Ross Chastain: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Ross Chastain Reveals Why He Loves Racing at Martinsville in the Fall and It Has Nothing to Do With Racing

Three years later, Ross Chastain’s “Hail Melon” remains inscribed in NASCAR folklore, a move so happening that it became both his trademark and one of the sport’s most iconic highlights.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 12

Ross Chastain dropping to rear at Las Vegas after incident in practice

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas is just around the corner. Ross Chastain will be in the rear to start the race. Chastain got into the wall during practice and is hoping to replicate his Coca-Cola 600 performance by racing from the rear to the win.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / October 12

Trackhouse Racing Owner Justin Marks’ Message for Ross Chastain

For Trackhouse, the Roval was a great day! But for Ross Chastain’s day and his day at the Charlotte Roval? Total gut punch for Trackhouse Racing. The weekend was all over the place, and then a bunch of little screwups snowballed into a big ol’ disaster on the last lap.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 11

Ross Chastain hits the wall during NASCAR practice at Las Vegas, unsure of damage

This is a wall ride that Ross Chastain didn’t want to take. The Trackhouse Racing driver got up into the fence in practice at Las Vegas. We have seen Chastain bounce back from damage in practice before.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 11

NASCAR Insider Details Behind-the-Scenes Coordination in $7.7 Billion Multi-Network TV Partnership

The NASCAR Cup Series grid is set for the Round of 8 playoffs. The 2025 regular season saw many thrilling moments, like Ross Chastain’s victory at the Coca-Cola 600 crown jewel race or Chase Briscoe’s steady rise in a new team and a new OEM.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Justin Marks Reveals the One Message He Gave Ross Chastain After Heartbreaking Finish

“I just thanked him for the hard work and the effort, giving everything he had, and being a part of this company.” These words from Justin Marks to Ross Chastain came right after the No.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Dale Jr. Defends NASCAR’s Decision to Avoid Punishing Ross Chastain for His Roval Move

“I don’t think you’re going to be allowed to just wipe someone out to move on. It’s an intentional wreck, is it not?” This was Denny Hamlin, pissed post-race, quick to call for a penalty.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 8

Dale Earnhardt Jr. scoffs at idea of NASCAR penalizing Ross Chastain for cleaning out Denny Hamlin

Dale Earnhardt Jr. did not want NASCAR to penalize Ross Chastain for cleaning out Denny Hamlin at the Charlotte playoff race. On Dale Jr. Download, Hamlin shared his reaction to the question of whether NASCAR should have penalized Chastain for the move.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Trackhouse’s Justin Marks Sets the Record Straight Behind Two-Word Ross Chastain Message

The Charlotte Roval playoff race on October 5 proved to be one of the most dramatic nights of the NASCAR Cup Series season. Shane van Gisbergen continued his remarkable run on road courses, taking yet another win.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 8

NASCAR: Dangerously Close to Race Manipulation Penalties at Roval

Last Sunday, Ross Chastain went for broke in a last-ditch move on the final lap of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, a move that ultimately didn't work out.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Denny Hamlin Clarifies Where His Relationship With Ross Chastain Stands After Controversial Roval Finish

Denny Hamlin is done playing the bad guy. After a disappointing run-in at the Charlotte Roval with Ross Chastain, Hamlin didn’t hold any grudges. He immediately understood why Chastain had to race him hard.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 8

Kevin Harvick reacts to Ross Chastain wild ‘Hail Hamlin’ attempt at Charlotte

Ross Chastain became a NASCAR legend with his jaw-dropping “Hail Melon” move at Martinsville Speedway in 2022. The legendary wall-riding, last-lap gamble launched him into the Championship 4.

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Denny Hamlin Addresses Growing Calls for NASCAR Penalty Against Ross Chastain

It was an unforgettable finish by all means. Ross Chastain, on the last lap at Charlotte, needed a single point to maintain his playoff qualification. He attempted a Hail Mary move that nearly resulted in a collision with Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin’s Toyota Camry XSE.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 7

Kevin Harvick airs out one major criticism of Ross Chastain after playoff elimination at Charlotte

Kevin Harvick believes that Ross Chastain was doing too much during the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Charlotte on Sunday. On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Harvick shared his thoughts on Chastain, who made multiple mistakes at Charlotte that led to his playoff elimination.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Ross Chastain Admits Fault After Rough Run at the Charlotte Roval

Sunday at Charlotte Roval will haunt Ross Chastain for months. You could see it in his eyes after climbing out of his wrecked Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, the weight of eliminated championship dreams crushing down on his shoulders.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 7

Denny Hamlin reacts to critical Ross Chastain pit road mistakes at Charlotte

Denny Hamlin knew that Ross Chastain had an uphill battle to advance in the playoffs after he made two pit road mistakes at Charlotte. On the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin shared his reaction to the two pit road penalties Chastain suffered on Sunday.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 7

Denny Hamlin addresses complete lack of information before fateful Ross Chastain incident: ‘Absolutely no clue whatsoever’

Denny Hamlin didn’t get any information about Ross Chastain‘s position before the incident at Charlotte on Sunday. On the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin discussed the lack of communication between him and his team during the final laps of the playoff race.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / October 6

Last-Ditch Effort Not Enough for Chastain to Avoid Playoff Devastation

For Ross Chastain, the battle to advance into the semi-final round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs were intense, and came down to the final lap of Sunday's Bank of America ROVAL 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 6

Ross Chastain Absolutely Crushed After Heartbreaking Playoff Exit at the ROVAL

Ross Chastain came within striking distance of advancing to the Round of 8 for just the second time in his career, but a string of missteps and one desperate move at the end sealed his fate at Charlotte.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 5

Ross Chastain's move to advance in NASCAR playoffs falls short

Ross Chastain's wild move to advance in NASCAR playoffs falls short

Ross Chastain is no stranger to making crazy moves in pivotal situations.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 21

Ross Chastain: 'Cool to be disappointed with ninth' in playoff race

Ross Chastain: 'Cool to be disappointed with ninth' in NASCAR playoff race at New Hampshire

It may be tough for a NASCAR driver to be disappointed with a top-10 finish, but that's exactly where NASCAR Cup Series playoff driver Ross Chastain finds himself after the Round of 12 opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday.

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