Ross Chastain, better known as “The Watermelon Man,” is one of NASCAR’s most colorful and determined drivers. Born on December 4, 1992, in Alva, Florida, he worked on his family’s eighth-generation watermelon farm before making his way into professional racing. With six NASCAR Cup Series victories to his name, including the unforgettable “Hail Melon” wall-ride at Martinsville in 2022, Chastain has carved out a reputation as a fearless competitor. Yet, behind his relentless driver and farming roots stand the two people who shaped his values and career from the very beginning: his parents, Ralph and Susan Chastain.

Who are Ross Chastain’s parents?

Growing up in Florida, Ross is Susan and Ralph Chastain’s eldest son; they also have a younger son, Chad Chastain, who likewise became a stock-c

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