‘The Watermelon Man’ knows exactly when to hit the gas. Take this year’s Coca-Cola 600, for example. Starting from the very back of the 40-car pack, Ross Chastain carved his way forward, seizing the lead in the closing laps. The victory was a major boost for Trackhouse Racing and a testament to his grit and determination. In doing so, he made history as the first driver ever to win the Coca-Cola 600 after starting from the rear. But now, the 32-year-old is facing a new challenge. As the playoffs are tightening and the margin for error is getting slimmer, Chastain has opened up about the jitters.

We also saw how he delivered a solid performance at the Round of 12 opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Starting from eighth place, he maintained a consistent pace throughout the 301-lap race,

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