Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott (born October 8, 1955) is a retired NASCAR driver from Dawsonville, Georgia. He is best known for his success in the 1980s and 1990s in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, now known as the NASCAR Cup Series. Elliott won the 1988 Winston Cup Championship and has been inducted into both the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Early Life

Elliott was born in Dawsonville, Georgia, a small town in the north of the state. His father, George Elliott, was an avid racing fan and encouraged his son's interest in the sport. Elliott began his racing career in local dirt track races before moving on to compete in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

NASCAR Career

Elliott's NASCAR career began in 1976, when he made his debut in the Winston Cup Series. He quickly established himself as a competitive driver, earning his first victory in 1983 at the Riverside International Raceway.

In 1985, Elliott won the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in the NASCAR calendar. He went on to win the race again in 1987. His most successful season came in 1988, when he won six races and secured the Winston Cup Championship.

Elliott continued to race in the NASCAR Cup Series until his retirement in 2012. Over the course of his career, he won 44 races and secured 55 pole positions.

Legacy

Elliott's success in NASCAR has left a lasting legacy in the sport. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2007 and the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015. His son, Chase Elliott, is also a successful NASCAR driver, having won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in 2020.

See Also

• NASCAR
• Daytona 500
• Chase Elliott