NASCAR driver Chase Elliott will debut a unique Chase Elliott Desi9n to Drive Atlanta paint scheme 2024, created by eleven-year-old cancer patient Rhealynn Mills, at the upcoming Atlanta race. The collaboration, part of Elliott’s ongoing charity initiative, will be showcased during the Quaker State 400 at Echopark Speedway on June 28.
Charity Partnership Showcases Youth Talent and Spirit
This annual tradition sees Elliott, along with his sponsors NAPA and Hendrick Motorsports, partner with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Together, they select a young patient to redesign the #9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Elliott’s racing suit, infusing the competition with hope and personal stories. The 2024 event continues to highlight the driver’s commitment to supporting children battling serious illnesses through the Desi9ntoDrive foundation.
The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta collaboration leads to a complete makeover for both the racecar and the driver‘s uniform, transforming them with the winning child’s artwork. This year, Rhealynn Mills, who is bravely fighting cancer, employed the car’s traditional blue and white colors in a fresh way on both the vehicle and the #Alpinestars firesuit. The result is a scheme that maintains the recognizable appearance of Elliott’s car while also standing out with original design elements crafted by Mills.
Event Details for the Quaker State 400
Chase Elliott will reveal Mills’ design during the 260-lap, 400-mile Quaker State 400, scheduled for June 28 at 7 p.m. ET at Echopark Speedway, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway. The spectacle draws both racing fans and supporters of philanthropic causes, providing a platform to raise awareness and charitable donations for children‘s hospitals.
NASCAR journalist Jeff Gluck offered perspective on the program’s reach:
“The annual @chaseelliott “Desi9n to Drive” paint scheme has been unveiled; designed by an 11-year-old cancer patient this year. Chase runs these at Atlanta each year and his foundation has donated nearly $500k to a children’s hospital from the sweepstakes linked to this program.” —Jeff Gluck, NASCAR Journalist
Personal Touches Make This Year’s Scheme Special
Elliott expressed his appreciation for Mills’ creativity and story through a personal video message, recognizing the significance of her contribution and inviting her family to the race. His comments shared on social media highlighted the personal nature of the contest:
“Hey Rhealynn, Chase Elliott here. First off, I hope you’re having a great day, and I let you know that your design won the contest for not only the car, but also my firesuit at Atlanta on June 28 coming up in just couple of months.” —Chase Elliott, Driver
“So, with that being said, I would wanna invite you, and your family to come see your design come alive. I’m super excited about it, and Inhear your love the sport softball, and we can play it too, and NASCAR might be a new sport you haven’t seen yet. So I’m excited to have you, and congratulations,” the Hendrick Motorsports driver further added. —Chase Elliott, Driver
The campaign engages not only children and their families but also the broader NASCAR community, serving as a reminder of the positive impact sports figures can have beyond their achievements on the track.
Elliott’s 2024 Season Performance and Outlook
As the 2024 season progresses, Chase Elliott remains in fifth place in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, accumulating 494 points after 15 races. Competing closely with his Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson, and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell, Elliott has posted three Top 5 finishes and seven Top 10 results. However, a race victory has eluded him so far this year.
This special event at Echopark Speedway adds a meaningful chapter to Elliott’s 2024 campaign, bringing attention to the strength of children like Rhealynn Mills and galvanizing support for child health initiatives. The ongoing Desi9ntoDrive project, supported by key partners NAPA, Hendrick Motorsports, and the children’s hospital, demonstrates how charitable action and professional competition can intersect to generate hope and inspiration for families facing challenging circumstances.
