
Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver, but what's up with that hat?
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Chase Elliott won NASCAR's most popular driver award for the fourth time in a row in 2021, while Justin Allgaier and Hailie Deegan won in the Xfinity Series and Truck Series.
"For me, I’m just as guilty as anybody, I don’t often realize just how much of an impact you can have or just how much someone is paying attention to what you do – just how much some young man or some young girl is looking up to you," Elliott said.
"I think those things are important to recognize and try to set a solid example at least or try to most of the time. The fans have been a huge part of my career and super proud to have that support and enjoy trying to make them proud in the process."
Elliott got additional attention at the event for the unusual bolero-style hat he wore to the event.