Chase Elliott opts out of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award consideration for Kyle Busch
(AP) — Perennial winner Chase Elliott has opted to remove his name from consideration for NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award out of respect for the late Kyle Busch.The National Motorsports Press Association announced the start of voting and Elliott’s…
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Yahoo SportsChase Elliott And Kyle Larson Withdraw From Most Popular Driver Vote
NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award is taking on a different meaning in 2026, as drivers across the sport are rallying around the late Kyle Busch. Chase Elliott has officially withdrawn from…
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Yahoo SportsChase Elliott Left the Most Popular Driver Ballot, and an Eight-Year Lock Is Gone
The field prepares for a restart during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2025. Photo: TaurusEmerald / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Chase Elliott removed his name from the 2026…
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ESPNChase Elliott opts out of popular driver award to steer vote to Kyle Busch
Perennial winner Chase Elliott has opted to remove his name from consideration for NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award out of respect for the late Kyle Busch.
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Yahoo SportsChase Elliott Makes Major NASCAR Decision to Honor Kyle Busch
After eight consecutive Most Popular Driver awards, Chase Elliott is stepping aside to honor Kyle Busch. Carson Hocevar is encouraging fans to do the same.
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Yahoo SportsChase Elliott gets out of Kyle Busch's way at NASCAR Most Popular Driver ballot box
Chase Elliott's streak will end as he takes himself out of voting for the 2026 NASCAR Most Popular Driver award. Presumably in honor of Kyle Busch.
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Yahoo SportsChase Elliott opts out of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award consideration for Kyle Busch
(AP) — Perennial winner Chase Elliott has opted to remove his name from consideration for NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award out of respect for the late Kyle Busch.The National Motorsports Press…
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Yahoo SportsKyle Busch never thought he’d win NASCAR’s fan award. Chase Elliott wants to change that
Chase Elliott stepped aside from NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver vote, hoping fans give Kyle Busch an honor that eluded him during his career.
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Yahoo SportsChase Elliott Removes Name From Most Popular Driver Ballot In Honor of Kyle Busch
On Friday, Chase Elliott showcased why he has become NASCAR’s most popular driver over the last eight seasons. The driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has officially chosen to opt out…
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