Great teamwork and a positive attitude worked together to secure Chase Elliott’s 19th career win at Texas. After a long wait, the No. 9 team finally made it to Victory Lane. With the exception of the warden, they all took sides in Chase Elliott’s plight. Eddie Dont has been watching over Elliott for eight years, but has decided to say goodbye to Elliott’s dark days in 2023
But it allowed Elliott to rely on stronger, more intimate connections. Elliot’s new spotter was close to Elliot by blood and friendship. And that’s what Kevin Harvick pointed to as the main reason for Elliott’s long-awaited return to fame.
Chase Elliott’s brotherly bond helped him on the race track
Earlier this year, Xfinity spotter and journalist Alanis King talked about how important camaraderie between driver and spotter is. “You are the eyes of the driver,” she said. NASCAR spotters keep drivers informed of everything that’s happening behind, to the sides, and in front of the race car. Also use short phrases such as “left side,” “bumper,” “quarter,” and “door” to minimize communication interruptions. This is something Kevin Harvick recently highlighted on Chase Elliott’s Texas Victory Podcast. First, he talked about the increased pressure Elliott will face in 2023. “When you’re on a winning streak, the most annoying thing is having to answer questions. You have to deal with it every week until you win… You have to deal with sponsors and what is the value of sponsorship? What… Thanks to my teammates, I have 5 and 24, so I have to be able to fit myself into this position to win the race.”
But Chase Elliott had someone to help him overcome all these problems. In January 2024, the Hendrick team announced Trey Poole as Chase Elliott’s full-time spotter. Most notably, Poole is Elliott’s cousin, aside from already serving as a spotter on road courses in 2021. As Harvick pointed out, this meant a huge benefit for Elliott, as he was able to express his race and mental issues more openly. “Suddenly you find yourself having new conversations that you wouldn’t have had with other spotters. And, hopefully, you’re with someone who’s completely honest with you.” Because that’s what you really need in this sport. If you slack off, don’t do what you’re supposed to do, aren’t proactive about restarting, or do something wrong, have someone say, is needed.
“Hey, you should be a little more proactive.”
Maybe it’s the tray. ”
Trey Poole definitely supports Chase Elliott, as he previously expressed confidence in his cousin.
Elliott heaped appreciation on his cousin’s talents
Trey Poole has quietly supported Chase Elliott his entire career. The 34-year-old has both on-the-job and outside experience, having raced Legend Cars and dirt late models. In 2021, Poole replaced Eddie Dont after he left. And Chase Elliott personally recommended him, believing in his good relationship with his cousin.
Regarding the relationship between cousins, Elliott said: “Obviously he knows me very well. He just fit in with our group and knows everyone. He’s trying to fill the role in a hurry, and that’s pretty likely,” he added. “He doesn’t have to say much to do a good job, and I think that’s the main thing.” . Our team has been together for a long time. ”
Now that the two cousins are reunited at the racetrack, their friendship is already starting to show results. We expect more such golden fruits from their contracts.
