Elliott “excited about the challenge” to make NASCAR playoffs

Elliott, the sport’s most popular driver, missed six races after suffering a fractured tibia in his left leg in a snowboarding accident on March 3.
He returned to action last weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway and rallied from a slow start to finish 10th.
Although technically it is possible for Elliott, 27, to still claim one of the 16 playoff spots by points, it would be exceedingly …Keep reading