Worst nightmare: CHASE ELLIOTT makes a heartbreaking announcement this morning announcing his wife…..

In a thrilling turn of events, Chase Elliott, the 2020 Cup Series champion, made his much-anticipated return to the racetrack at Martinsville Speedway after recovering from his injury. Fans were on the edge of their seats, eager to see if Elliott could re-establish his dominance and take the checkered flag.

However, the race did not unfold as many had hoped, leaving questions swirling around his chances of making the playoffs this year.

In the aftermath of the race, NASCAR writer Austin Konenski shed light on a depressing revelation surrounding Elliott’s precarious position in the points standings

Capturing the growing sense of uncertainty, he wrote, “Chase Elliott is unofficially 130 points behind the playoff cut-line after his first race back. Elliott gained 4 points as the playoff watch continues until the No. 9 car finds victory lane.”