Chase Elliott withdraws from 2027 Most Popular Driver voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Chase Elliott has officially withdrawn from consideration for NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award for 2026, encouraging fans to support the late Kyle Busch instead. Voting opened on October 23, and Elliott's decision comes after Busch's death on May 21. Elliott has won the award for the past eight years, but cites a desire to honor Busch’s legacy. Voting runs until November 9, with the winner announced on November 10 at the NASCAR Awards ceremony in Miami.
- •Elliott encourages fans to vote for Busch.
- •Voting for the award closes on November 9.
- •The award winner will be announced on November 10.
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Chase Elliott removes himself from Most Popular Driver voting in 2027
"Chase Elliott has removed himself from Most Popular Driver voting in 2027 in a nod to the late great Kyle Busch.
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