“He Understands Everything…” – Amid Replacement Chatter, Dale Earnhardt Jr Praises “Pro” Chase Elliott’s Efforts Toward His Team Following Unfortunate Setback

Chase Elliott recently suffered a massive setback after injuring himself while snowboarding. The 2020 Cup Series champ suffered a tibia fracture and had to undergo surgery. He missed out on the race in Las Vegas and is likely to be sidelined for six more weeks. However, Elliott is closely involved in the workings of his team while trying his best to get back into his #9 Chevy as soon as possible. Recently, Dale Earnhardt Jr. praised the team efforts showcased by Chase Elliott while Hendrick Motorsports found an interim replacement.

Dale Jr. recently joined co-host Mike Davis at The Dale Jr. Download podcast, where the duo discussed Chase Elliott’s injury and Hendrick Motorsports‘ team situation following the tragedy. Junior resonated with Elliot while revealing how tough it could be for a driver to see someone else in their car. Moreover, the two-time Busch Series champ commended the efforts Elliott has been making for his team off the track.

Chase Elliott’s team mentality impresses Dale Earnhardt Jr.

In the recent episode of The Dale Jr. Download podcast, The NASCAR veteran. disclosed that he had a brief conversation with Chase Elliott about his injury via text. The 48-year-old reckoned that the Hendrick Motorsports driver was handling the whole situation like a ‘pro’.

Moreover, Dale Jr. shared that Elliott was trying to do everything possible to help his team by getting more involved and understanding the ins and outs of the processes. He added, “So when he does come back, it gets almost seamless as it can be. He understands everything they have been dealing with. And, so from what I can tell man, he’s handling it as good as you can possibly handle it. And, but he’s a pro.”

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Thus, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was quite impressed by the way Chase Elliott is dealing with the unfortunate phase. He commended him for still offering his dedication to the team, despite battling with the injury physically and emotionally. However, in Elliott’s absence, who will be filling in his empty seat?

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Rick Hendrick and co. chose to go with Josh Berry as Elliott’s replacement for the race in Las Vegas. However, there was a sense of uncertainty about Berry continuing on in the role after he finished merely 29th during the race.

Fans also spoke in favor of Corey Lajoie being named as Elliott’s replacement until his return. But, Hendrick Motorsports expressed their trust in Berry and handed him the responsibility of driving the #9 Chevy in all oval races until Chase Elliott’s return.

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Meanwhile, Jordan Taylor would be driving Elliott’s car at the Circuit of The Americas track. Thus, it would be interesting to see if Berry succeeds in leaving a mark until the return of Chase Elliott.