Trackhouse Racing’s drivers, Shane van Gisbergen, Daniel Suarez, and Ross Chastain, closed out the 2025 NASCAR Gateway race under a cloud of playoff pressure mixed with late-race frustration. For Chastain and van Gisbergen, the day ended mid-pack in 24th and 25th, while Suarez faced a disappointing 35th-place DNF finish.

The cooldown lap, however, was where social media and scanners lit up. Fans and competitors alike noticed both Chastain and van Gisbergen deliberately steering their Trackhouse Chevrolets through the infield grass before heading to pit road. Was this just a quirky celebration after tough races for the playoff contenders, or was there more to the move than meets the eye?

The gate is now open for a deeper look into NASCAR’s post-race inspection culture and why Trackhouse’s

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