Friday, February 20, 2026

Question: How many times was Dawsonville native Bill Elliott voted NASCAR’s most popular driver?

Answer: 16 times. From 1984 to 2002, he won the award every season except 1989, 1990, and 2001. His son, Chase Elliott, 30, also of Dawsonville, won the award for the eighth straight time last season. You can see a photo gallery of all past award winners here.