BREAKING: Chase Elliott Is Going to Be a Dad! NASCAR Star Shares Family News with Girlfriend Ashley Anderson — But His Cryptic Career Comment Raises Eyebrows

NASCAR fans are celebrating a major life milestone for one of the sport’s biggest names — Chase Elliott is about to become a dad!

The Hendrick Motorsports driver and his longtime girlfriend Ashley Anderson took to Instagram today to announce that they’re expecting their first child. The post featured a tiny racing helmet next to a pair of baby shoes with the caption:

“Next lap: Parenthood. Baby Elliott arriving soon.”

The heartfelt moment captured fans’ attention across the racing world — but it was Chase’s cryptic response about his future in NASCAR that left everyone with more questions than answers.

“We Always Dreamed of a Big Family”

In a brief interview following the announcement, Elliott spoke openly about how much starting a family means to him and Ashley.

“Ashley and I have talked about having kids for a long time. It’s something we both wanted — and it feels like the right moment.”

Ashley echoed the sentiment in her own post:

“Chase is going to be the most incredible dad. He’s calm, focused, and already obsessed with safety gear.”

A Mysterious Message About His Career

But when asked how becoming a father might impact his racing career, Elliott didn’t give the answer people expected.

“There’s a lot I still want to do… but how and when I do it — that might surprise some people.”

He offered no further comment, but the internet didn’t need any more fuel.

NASCAR Community Reacts: Joy, Speculation, and Surprises

Within minutes, hashtags like #BabyElliott, #DadMode88, and #ChaseSaidWhat were trending.

Fans and fellow drivers responded with love and curiosity:

“Chase is going to be a dad?! Let’s gooo!”
“That ‘surprise’ comment… Is he stepping away? Going part-time? Starting his own team?”

Even Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighed in with a congratulatory tweet that ended with:

“Welcome to the dad club… and now we’re all wondering what’s next!”

A New Lap, A New Life

Whether Chase Elliott is hinting at a new role in NASCAR, a major career shift, or simply a fresh chapter as a racing dad, one thing is clear: his priorities are growing — and so is his legacy.

“My life has always revolved around speed,” Elliott said.
“But now, it’s about slowing down for the things that matter most.”