NASCAR World Pays Its Respects to Chase Elliott’s Cousin & Former Xfinity Star on His..

For all the NASCAR and Chase Elliott enthusiasts out there, here’s a thought-provoker: Can you picture anyone else filling Chase Elliott’s shoes? Believe it or not, there once was someone in the Elliott clan primed for that spotlight – Casey Elliott. His story seems to be a mix of pride and heartache for the Elliott family. Casey Elliott, apparently, was a rising star in the NASCAR universe, but at just 21, his journey was cut short by cancer in 1996.

Fast forward to today, as we hit the 28th anniversary of Casey’s passing, the social media world has come together in a wave of remembrance for this promising young driver. The Elliott family, from time to time, also made sure they remembered the legacy of the young driver.

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Casey Elliott, the son of Ernie Elliott, Bill Elliott‘s brother and the engine wizard behind the Elliott family’s NASCAR triumphs in the 80s, had racing in his blood. As a teen, he jumped behind the wheel, embarking on a journey that seemed destined for glory. Just two races into his promising stint in what was then the NASCAR Busch (now Nationwide) Series in December 1993, a dark cloud loomed. A malignant growth on his right thigh changed everything. He’d been full-throttle in the Slim Jim All-Pro Series and had just dipped his toes into what’s now the Xfinity Series. But after that season, the grim reality of cancer struck.

Suddenly, the Elliott family’s dreams of building Casey’s racing career pivoted to a fight for survival. Diagnosed at only 19, Casey waged a tough battle for two years. Tragically, he passed away on January 14, 1996, a mere two months after his cousin Chase was born. Casey was just 21.