In the small town of Alva, Florida, Ross Chastain’s journey to NASCAR stardom began not on a racetrack, but in the field of his family’s watermelon farm. His father, a hobby racer, introduced him to the world of motorsports, sparking a passion that would drive him to pursue racing professionally. At 12, Chastain started competing in local short track races, often with limited resources. Despite these challenges, he eventually won over 50 feature events and the 2011 World Series of Asphalt Limited Late Model Championship at New Smyrna Speedway.

This foundation in grassroots racing laid the groundwork for Chastain’s ascent through the NASCAR ranks. In 2012, he made his debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, marking the beginning of a decade-long journey through various NASCAR divis

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