From Watermelon Fields to High Banks: Ross Chastain’s Bristol Mindset

There’s never a dull moment when Ross Chastain is involved—and in our latest interview, the driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing opens up on everything from his roots in Florida to the intensity of the NASCAR Cup Series grind.

But instead of giving it all away here… we’re letting the questions do the talking.

In this interview, we dive into:

What it’s like help run his family’s watermelon farm in Florida as an eighth-generation farmer.
How does he shift back into “driver mode” after spending time away from the racetrack.
How to prepare for Bristol Motor Speedway one of the most challenging and unpredictable races on the schedule.
Offering guidance to his new teammate Connor Zilisch.
Buc-ee’s =)
Looking ahead, what has made Kansas Speedway a track where he is always a contender.
More…

A Look at the Resume

Ross Chastain’s rise through NASCAR has been defined by perseverance, breakout moments, and making history along the way:

Snapped a 42-race winless streak with a breakthrough victory at Nashville Superspeedway in 2023—his first win on a traditional oval and Trackhouse Racing’s first of the season
Earned his first career Busch Light Pole Award at Nashville and led 99 laps en route to victory
Captured his second win of 2023 at Phoenix Raceway in the season finale
Made back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series Playoff appearances, finishing ninth in 2023
Delivered a career-best 2022 season with two wins, 15 top-five finishes, and 21 top-10s
Finished second overall in his first Cup Series Playoff run and reached the Championship 4
Pulled off one of the most unforgettable moves in NASCAR history at Martinsville, riding the wall to advance
Earned his first Cup Series win at Circuit of the Americas in 2022, followed by another at Talladega
Played a key role in delivering first-ever wins for Niece Motorsports, Kaulig Racing, and Trackhouse Racing
Won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race in 2018 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and made the Playoffs

Off the Track