CONCORD, N.C. - Hailing from Dawsonville, Georgia, a town synonymous with his namesake, there's no doubt races at Atlanta Motor Speedway are special for Chase Elliott.
His car will be unique this weekend as well.
In conjunction with the Chase Elliott Foundation's support of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, a special scheme will adorn the No. 9 Chevrolet. As part of the "DESI9N TO DRIVE" program, Elliott's livery and uniform was designed by 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills, a pediatric cancer patient at Children's.
“We have typically done something around the Atlanta race every year and it’s been a lot of fun to be a part of it and watch it grow," Elliott said. "It started as a shoe initiative where we were designing shoes, and we were auctioning those off. Then NAPA got involved and, really when NAPA got involved, it kind of took it to the next step, because they have given up one of their races to let this happen. A young girl named Rhealynn has designed my car, my helmet and all the things for Atlanta. I am super excited to meet her and have her family out at the track and hopefully spread some joy with her and her family and also to help a good cause.”
While Elliott's ride will certainly carry extra meaning this week, Hendrick Motorsports' other three teams will look sharp under the lights on Saturday night as well. Kyle Larson is back in his primary HendrickCars.com Chevy, William Byron will sport his red, Axalta paint scheme and Alex Bowman will fly the Ally colors.
The weekly Hendrick Motorsports paint scheme preview is sponsored by Kelley Blue Book.
Here's a look at how each car will look when they hit the track this weekend:
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Check out Larson's No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevy
Elliott's No. 9 CHOA Chevrolet from all angles
A look at Byron's No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet colors
Look at Bowman's No. 48 Ally livery
