 27-year-old Georgia native and son of Bill Elliott is the current most popular NASCAR driver.

Since 2016, Elliott has not missed a Cup race. Beginning with the 2016 Daytona 500, Elliott has made 254 consecutive starts in these events.

Hendrick Motorsports

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott has suffered an injury while snowboarding and will miss this weekend's NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The incident occurred earlier Friday in Colorado and required surgery; instead Xfinity Series regular Josh Berry will fill his spot.

Hendrick signed Elliott when he was 14 and has amassed 18 career Cup victories. He has made each championship finale over the last three years and is a five-time most popular driver. Additionally, Elliott entered a car in IMSA sports car series endurance races and will compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans this June as part of an exclusive project with NASCAR.

In 2022, Elliott is leading 658 laps and boasts a series-high 197 points - 50 ahead of his closest competitor. Additionally, he has 25 playoff points and four stage victories to go along with 15 top-10s and eight top-5 finishes throughout the year.

Elliott has become a fan favorite in the NASCAR Cup Series for his quick reactions and ability to make the most of difficult circumstances. He has been named as its most popular driver five consecutive years, cementing himself as one of NASCAR's dwindling number of true superstars.

The 27-year-old has won 18 races and advanced to the championship finale each of the last three years. In 2019, he boasts 18 wins and 197 points in his ninth season in the Cup Series, positioning him as a formidable contender for victory in 2023.

Rick Hendrick is the most successful team owner in NASCAR history and a longtime resident of Colorado, where his family owns a vacation home near Vail. Additionally, Hendrick owns racing teams for drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Josh Berry

Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday that five-time fan favorite driver Chase Elliott will miss Sunday's Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas due to a leg injury sustained while snowboarding in Colorado. Elliott will undergo surgery and be replaced by Josh Berry, who competes full time in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition for JR Motorsports.

Hendrick expressed his disdain at having to make this announcement and promised the team would remain committed to working on Elliott's recovery. Additionally, Rick Hendrick said Elliott enjoyed "full support" from the team and they eagerly awaited his return.

NASCAR's most sought-after driver Chase Elliott, who recently finished second at Auto Club Speedway in his first race of the season, will not participate in this weekend's Pennzoil 400 due to a leg injury sustained while snowboarding in Colorado on Friday. After having surgery, JR Motorsports Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry will take over driving duties for this event with the No. 9 Chevrolet being driven by Berry.

This marks Elliott's first absence from a Cup Series race since his full-time career began in 2016. He has made 254 starts since that first season and won 18 times during that span.

Although Elliott has suffered a setback, it should still be possible for him to still make the playoffs if he applies and receives a medical waiver from NASCAR upon returning. To qualify, Elliott must win at least one race and finish out the regular season before receiving this waiver.

The 2020 Cup Series champion had made a strong start to his 2023 campaign, finishing second at Fontana and feeling optimistic about the coming months. Despite this setback, he remains on track for the championship after winning at least one race each of the past two seasons.

NASCAR

NASCAR will be without one of its top drivers on Sunday when Chase Elliott suffers an injury while snowboarding out of a race. At 27, Elliott won't compete this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Hendrick Motorsports has yet to provide an estimated timeframe for his recovery.

Though it's no surprise that Elliott will miss the race, it remains an unfortunate development for his team and the series as a whole. Fortunately, Elliott has an impressive recovery history and should be back to full strength shortly.

It will be Elliott's first absence from a Cup Series race since becoming full-time driver in 2016, and it could prove detrimental in his pursuit to win the championship. Nonetheless, if he applies for and receives a waiver from NASCAR upon returning to racing, then he would still be eligible to make the playoffs.

Hendrick Motorsports announced on Friday that Elliott would need surgery to repair a broken left leg he sustained while snowboarding in Colorado. Additionally, Hendrick also mentioned that Josh Berry - a driver with sister company JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series - would replace Elliott this weekend at Las Vegas.

NASCAR's most beloved driver and his team are facing a difficult setback, especially after having such an impressive start to the season with second place at Auto Club Speedway last weekend. Hendrick has always prioritized protecting his drivers' health, so this setback could severely restrict their participation in the race.

NASCAR playoffs are still some distance away, and if he can return to his winning ways soon, it could help him make up ground in the standings. But it's also important not to get carried away; being cautious not to overreact could prove costly.

Timetable

NASCAR's timetable is constantly in flux, as races are moved around the calendar. To stay informed on the most up-to-date information regarding the schedule, it is essential to stay tuned in.

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will miss this weekend's Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway due to a leg injury he sustained snowboarding in Colorado. He underwent surgery Friday night, and it is anticipated that Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry will fill in for him in the No. 9 Chevrolet at the race.

This will be Elliott's first absence from a race this season, having had an impressive start to the season so far, finishing 38th at Daytona 500 and second at Auto Club Speedway.

In addition to racing in the Cup Series, Elliott has also competed in the Truck Series. This third tier of NASCAR competition requires races that are 1.25 miles or shorter in distance and take place on road courses.

At present, McAnally-Hilgemann Racing will only make one Truck Series start. He's scheduled to compete in the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.

Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports had an exceptional 2020 season, culminating in their championship win and No. 9 UniFirst Chevy's high-profile win at the midseason All-Star Race for a $1 million grand prize.

He was voted "Most Popular Driver" by NASCAR fans and earned himself the Rookie of the Year award during his first full season on the series. Additionally, he won both pole positions for both Daytona 500 and Martinsville's pole-qualifying race.

Waiver

On Friday (March 3), Hendrick Motorsports issued a statement indicating that Chase Elliott will not compete in Sunday's NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway due to an injury to his leg. According to a team press release, Elliott will undergo surgery to address the problem.

Elliott's streak of 254 consecutive Cup races is expected to come to an end due to injury. This would mark his first missed race since becoming full-time driver in 2016.

Elliott entered 2023 as the points leader in the NASCAR series, boasting a 125-point advantage over second-place Ryan Blaney. After posting an impressive second-place finish at Auto Club Speedway last week, Elliott was looking to build on that momentum.

He has also won two races in 2022, including the Daytona 500 in February. This marks his second triumph on a three-race swing through western America.

It is uncertain how long it will take Elliott to recover from his injury. There is no set timeline for when he will return to racing, but Hendrick Motorsports plans on announcing one soon.

Hendrick Motorsports will replace Elliott with Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry. At 26 years old, Berry has already made two Xfinity starts for the team.

According to NASCAR regulations, teams may opt to request a waiver for Kyle Busch in 2015 when his leg injury healed. Drivers seeking championship status must start all races during a season; however this requirement has been removed this year.