Love at 200mph (Chase Elliott)

Chapter 64: Michigan Once Again!

Kennedy's POV

*Sunday*

This weekend is not only special because Chase could possibly win here like we almost did last time, but it's also Chase's 24th Sprint Cup race.

Today I was wearing a blue v-neck that was tight enough so you could see my bump, a beautiful white skirt, and a cute pair white strappy sandals. My hair was half up and half down.

I hop up onto the wall and sit there as I talk to Alan, Bill, and Jeff. Chase came over and sat on the wall next to me.

"You feeling okay?" He asks rubbing the lower part of my back.

"I'm fine, the real question is, are you okay?" I smile.

"I'm nervous for sure, but I feel confident"

"That's good Chase. I know you can do this today. Just make sure to believe in yourself, okay?"

"Gotcha" he smiles and kisses my cheek.

It was time for pre race ceremonies so I stood next to Chase as he wraps his arm around my waist.

Once pre race ceremonies were over, I turn to Chase and hug him.

"Be careful, this track is really fast and it's dangerous"

"I know Darlin"

"I love you"

"I love you too" he smiles and pecks my lips a few times. I take his hat and place it on top of my head.

After a few laps of riding around, we are GREEN!

Lap 2:
Chase describes his car's handling as "tight center off." P7.

Lap 11:
"It builds to the freer side the longer we go here," Chase reports. P7.

Lap 18:
Chase races past the No. 11 (Denny Hamlin) into sixth and is gaining momentum.

Lap 20:
Competition Caution. "It's okay," Chase reports. "I feel a little edgy, but we don't need to hurt our entry." P6
After the competition caution Chase will restart seventh in his NAPA Racing Chevrolet SS.

Lap 27:
Caution. Chase will not pit during this caution period. Chase and Alan discuss the No. 18's (Kyle Busch) incident.

Lap 29:
Restart. Chase is in 10th.

Lap 31:
Chase quickly moves through traffic gaining two spots on the restart, but ultimately settling into ninth.

Lap 32:
Chase jumps past Kasey now racing in eighth.

Lap 40:
Chase raced his way into seventh on Lap 36 and has maintained his position since. "Good lap," the NAPA Racing team commends.

Lap 47:
Chase gains another position and is now chasing down the fifth spot. P6.

Lap 53:
"You're doing a great job," the NAPA Racing team tells Chase. "Keep mowing them down." P5.

Lap 58:
"It's a tick free as I go, but I can manage it with my switches," reports Chase from the cockpit of his NAPA Racing Chevy.