Ross Chastain News

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 07: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 07, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

Saturday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

November 7, 2026
Why does NASCAR Cup drivers’ championship continue to elude Toyota
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 SuperFile Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on June 26, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Shane van Gisbergen, Ross Chastain making select O’Reilly starts for JR Motorsports in 2027

Shane van Gisbergen, Ross Chastain making select O’Reilly starts for JR Motorsports in 2027

October 20, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen and Ross Chastain will return to JR Motorsports in 2027 to compete in select O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: A general view of

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the South Point 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the South Point 400

October 1, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, going into the
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Hollywood Casino 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Hollywood Casino 400

September 23, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, going into the Hollywood
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Josh Bilicki, driver of the #66 Flair Spirits Ford, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Drivers set the tone with walk out music for Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Drivers set the tone with walk out music for Bass Pro Shops Night Race

September 19, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series drivers are setting the tone for Saturday night’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway,
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 13, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Canceled qualifying session puts Kyle Larson on pole for Night Race

Canceled qualifying session puts Kyle Larson on pole for Night Race

September 18, 2026
Just nine points out of the Chase lead, Kyle Larson will start from the pole position in Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 13, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson Breaks Drought in Wild Chase Race at World Wide Technology Raceway

Kyle Larson Breaks Drought in Wild Chase Race at World Wide Technology Raceway

September 13, 2026
In a cauldron of chaos, with Chase drivers wrecking and brake rotors exploding through the bodies of NASCAR Cup Series cars
MADISON, ILLINOIS - JUNE 02: A general view of racing under cation during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on June 02, 2024 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Enjoy Illinois 300

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Enjoy Illinois 300

September 10, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, going into
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Lyette Reback, Founder and Volunteer, Believe With Me and 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award recipient poses for photos during the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Banquet at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on September 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Lyette Reback named recipient of 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Lyette Reback named recipient of 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

September 8, 2026
This evening, The NASCAR Foundation celebrated two decades of giving back to racing communities, hosting The NASCAR Foundation
Darlington Cook Out Southern 500 logo

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out Southern 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out Southern 500

September 2, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina going into
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bristol Motor Speedway hosts content creators, social media influencers, journalists ahead of Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend

Bristol Motor Speedway hosts content creators, social media influencers, journalists ahead of Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend

August 29, 2026
If you’ve noticed a substantial uptick in the amount of Bristol Motor Speedway content on your social media feeds the last
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Wendy's Watermelon Lemonade Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Florida Native Ross Chastain Claims Clutch Daytona Pole

Florida Native Ross Chastain Claims Clutch Daytona Pole

August 28, 2026
Floridian Ross Chastain claimed his first Busch Light Pole position of the season – and third of his career – delivering
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: A general view of the Daytona International Speedway flag during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesWinn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday Daytona Notebook

Friday Daytona Notebook

August 28, 2026
New competition package remains a mystery to NASCAR Cup drivers
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 31: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2026 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Nashville Superspeedway announces 2027 NASCAR race weekend dates

Nashville Superspeedway announces 2027 NASCAR race weekend dates

August 26, 2026
Nashville Superspeedway will once again serve as the launchpad for summer in Middle Tennessee when NASCAR returns in 2027
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Two USAF HH-60W Jolly Green II 's fly over prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Coke Zero Sugar 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Coke Zero Sugar 400

August 26, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida going