Chase Elliott removes himself from NASCAR's Most Popular Driver ballot to honor Kyle Busch
Chase Elliott opted out of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver award consideration so that fan votes could go to Kyle Busch.[1][7][9][11]
Elliott's decision was reported across multiple outlets, with coverage describing it as a way to honor Kyle Busch.[2][4][5][13][14]
NASCAR.com reported that Elliott is not part of the NMPA Most Popular Driver consideration while voting opens.[17]
Kyle Busch is among four 2027 NMPA Hall of Fame inductees, alongside Kurt Busch, Mike Helton and Rick Mears.[3][20]
