Elliott Sadler Biography

Fast Facts

• Had the best Nationwide Series season of his career in 2012, when he won four races, earned five pole awards, and had 15 top-five finishes
• Holds the record for winning from the furthest starting position at Bristol Motor Speedway when he started in 38th in 2001 and made it to the front for his first ever win in the Sprint Cup Series
• Was voted the Most Popular Driver in the Nationwide Series by racing fans in 2011
• Is the 16th driver in NASCAR history to win a pole award as well as a race in all three NASCAR series: the Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, and Camping World Truck Series
• Is the co-founder of the Hermie and Elliott Sadler Foundation, which raises awareness for autism and breast cancer
• Made his NASCAR debut in the Nationwide Series in 1997, winning a pole award in the first race of the season at Daytona International Speedway
• Began racing at the age of 7 when he got his first go-kart, racing to more than 200 victories before moving on to stock cars
• Best known as a NASCAR driver who races the number 11 OneMain Financial Toyota car for Joe Gibbs Racing
• As of 2013, he has a total of 685 career starts, 13 race wins, and 25 pole awards