**Emotional Chapter: Chase Elliott and Ashley Anderson Sweetly Announce Wedding Date, NASCAR Star Prepares for Life Beyond the Track**
**Dawsonville, GA | May 3, 2025 | By Michelle Taylor, Racing Hearts Weekly**
In a heartfelt and joyous moment that melted the hearts of fans across the motorsports world, **NASCAR superstar Chase Elliott** and longtime partner **Ashley Anderson** have officially announced the date of their upcoming wedding. The beloved couple, known for their low-key romance and unwavering support for one another, revealed in a joint Instagram post that they will tie the knot on **Saturday, October 11, 2025**, in a **private countryside ceremony near their hometown of Dawsonville, Georgia**.
The announcement, which came alongside a series of romantic photos taken at a scenic overlook in North Georgia, sparked an immediate flood of congratulations from NASCAR drivers, teams, and fans alike — many of whom have watched Elliott’s journey on and off the track for over a decade.
> *“Forever starts now,”* Elliott captioned the post, which shows the couple holding hands with a simple wooden sign etched with their wedding date. Ashley added in her own caption, *“I said yes to forever with my best friend. October can’t come soon enough.”*
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### A LOVE BUILT ON TRUST, GROWTH, AND RACING ROOTS
Chase Elliott, the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and one of the sport’s most iconic modern-era figures, first met Ashley Anderson — a former collegiate equestrian and current nonprofit founder — in 2020 during a charity event in Atlanta. The pair bonded quickly over their shared Southern roots, love of the outdoors, and commitment to community causes.
While they kept their relationship largely out of the media spotlight, friends and fans have long admired the strength of their connection. From quiet date nights in Dawsonville to Ashley’s consistent presence at races, the couple has become one of NASCAR’s most adored duos.
> *“Ashley’s been there through everything — the injuries, the wins, the losses, the pressure,”* said Elliott’s mother Cindy in a recent interview. *“She loves Chase for who he is, not just what he does. That means the world.”*
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### THE WEDDING PLANS: A RUSTIC, FAMILY-CENTERED CELEBRATION
According to close family sources, the wedding will take place at **Fox Hollow Farms**, a scenic private venue nestled in the North Georgia mountains, not far from where Elliott grew up. The event is expected to be intimate, with **roughly 150 guests**, including close friends, family, and select members of the NASCAR community.
* **Best Man**: Rumored to be fellow driver and childhood friend **Ryan Blaney**
* **Maid of Honor**: Ashley’s sister, **Kaitlyn Anderson**
* **Officiant**: A local pastor from Elliott’s hometown church
* **Reception Theme**: Southern elegance with rustic charm, featuring bluegrass music, fire pits, and a custom “Chase & Ashley” bourbon bar
The couple has chosen to keep most details under wraps but confirmed they plan a **no-phones ceremony** to keep the moment personal and sacred.
> *“This is a celebration of love and life, not a media event,”* Ashley told *Southern Brides* magazine. *“We want our guests to be present with us — to feel what we feel in that moment.”*
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### NASCAR COMMUNITY REACTS: “SO HAPPY FOR THEM”
The wedding news was met with overwhelming support across the racing world. Within minutes of the announcement, Elliott’s post was flooded with comments from current and former drivers:
* **Kyle Larson**: “About dang time! Congrats, brother. Y’all deserve all the happiness in the world.”
* **Bubba Wallace**: “Let’s gooo! Wedding season just got elite.”
* **Dale Earnhardt Jr.**: “Proud of you, Chase. Marriage is the greatest race you’ll ever run.”
Even NASCAR itself posted a message on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, writing:
> *“A championship love story. Congrats to Chase & Ashley — we’ll save you a piece of cake!”*
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### BALANCING LOVE AND RACING: “SHE GROUNDS ME”
Elliott, now 29, has often spoken about the toll that full-time racing can take on relationships. In recent interviews, he credited Ashley with **helping him stay grounded** through the grueling NASCAR calendar and life in the spotlight.
> *“It’s easy to get lost in the race,”* he said on a recent podcast. *“But Ashley reminds me there’s more to life than just speed and stats. She’s my balance — my peace.”*
With the 2025 NASCAR Cup season currently at its midpoint, Elliott says the wedding won’t impact his racing commitments but that he’s planning a short honeymoon break after the playoffs, “assuming we’re not celebrating with a Cup trophy too.”
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### LOOKING AHEAD: A NEW CHAPTER FOR NASCAR’S FAVORITE SON
While Elliott remains laser-focused on his goal of winning a second Cup title this season, he’s also clearly embracing what he calls “the most important victory” of his life: marrying the woman who’s stood by him through every twist and turn.
> *“At the end of the day, racing is my job — Ashley is my home,”* he told a small group of reporters after Sunday’s race. *“And I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life building something even greater with her.”*
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As October approaches, fans everywhere will be cheering not just for Elliott on the track, but for the beautiful future he and Ashley Anderson are about to begin.
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