Ernie Elliott

Ernie Elliott (born c. 1948) is a retired NASCAR Engine Builder and Crew Chief. He mainly worked in the garage of his brother Bill Elliott.

Signed 1991 Maxx NASCAR Trading Card
Collected via post: April 8, 2024
OccupationEngine Builder
Crew Chief
TeamElliott Racing
Awards and HonorsWinston Cup Champion Engine Builder (1988)
40 Career Wins as an Engine Builder
Engine Builder of the Year (1985)
Fastest Qualifying Speed Ever – 212.891 (Talladega 1987)
Engine Builder of the Decade (1980s)
Smokey Yunick Award Winner2 (2023)
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
  1. Bill Elliot set the record, Ernie built the engine. ↩︎
  2. Recognizes an individual from humble beginnings who demonstrated exceptional innovation and made a major impact in the world of motorsports. ↩︎