ELLIOTT SIGNS EXTENSION

Chase Elliott has signed a fouryear extension to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through 2022. The current contract ran through 2018 for Elliott, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet. Elliott originally signed with Hendrick Motorsports as a development driver in February 2011 as a 15-year-old high school freshman. He replaced Jeff Gordon last year in NASCAR’s Cup series and was the top rookie. Elliott qualified for the playoffs and had 10 top-five finishes. He also won two poles, including the season-opening Daytona 500. He is sixth in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series standings but still seeking his first series win. He is the son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill

Elliott. His deal comes on the heels of seven-time Cup champ

Jimmie Johnson signing to stay with Hendrick through 2020. Johnson, 41, has a handshake lifetime agreement with Hendrick, but this deal officially extends his contract three more years.