Ross Chastain

Ross Chastain, a professional stock car racing driver known for his aggressive tactics and victories, has carved his name in NASCAR. Hailing from a family of watermelon farmers in Alva, Florida, the Chastain racing journey began at 12. After conquering the regional and national series, he landed his first full-time ride in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022 with Trackhouse Racing,

Ross’s daring maneuvers earned him the nickname “The Watermelon Warrior” Chastain’s accomplishments go beyond his moves. Since joining Trackhouse Racing, he has become a consistent winner. In 2022, he secured his first Cup series victory at the Circuit of the Americas. Chastain had a memorable race at Martinsville Speedway, where a last-lap maneuver secured him a spot in the Championship 4. While he did not win the 2022 championship, Chastain secured his status as a top contender. His winning races continued in 2023, with a thrilling victory at Phoenix Raceway capping off another impressive season

Continuing his upward trajectory, 2024 has proven to be another banner year for Chastain He currently sits in 13th position in the driver standings and has seven top-ten finishes as of July 2024. Chastain’s aggressive yet calculated approach has him not only challenging for race wins but also positioning himself as a serious threat for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Ross Chastain's Early Life

Born and raised in Alva, Florida on December 4, 1992, Ross Chastain was surrounded by agriculture from a young age. His family has a long history of watermelon farming and considers it a source of pride. While his father enjoyed racing as a hobby, it wasn't until Ross was 12 years old that his own passion for racing ignited. Witnessing his father race and watching other kids compete on the track sparked an interest in young Ross.

Chastain’s racing career began at the Punta Gorda Speedway in his home state of Florida. Starting at the age of twelve, he competed in both Late Model and Fastruck series events. Despite a tight budget, Chastains grew up to be a talent. Throughout his short-track career, he has over 50 feature event wins. A standout performance in the 2011 World Series of Asphalt Limited Late Model class at New Smyrna Speedway showed his potential to the world. Winning three out of the eight events in the series, proved he was ready to take the next step in his racing career

Ross Chastain’s Personal Life

Ross Chastain is deeply rooted in his family and the tradition of their watermelon business. Coming from a family of farmers, Ross emphasizes his connection to agriculture and as his family has been in watermelon farming for over eight generations, this background has significantly shaped his identity both on and off the track.

Outside of racing, Ross enjoys spending time with his family and is often seen participating in various farm activities. He is passionate about promoting watermelon farming and agriculture in general, frequently engaging with fans through social media and making public appearances to advocate for the farming community. In addition to agriculture, Ross enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting. He shares these interests on his social media platforms showing his love for nature and the outdoors.

Ross Chastain Family Background

Ross Chastain's family has played a significant role in his life and career. He gives credit to his family for the support for him becoming a racer. Ralph Chastain is the father of Ross Chastain. He is a generational watermelon farmer who owns a 350-acre farm in Florida. Chastain had pursued racing as a hobby before the birth of his son. He raced with his friends in the Fastruck Series. Chastain introduced him to racing to keep him occupied.

At 12, Ross Chastain went to the race tracks with his father and started racing. From there, his father and grandfather always helped him with the car, and they didn't miss a race. Ross also has a younger brother, Chad Chastain who is also a stock car racing driver and competes in the Truck Series, who is yet to get a win.

Ross Chastain's girlfriend

Erika Anne Turner girlfriend of Ross Chastain, is a professional model and has been a pageant contestant for most of her career. She was crowned Miss US Landscapes in 2020 and Miss North Carolina United States in 2021. She also worked for two years on a bill called Sybil’s Bill, named after her grandmother who suffered from ovarian cancer. She successfully passed the bill, providing free ovarian cancer screening for all women in North Carolina.

Ross Chastain Social Media

Ross Chastain is active on social media, particularly Twitter and Instagram, keeping his fans updated on his racing career and offering glimpses into his life off the track. Ross posts regularly about his personal life and day-to-day adventures alongside his racing. Kyle Busch has nearly 1443 posts on his Instagram and is followed by 129,000 people.

https://www.instagram.com/rosschastain/

https://twitter.com/RossChastain

https://www.facebook.com/RossChastainRacing/

Ross Chastain’s Net Worth

Ross Chastain’s estimated net worth in 2024 is around $4 million. The Floridian racer has only recently established his presence in the sport. Chastain's primary source of income comes from his success in NASCAR. He earns around $2 million annually from NASCAR.

Ross Chastain Brand Ambassador

Ross Chastain has signed a multiyear contract with Busch Light in 2023. The exact value of the deal is not publicly available but involves a financial commitment from the Anehuser-Busch brand. Chastain’s car now features the classic blue and white Busch light livery and promotes the brand by racing. Chastain also has a longstanding partnership with the Moose Fraternity, a social and service organization. Chastain serves as a brand ambassador and participates in charity initiatives

Ross Chastain Career Stats

As of July 2024, the current stats of Ross Chastain are as follows

NASCAR Cup Series

• Races: 206 over 8 years (as of July, 2024)

• Current Team: No. 1 (Trackhouse Racing)

• 2024 Position: 13 (as of July, 2024)

• Best Finish: 2nd (2022)

• Wins: 3 (including 1 in 2024)

• Top 5 Finishes: 14

• Top 10 Finishes: 45

• Poles: 11

NASCAR Xfinity Series

• Races: 206 over 11 years

• Current Team: No. 92 (DGM Racing)

• 2023 Position: 80th

• Best Finish: 7th (2020)

• Wins: 2

• Top 10 Finishes: 21

• Poles: 1

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series:

• Races: 111 over 13 years

• Current Team: No. 45 (Niece Motorsports) (likely not his most recent team)

• 2023 Position: 93rd (possibly not his highest ranking)

• Best Finish: 2nd (2019)

• Wins: 5

• Top 10 Finishes: 5

• Poles: 4

Ross Chastain NASCAR Records

Ross Chastain is still unfolding, He has the most consecutive races run to start a season across all three national series in 2019. Chastain broke the record previously held by Kyle Busch which was 22 races by starting all the races in the Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series at the 2019 season.

Ross Chastain Wins

NASCAR Cup series

• EchoPark Texas Grand Prix(2022) at Trackhouse Racing - 1st

• GEICO 500(2022) at Trackhouse Racing - 2nd

• NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (2023) at Trackhouse Racing 1st

Xfinity Series

• DC Solar 300 (2018) - 1st

• Circle K Firecracker 250 (2019) - 1st

Ross Chastain’s Contract

As of 2024, Ross Chastain drives for Trackhouse Racing in their no.1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Chastain has been racing for Trachouse Racing since 2022. He signed a contract extension after the end of his contract in 2023 and continued with Trackhouse Racing in the 2024 Cup Series. Sources mention a multi-year deal, but the exact duration remains undisclosed.

Ross Chastain Awards

Ross Chastain Cars

Chastain current car in the NASCAR series is the No.1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Track housing racing. Throughout his career, Chastain has competed in various vehicles across the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and Truck Series, and made limited appearances in the Cup Series before 2022.

• No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro (Chip Ganassi Racing), Chastain drove the No. 42 car in the NASCAR Cup Series,

• No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro (Trackhouse Racing), In the 2021 season Chastain began driving the No. 1 car for Trackhouse Racing, marking a new chapter in his Cup Series career.

• No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado (Niece Motorsports), In the NASCAR Truck Series, Chastain drove the No. 4 truck for Niece Motorsports

• No. 66 Chevrolet (MBM Motorsports), During his early career in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Chastain drove the No. 66 car for MBM Motorsports, gaining valuable experience and exposure.