Well there aint no better way to start a season but from the pole --- Yep Chase Elliott
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --Chase Elliott will become the youngest driver to start on the pole for the Daytona 500 in his first race in the No. 24 car.
Jeff Gordon, the cars former driver and now a FoxSports analyst, spoke to Elliott from the television booth shortly after Elliotts monster lap of 196.314 mph, which bested Joe Gibbs Racings Matt Kenseth (196.036 mph).
This is a very, very cool day, Elliott said. I dont know that this opportunity has sunk in yet, much less sitting on the pole for the Daytona 500.
Elliotts Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. was a favorite for the pole but qualified third. His starting spot is not guaranteed, as his finishing position in Thursday nights Duel races will determine the lineup.
updated by @johnny-mallonee: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
