The picture at the top of this post might become a familiar sight in the coming years. Chase Elliott, in victory lane, celebrating a pole for a Sprint Cup race.
But after today, that sight will be a little different. From now on Elliott will get to celebrate the Coors Light Pole Award instead of the 21 Means 21 Pole Award.
The son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott turns 21 today.
Thanks to everybody for all of the birthday messages today, it's been a good one! 🍻
— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) November 28, 2016
It was a big year for Elliott. He finally went full-time in Cup driving the famous No. 24, he won the pole for his first Daytona 500, won the Xfinity Series opener at Daytona and qualified for his first Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Here’s how NASCAR Twitter has celebrated Elliott’s birthday, beginning with a special message and photo from his mother, Cindy Elliott.
Happy 21st Birthday 🎈 to our sweet young man @chaseelliott All our love always @BillElliott9 pic.twitter.com/9ZLcp2AtrG
— Cindy K. Elliott (@cindyelliott9) November 28, 2016
I can finally have a beer with @chaseelliott. 🤔😜
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) November 28, 2016
Happy bday bro
Happy 21st birthday to 2014 #XFINITYSeries champion @chaseelliott! pic.twitter.com/kWxJoPLCOo
— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) November 28, 2016
Happy Birthday to @chaseelliott from the actual @JeffGordonWeb, for real. #swancho @NAPARacing pic.twitter.com/r2W7Z9PHL4
— Griffin Entertainment Cheese (@GriffinEldred) November 28, 2016
H21BD, @chaseelliott🎈🏁 pic.twitter.com/4mopx7Ud7e
— jocelyn clark (@jocelynmclark) November 28, 2016