[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING CHASE ELLIOT ON HIS FIRST NASCAR CUP SERIES VICTORY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Dawsonville's Chase Elliot for winning his first NASCAR Cup Series race 
on August 5.
  Growing up, Chase fostered his love for speed through go-kart racing. 
He always looked up to his father, Bill, who was a NASCAR driver 
himself.
  Chase carried on his father's legacy even as a teenager, kicking off 
his NASCAR career by signing a deal with Hendrick Motorsports. Only a 
year later, he won his first NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway.
  Chase clenched another victory in the 2014 NASCAR Xfinity Series race 
at the age of 18 years old, making him the youngest driver to win a 
NASCAR national series title.
  During the recent NASCAR Cup race, Chase advanced to victory with the 
support of his favorite spotter--his father.
  As Chase moves on to his next race, I join my fellow Northeast 
Georgians in congratulating him on winning his first Cup Series 
competition.

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