Problems Don’t Disappear”- Chase Elliott Offers Bitter Reality Check to

Chase Elliott is the key to one of the biggest questions going into 2024. Being NASCAR’s most popular driver, his struggles in the past year are no secret to the fans. As the 2023 regular season concluded at Daytona, his fanbase wondered if the No.9 Chevrolet driver could recover from this slump in 2024. Responding to the well-intended but misinformed queries, Chase Elliott claimed to take a more practical approach to the situation.

Speaking in a post-qualifying interview at the Daytona International Speedway, the 28-year-old spoke about the gradual process to regain his form. Having recorded the fifth-fastest lap time in the qualifying session, there have been positive signs in the car’s performance. Chase Elliott will also start the Duel Race 1 in P3, giving him a chance to fight for a place in the upper positions of the main event.

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Having an honest moment of introspection can be invaluable at times. While resilience can be a driver’s ultimate weapon, realizing the mistakes and addressing them is a huge aspect of growing as a driver. Elliott understood that very well in 2023. Having missed seven races due to a tibia injury, he lacked the winning edge to point his way into the playoffs. As a result, he is well aware of the opportunities 2024 brings and the consequences of not capitalizing on them.

“There is a sense of a new opportunity and I’m appreciative of that,” claimed a grateful Chase Elliott. “There’s also a realistic understanding of your problems don’t disappear because the calendar changed from 3 to 4. We know that we need to be better and I know that I need to be better. We intend on continuing to build on what we worked on at the end of last year and just keep our heads down and keep pushing