""It's really cool when this stuff works out, and to win these races is so tough. So just really, really grateful for the opportunity. I never take it for granted. Trust me, this is a dream come true for me.""
""That was awesome. So proud of Alan and the whole team. They did a great job, and we took a gamble. But just so proud of them. They put up with a lot, and they got to put up with me all the time.""
""Elliott, who has been voted NASCAR's most popular driver annually since 2018, led 84 laps in delivering the first win this year for Hendrick Motorsports.""
Chase Elliott achieved his first win of the season at Martinsville Speedway, marking the 22nd victory of his career. A strategic pit decision by crew chief Alan Gustafson allowed Elliott to take the lead after a restart. Elliott expressed gratitude for the team's effort and the opportunity to win, emphasizing the difficulty of securing victories in NASCAR. He led 84 laps and celebrated with fans, contributing to Hendrick Motorsports' record of 31 wins at Martinsville.
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