Chase Elliott crashes out early in NASCAR Charlotte race
Chase Elliott crashed out early during the Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The incident occurred late in the first stage, resulting in a caution and ending Elliott's day. He was running 16th at the time and had been competitive throughout the race.
- ▪Chase Elliott hit the inside wall after getting loose late in the first stage of the NASCAR Charlotte race.
- ▪The crash occurred with 11 laps to go in the first stage, bringing out the third caution of the race.
- ▪Elliott was driving the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and had finished sixth in the previous year's race.
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