Earlier this year, news broke that the 2021 season would be the final year for Chip Ganassi Racing. Trackhouse Racing team bought the outfit, and there have been big changes. This includes laying off at least 55 employees, which could potentially jeopardize their playoff run. On the bright side, reports [https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2021/09/16/kurt-busch-ross-chastain-analysis-with-speed-surge-chip-ganassi-racing-has-last-chance-at-best-impression/] suggest that the team has had a breakthrough in performance. To be precise, both Kurt Busch and Ross Chastain have received a surge in raw speed. With the former in the Playoff battle, this is definitely a big boon for his chances of making it far. Already, the 2004 Cup Series champion has showed off top four level speed in the past two playoff races. Meanwhile, his teammate has notched up top-seven finishes in both races. This feat is pretty incredible, considering that this season has seen restrictions on parts development, wind tunnel testing and simulation. WILL THERE BE A CHIP GANASSI RACING SWAN SONG? Admittedly, the team’s playoff chances looked slim during the month of May, as both drivers had sub-par performances. Furthermore, their lack of straight-line speed turned out to be quite problematic in the regular season and during the playoffs. The situation was not so bad on 550-horsepower tracks. Unfortunately, this does not translate into performance on the shorter 750-horsepower ovals. Kurt Busch [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201227193615/GettyImages-1151453322.jpg]SONOMA, CA – JUNE 21: Kurt Busch, No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing enters Turn 4 during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350, in Sonoma, CA. (Photo by Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Although Chastain [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ross-chastain/] is not a playoff driver, he could throw a spanner in the works. Meanwhile, teammate Busch [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kurt-busch/] possesses the best average median lap out of his contemporaries. Sadly, a blown tire squandered his hopes of achieving a good finish at Richmond. Fortunately for him, this weekend’s race at Bristol is a happy hunting ground, having won there six times. For now, Busch and Chastain will be eagerly waiting for the coming race weekend. They will definitely want to give Chip Ganassi Racing the best kind of farewell gift. What better way to do it than to try and win a Cup Series Playoff race. READ MORE: Where Will Kurt Busch Land for 2022? Chip Ganassi, 23XI or Elsewhere? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-where-will-kurt-busch-land-for-2022-chip-ganashi-23xi-or-elsewhere/] 

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<h2>Chip Ganassi Racing - 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, Schedule</h2>
Chip Ganassi Racing was founded in 1989 by Felix Sabates after he bought an R&amp;D group from Hendrick Motorsports. Previously known as SABCO Racing, the group was renamed Team SABCO in 1996.

In 2001, Ganassi purchased 80% of the stake for the then-two-car group, and it was named 'Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.' The group changed from Chevrolet to Dodge during the same year.

In 2009, Ganassi collaborated with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. proprietor Teresa Earnhardt. The agreement was struck to consolidate DEI's NASCAR activities into Ganassi's shop and run as 'Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates'. Earnhardt was dropped from the team in 2014.

In mid-2015, Rob Kauffman of Michael Waltrip Racing bought a stake in the group.
<h2>Achievements</h2>
Chip Ganassi Racing team has won a total of 48 races. While 26 victories have come in the NASCAR Cup Series, the remaining 22 came in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The pit crew won the 2017 Comcast Community Champion Award in acknowledgment of their magnanimous work.
<h2>Drivers</h2>
The Chip Ganassi Racing team has raced in NASCAR with many eminent drivers, including Kyle Petty, Juan Pablo Montoya, Jamie McMurray, and Kyle Larson.

They run the No. 1 and No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s for Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth. It is in an alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.
<h2>Owner</h2>
Chip Ganassi and Rob Kauffman are the owners of the CGR team. Max Jones, who is the Managing Director of the Chip Ganassi Racing Teams' NASCAR activity, manages all parts of the group's racing cars in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Sabates reported his retirement as a co-proprietor from the group after the 2020 season.
<h2>Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/teams/chip-ganassi-racing/#6869a4256b1b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>, the team is valued at $63 million. The team has earned $14 million from winnings and has a revenue of $45 million.
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<td width="301">Chip Ganassi, Felix Sabates, Rob Kauffman</td>
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<td width="301">Concord, North Carolina</td>
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<td width="301">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
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<td width="301">1. Kurt Busch

42. Matt Kenseth</td>
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1. Monster Energy, GearWrench

42. Credit One, McDonald's, Clover, AdventHealth</td>
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<td width="301">Manufacturer</td>
<td width="301">Chevrolet</td>
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<td width="301">Opened</td>
<td width="301">1989</td>
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<td width="301">Race Victories</td>
<td width="301">26</td>
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<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$63 Million</td>
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SONOMA, CA &#8211; JUNE 21: Kurt Busch, No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing enters Turn 4 during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 on June 22, 2019, in Sonoma, CA. (Photo by Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Chip Ganassi Racing &#8211; 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, Schedule Chip Ganassi Racing was founded in 1989 by Felix Sabates after he bought an R&amp;D group from Hendrick Motorsports. Previously known as SABCO Racing, the group was renamed Team SABCO in 1996. In 2001, Ganassi purchased 80% of the stake for the then-two-car group, and it was named &#8216;Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.&#8217; The group changed from Chevrolet to Dodge during the same year. In 2009, Ganassi collaborated with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. proprietor Teresa Earnhardt. The agreement was struck to consolidate DEI&#8217;s NASCAR activities into Ganassi&#8217;s shop and run as &#8216;Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates&#8217;. Earnhardt was dropped from the team in 2014. In mid-2015, Rob Kauffman of Michael Waltrip Racing bought a stake in the group. Achievements Chip Ganassi Racing team has won a total of 48 races. While 26 victories have come in the NASCAR Cup Series, the remaining 22 came in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The pit crew won the 2017 Comcast Community Champion Award in acknowledgment of their magnanimous work. Drivers The Chip Ganassi Racing team has raced in NASCAR with many eminent drivers, including Kyle Petty, Juan Pablo Montoya, Jamie McMurray, and Kyle Larson. They run the No. 1 and No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s for Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth. It is in an alliance with Hendrick Motorsports. Owner Chip Ganassi and Rob Kauffman are the owners of the CGR team. Max Jones, who is the Managing Director of the Chip Ganassi Racing Teams&#8217; NASCAR activity, manages all parts of the group&#8217;s racing cars in the NASCAR Cup Series. Sabates reported his retirement as a co-proprietor from the group after the 2020 season. Net Worth According to Forbes, the team is valued at $63 million. The team has earned $14 million from winnings and has a revenue of $45 million.  Owners Chip Ganassi, Felix Sabates, Rob Kauffman  Base Concord, North Carolina  Series NASCAR Cup Series  Race Drivers 1. Kurt Busch 42. Matt Kenseth  Sponsors NASCAR Cup Series: 1. Monster Energy, GearWrench 42. Credit One, McDonald&#8217;s, Clover, AdventHealth  Manufacturer Chevrolet  Opened 1989  Race Victories 26  Net Worth $63 Million

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[caption id="attachment_455725" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455725" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1002907568.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> LOUDON, NH - JULY 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Cape Cod Cafe Pizza Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 20, 2018 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</strong></h2>
Kurt Busch is an American racing driver. Busch's first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling.

The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park.

Busch's group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999.

This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing "Gong Show," which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects.
<h2><strong>Kurt Busch</strong>: Stats and Championships</h2>
He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion.

Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing.

He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing.

Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR's divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series.

[caption id="attachment_415823" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-415823" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201019203224/2020-09-28T033915Z_1681331198_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1300" /> Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/kurt-busch-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">celebrity net worth</a>, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars.

He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000.

He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races.
<h2>Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities</h2>
Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019.

As per <a href="https://tobychristie.com/2019/02/12/kurt-busch-to-celebrate-service-members-and-veterans-with-ticket-giveaways/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toby Christie</a>, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, <em>“I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.”</em>

He said, <em>“Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!”</em>
<h2><b>Kurt Busch: Sponsors</b></h2>
Kurt Busch's primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald's, 3M, Sunoco.

[caption id="attachment_393871" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-393871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200928235205/2020-09-28T032422Z_479248743_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SOUTH-POINT-400.jpg" alt="Kurt Busch on his way to victory at the Southern Point 400" width="1920" height="1169" /> Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Best Moments of Kurt Busch</h2>

<h2>Kurt Busch: Lifestyle</h2>
Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are:

2001 Ford Mustang
2005 Ford GT
Dodge Viper
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
1971 Chevrolet Corvette
1961 Corvette
<h2>Kurt Busch: Family</h2>
Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting.

After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter.

[caption id="attachment_455730" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455730" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1174691390.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>How to contact Kurt Busch</h2>
Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion.

He is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kurtbusch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kurtbusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKurtBusch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his <a href="https://shopkurtbusch.com/pages/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact page</a>.
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<td width="301">Age</td>
<td width="301">42 Years</td>
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<tr>
<td width="301">Marital Status</td>
<td width="301">Married</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">Charlotte, North Carolina</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Chip Ganassi Racing</td>
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<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">Monster Energy, Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald's, 3M, Sunoco</td>
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<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">1 - 2004</td>
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<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$70 Million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">August 4, 1978</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">5 ft 11 in (180 cm)</td>
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LOUDON, NH &#8211; JULY 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Cape Cod Cafe Pizza Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 20, 2018 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) Kurt Busch 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Kurt Busch is an American racing driver. Busch&#8217;s first racing experience was in a Dwarf vehicle at age 14, at Pahrump Valley Speedway. Busch additionally fiddled with IMCA Modified hustling. The Star Nursery group searched for another driver to swap Trickle for the No. 70 group, which provided Busch the big break. He picked up public presentation while contending with Ron Hornaday, Jr., Matt Crafton, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, and others for the 1997 Winter Heat Series at Tucson Raceway Park. Busch&#8217;s group proceeded to win the 1998 Auto Zone Elite Division Southwest Series Rookie of the Year. He followed up by winning the title in 1999. This prompted a tryout in a Roush Racing &#8220;Gong Show,&#8221; which he won and procured a Craftsman Truck Series ride. He raced the No. 99 Ford F-150. Kurt dominated four races and was the runner-up behind partner Greg Biffle in the title standings, just as winning Rookie of the Year respects. Kurt Busch: Stats and Championships He contends full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion. Busch has driven for many teams throughout his career, including Stewart-Haas Racing, Furniture Row Racing, Phoenix Racing, Penske Racing, and Roush Racing. He has won 32 Cup races. Busch also has won the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series title with Roush Racing. Kurt is one of 34 drivers to win races in every one of the three of NASCAR&#8217;s divisions: the Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Kurt Busch: Net Worth 2021 According to celebrity net worth, he has a net worth of $70 million dollars. He is the second-longest-tenured driver in the Cup Series alongside Ryan Newman; they both made their debut in 2000. He is the brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. They are second-gen drivers, as their dad, Tom, won a few NASCAR races. Kurt Busch: Foundations and Charities Kurt Busch has a partnership with Vet Tix Foundation and gave 100 passes to each of the 36 races to military individuals in 2019. As per Toby Christie, Busch, at the 2017 DAYTONA 500 and the 2004 Cup Series Champion stated, “I am appreciative of the sacrifice and commitment of our military service members and families.” He said, “Family is what NASCAR is all about and I hope this experience at the track will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event!” Kurt Busch: Sponsors Kurt Busch&#8217;s primary sponsor is Monster Energy. His associate sponsors include Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco. Sep 27, 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (1) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Best Moments of Kurt Busch Kurt Busch: Lifestyle Kurt Busch has an extraordinary collection of cars in NASCAR. Some of the cars from his lot are: 2001 Ford Mustang 2005 Ford GT Dodge Viper 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 1961 Corvette Kurt Busch: Family Busch was born to Thomas and Gaye Busch in Las Vegas, Nevada. At six years old, Busch was going with his dad to the track and contending in karting. After moving on from Durango High School, Busch went to the University of Arizona, to acquire a degree in Pharmacy. He is married to polo player Ashley Van Meter. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M&#8217;s Hazelnut Toyota, talks with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) How to contact Kurt Busch Kurt Busch is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Cup Series Champion. He is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Busch also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Busch through his contact page.  Age 42 Years  Marital Status Married  Residence Charlotte, North Carolina  Nationality American  Team Chip Ganassi Racing  Endorsements Monster Energy, Chevrolet, Clover, Credit One Bank, Goodyear, McDonald&#8217;s, 3M, Sunoco  Championships 1 &#8211; 2004  Net Worth $70 Million  Birthday August 4, 1978  Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Ross Chastain?Â </strong></h2>
For those familiar with NASCAR, Ross Chastain is perhaps one of the most regular names in the circuit. Driving for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/trackhouse-racing-team/">Trackhouse Racing Team</a>, the driver has certainly made a name among the most popular. Currently, he competes full-time in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">NASCAR Cup series</a> along with a part-time role in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-truck-series/">Craftsman Truck Series</a>.

[caption id="attachment_2651516" align="alignnone" width="6000"]<img class="wp-image-2651516 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-14T195309Z_919765153_MT1USATODAY22520273_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500-MEDIA-DAY.jpg" alt="" width="6000" height="4000" /> Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) speaks with reporters during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastain family</strong></h2>
Unlike many in NASCAR, Ross Chastain does not come from a racing background. His family's legacy is instead rooted in watermelon farming dating back to several generations. Chastain was born to Ralph Chastain and Susan Chastain, who still run a watermelon farm in South Florida named JDI Farms. Born on December 4, 1992, in Alva, Florida, Chastain currently resides in Mooresville, North Carolina. He only has one sibling, a brother named Chad Chastain, who is also a stock car racing driver, primarily competing in the Xfinity and Truck Series.

As far as his education is concerned, Chastain attended Riverdale High School in Fort Myers. Further in his career, he joined the Florida Gulf Coast University for a semester before he joined the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastainâ€™s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
According to reports, Ross Chastain <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-is-ross-chastain-in-a-relationship-meet-nascar-drivers-girlfriend-erika-anne-turner/">is currently dating Erika Anne Turner</a>. Turner, currently a real estate agent by profession, graduated from the University of North Carolina with a dual degree in communication and business, as per a report by Terri Bias &amp; Associates. To add to that, Turner is also a model and beauty pageant contestant. She won the Miss North Carolina United States award in 2021 and the Miss US Landscapes in 2020.

It is unclear how the couple met. However, Erika Anne Turner's updates on social media involving Chastain are proof enough that the duo is going strong. As for when we can expect wedding bells, we'll have to wait for an official update.

The couple does not have any children.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastain Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
As per reports online, Chastain has amassed an approximate net worth of about $4 million. Although his current salary is unknown, he was supposedly earning around $2 million during his time atÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/chip-ganassi-racing/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Chip Ganassi Racing</a>Â in 2021. Since joining theÂ Trackhouse RacingÂ team in 2022, he has made immense progress in the Cup Series.

The eighth generation watermelon farmer and driver's major source of earnings comes from NASCAR. In addition, he has his own merchandise store to generate more income.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastain Career Timeline</strong></h2>
Until the age of twelve, Chastain was working as a watermelon farmer on his family's farm. Interestingly, it was his father's pastime hobby to race that attracted him to get into the racing arena. He initially started with competing in late model and Fastruck Series events, and during his career in short tracks, registered wins in over fifty featured races.

In fact, his impressive form in the 2011 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing earned him an unexpected move. It saw him replace Justin Marks in the NASCAR Camping Truck Series in the middle of 2011. While it was a big move, he had a decent debut after finishing tenth in the race at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Further in 2013, Chastain joined Brad Keselowski Racing in 15 Camping World Truck Series contests.

And in 2017, he finally made his debut in the Cup Series driving for Premium Motorsports, in the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover. Over time, Chastain seems to have only gotten better despite his aggressive style of racing. In 2021, he joined Chip Ganassi Racing and a year later was recruited by Trackhouse Racing.

However, despite being a full-time racer in the Cup Series, Chastain's love to take part in the Truck Series hasn't lessened one bit. He still continues to participate in a part-time role for Niece Motorsports, respectively.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastainâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Ross Chastain is quite a promising name in NASCAR. Perhaps that explains why the driver enjoys the backing of so many well-established brands. From <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-harvick/">Kevin Harvick</a>'s former long-time <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-ross-chastains-hundred-and-ten-billion-dollar-blow-to-tony-stewart-triggers-uncanny-demands-from-nascar-world/">$110 billion worth sponsor Anheuser-Busch</a>, to Jockey and Kubota, there's no dearth of sponsors for the #1 driver. Others include Moose Fraternity, Worldwide Express,

[caption id="attachment_2651519" align="alignnone" width="2954"]<img class="wp-image-2651519 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-15T033348Z_1946298914_MT1USATODAY22524697_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="" width="2954" height="1969" /> Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastainâ€™s NASCAR Career Stats</strong></h2>
Since his debut in NASCAR's top division, Chastain has competed in 187 races, out of which he has clinched a victory on four different occasions. The racer also has 46 Top-10s and one pole position in the tourney. In the Xfinity Series, Chastain has competed in 204 races and clinched two wins, 51 Top-10s and one pole. Additionally, in NASCAR's third division, the Truck Series, the driver has four wins, 47 Top-10s and four poles in 107 races.

In his elaborate Cup Series run, Ross Chastain's career took off in the truest sense after the driver joined the Trackhouse Racing Team. Ever since joining the team, Chastain has made regular playoff appearances, finished second in 2022 and ninth in 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastainâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
Apart from his NASCAR achievements, Ross Chastain has also made headlines for his various other accomplishments. The driver won the Limited Late Model portion of the 2011 World Series Of Asphalt Stock Car Racing atÂ New Smyrna Speedway, winning three of eight events in the series. He was also crowned the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Most Popular Driver. What made the award even more notable for Chastain, 2019's breakout star in the division, was the fact that the news reached him on his 27th birthday.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastain Brawl with Noah Gragson</strong></h2>
In his career, Ross Chastain has given his fans plenty of memorable moments. From the 'Hail Melon' move to his 2023's final Phoenix Raceway P1 finish beating the Top 4, Chastain knows how to attract eyeballs. But besides all of that, what people also remember him by is when he decided to throw punches at Stewart-Haas Racing driver Noah Gragson.

The incident unfolded in the aftermath of the Kansas Speedway race in May 2o23. The duo were reportedly at loggerheads against each other's driving styles, which led to a physical altercation on pit road with Chastain delivering the first blow after Gragson grabbed the #1 driver's firesuit. Later, Gragson talked about the driver and said, <em>"The guy just runs into everyone. When youâ€™ve got guys like Chase Elliott saying, â€˜Go beat his a*s,â€™ everyone is sick and tired of him and nobody has the b*lls to go up and get him.â€</em>

However, the Trackhouse Racing driver later cleared the air and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-ross-chastain-puts-punchgate-behind-him-as-he-declares-truce-with-latest-rival-noah-gragson/">declared how there was no bad blood between the two anymore</a>. <i>"So we are good and talked on Monday on the phone. And then we were together testing some micro-sprint cars on Monday night. We worked out together this week. Itâ€™s good, done and over with, and we have been able to move on and laugh about it now,â€Â </i> he said.


<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastain and Hail Melon</strong></h2>
A popular moniker that the #1 driver has garnered is 'The Watermelon Man', which came into being after Chastain showed off his unique victory celebration. Upon finishing P1, the driver is seen smashing a watermelon on the track to commemorate his win.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-2716700 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/F0h1AKyWAAAZqmZ.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="801" />

Apart from that, Chastain has also been popularized in the mainstream NASCAR circuit by a move that drivers and fans still remember to this day. Known as the 'Hail Melon', the move saw Chastain perform a video game-esque move riding the outside wall during the last lap, beating Denny Hamlin at the Martinsville Speedway in October 2022.


<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastain and Hendrick Motorsports</strong></h2>
Apart from his feud with Noah Gragson, the driver was also caught in controversy when he reportedly wrecked <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kyle-larson">Kyle Larson</a> deliberately during the May 2023 race at Darlington Raceway. The incident occurred after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/hendrick-motorsports/">Hendrick Motorsports</a> driver Larson had seemingly pushed the #1 driver into the wall. And, in a retaliatory move, just a few laps later, Chastain gave it back to the #5 driver with a similar move after a restart. However, it didn't end well as Chastain lost control of his car and spun, thereby taking Larson with him, ending their race.



Naturally, this didn't go well with HMS owner <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rick-hendrick/">Rick Hendrick</a> who a stern warning to the Trackhouse Racing star. <em>â€œI donâ€™t care if heâ€™s driving a Chevrolet if he wrecks our cars. I donâ€™t care. Iâ€™ve told Chevrolet that. If you wreck us, youâ€™re going to get it back. If you donâ€™t do it, theyâ€™ll run all over you,"</em> Hendrick shared at the time.

<em>â€œHe doesnâ€™t have to be that aggressive. I guess at this point in the race maybe youâ€™re super aggressive, but you just donâ€™t run people up in the fence. Heâ€™s going to make a lot of enemies. Itâ€™s hard to win a championship when youâ€™ve got a lot of paybacks out there,â€</em> the team owner further said.

[caption id="attachment_1747317" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1747317 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/photo-grid-1-23.png" alt="Ross Chastain, Rick Hendrick, NASCAR" width="1920" height="1440" /> Image Credits: Imago[/caption]

However, Chastain, who was being constantly criticized for his aggressive driving style made a comeback only a month later when he clinched the pole position at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nashville-superspeedway/">Nashville Superspeedway</a> and even finished the race P1. Later, in a post race interview, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-one-month-after-being-warned-by-rick-hendrick-ross-chastain-fires-back-with-they-will-try-to-tear-you-down-bombshell/">the driver hit back at critics</a> and said, <i>â€œThis is incredible. This is for every little kid out there anywhere in the world, when you are criticized and you are going to be competitive,Â they will try to tear you down. You will start believing in them. You canâ€™t do it.â€</i>

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Ross Chastain Social Media</strong></h2>
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Ross Chastain

Ross Chastain: Net Worth 2024, Stats, Salary, Wife and More Who is Ross Chastain?Â  For those familiar with NASCAR, Ross Chastain is perhaps one of the most regular names in the circuit. Driving for Trackhouse Racing Team, the driver has certainly made a name among the most popular. Currently, he competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup series along with a part-time role in the Craftsman Truck Series. Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) speaks with reporters during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Ross Chastain family Unlike many in NASCAR, Ross Chastain does not come from a racing background. His family&#8217;s legacy is instead rooted in watermelon farming dating back to several generations. Chastain was born to Ralph Chastain and Susan Chastain, who still run a watermelon farm in South Florida named JDI Farms. Born on December 4, 1992, in Alva, Florida, Chastain currently resides in Mooresville, North Carolina. He only has one sibling, a brother named Chad Chastain, who is also a stock car racing driver, primarily competing in the Xfinity and Truck Series. As far as his education is concerned, Chastain attended Riverdale High School in Fort Myers. Further in his career, he joined the Florida Gulf Coast University for a semester before he joined the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Ross Chastainâ€™s Wife and Children According to reports, Ross Chastain is currently dating Erika Anne Turner. Turner, currently a real estate agent by profession, graduated from the University of North Carolina with a dual degree in communication and business, as per a report by Terri Bias &amp; Associates. To add to that, Turner is also a model and beauty pageant contestant. She won the Miss North Carolina United States award in 2021 and the Miss US Landscapes in 2020. It is unclear how the couple met. However, Erika Anne Turner&#8217;s updates on social media involving Chastain are proof enough that the duo is going strong. As for when we can expect wedding bells, we&#8217;ll have to wait for an official update. The couple does not have any children. Ross Chastain Net Worth 2024 As per reports online, Chastain has amassed an approximate net worth of about $4 million. Although his current salary is unknown, he was supposedly earning around $2 million during his time atÂ Chip Ganassi RacingÂ in 2021. Since joining theÂ Trackhouse RacingÂ team in 2022, he has made immense progress in the Cup Series. The eighth generation watermelon farmer and driver&#8217;s major source of earnings comes from NASCAR. In addition, he has his own merchandise store to generate more income. Ross Chastain Career Timeline Until the age of twelve, Chastain was working as a watermelon farmer on his family&#8217;s farm. Interestingly, it was his father&#8217;s pastime hobby to race that attracted him to get into the racing arena. He initially started with competing in late model and Fastruck Series events, and during his career in short tracks, registered wins in over fifty featured races. In fact, his impressive form in the 2011 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing earned him an unexpected move. It saw him replace Justin Marks in the NASCAR Camping Truck Series in the middle of 2011. While it was a big move, he had a decent debut after finishing tenth in the race at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Further in 2013, Chastain joined Brad Keselowski Racing in 15 Camping World Truck Series contests. And in 2017, he finally made his debut in the Cup Series driving for Premium Motorsports, in the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover. Over time, Chastain seems to have only gotten better despite his aggressive style of racing. In 2021, he joined Chip Ganassi Racing and a year later was recruited by Trackhouse Racing. However, despite being a full-time racer in the Cup Series, Chastain&#8217;s love to take part in the Truck Series hasn&#8217;t lessened one bit. He still continues to participate in a part-time role for Niece Motorsports, respectively. Ross Chastainâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Ross Chastain is quite a promising name in NASCAR. Perhaps that explains why the driver enjoys the backing of so many well-established brands. From Kevin Harvick&#8216;s former long-time $110 billion worth sponsor Anheuser-Busch, to Jockey and Kubota, there&#8217;s no dearth of sponsors for the #1 driver. Others include Moose Fraternity, Worldwide Express, Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Ross Chastainâ€™s NASCAR Career Stats Since his debut in NASCAR&#8217;s top division, Chastain has competed in 187 races, out of which he has clinched a victory on four different occasions. The racer also has 46 Top-10s and one pole position in the tourney. In the Xfinity Series, Chastain has competed in 204 races and clinched two wins, 51 Top-10s and one pole. Additionally, in NASCAR&#8217;s third division, the Truck Series, the driver has four wins, 47 Top-10s and four poles in 107 races. In his elaborate Cup Series run, Ross Chastain&#8217;s career took off in the truest sense after the driver joined the Trackhouse Racing Team. Ever since joining the team, Chastain has made regular playoff appearances, finished second in 2022 and ninth in 2023. Ross Chastainâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Apart from his NASCAR achievements, Ross Chastain has also made headlines for his various other accomplishments. The driver won the Limited Late Model portion of the 2011 World Series Of Asphalt Stock Car Racing atÂ New Smyrna Speedway, winning three of eight events in the series. He was also crowned the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Most Popular Driver. What made the award even more notable for Chastain, 2019&#8217;s breakout star in the division, was the fact that the news reached him on his 27th birthday. Ross Chastain Brawl with Noah Gragson In his career, Ross Chastain has given his fans plenty of memorable moments. From the &#8216;Hail Melon&#8217; move to his 2023&#8217;s final Phoenix Raceway P1 finish beating the Top 4, Chastain knows how to attract eyeballs. But besides all of that, what people also remember him by is when he decided to throw punches at Stewart-Haas Racing driver Noah Gragson. The incident unfolded in the aftermath of the Kansas Speedway race in May 2o23. The duo were reportedly at loggerheads against each other&#8217;s driving styles, which led to a physical altercation on pit road with Chastain delivering the first blow after Gragson grabbed the #1 driver&#8217;s firesuit. Later, Gragson talked about the driver and said, &#8220;The guy just runs into everyone. When youâ€™ve got guys like Chase Elliott saying, â€˜Go beat his a*s,â€™ everyone is sick and tired of him and nobody has the b*lls to go up and get him.â€ However, the Trackhouse Racing driver later cleared the air and declared how there was no bad blood between the two anymore. &#8220;So we are good and talked on Monday on the phone. And then we were together testing some micro-sprint cars on Monday night. We worked out together this week. Itâ€™s good, done and over with, and we have been able to move on and laugh about it now,â€Â  he said. Ross Chastain and Hail Melon A popular moniker that the #1 driver has garnered is &#8216;The Watermelon Man&#8217;, which came into being after Chastain showed off his unique victory celebration. Upon finishing P1, the driver is seen smashing a watermelon on the track to commemorate his win. Apart from that, Chastain has also been popularized in the mainstream NASCAR circuit by a move that drivers and fans still remember to this day. Known as the &#8216;Hail Melon&#8217;, the move saw Chastain perform a video game-esque move riding the outside wall during the last lap, beating Denny Hamlin at the Martinsville Speedway in October 2022. Ross Chastain and Hendrick Motorsports Apart from his feud with Noah Gragson, the driver was also caught in controversy when he reportedly wrecked Kyle Larson deliberately during the May 2023 race at Darlington Raceway. The incident occurred after Hendrick Motorsports driver Larson had seemingly pushed the #1 driver into the wall. And, in a retaliatory move, just a few laps later, Chastain gave it back to the #5 driver with a similar move after a restart. However, it didn&#8217;t end well as Chastain lost control of his car and spun, thereby taking Larson with him, ending their race. Naturally, this didn&#8217;t go well with HMS owner Rick Hendrick who a stern warning to the Trackhouse Racing star. â€œI donâ€™t care if heâ€™s driving a Chevrolet if he wrecks our cars. I donâ€™t care. Iâ€™ve told Chevrolet that. If you wreck us, youâ€™re going to get it back. If you donâ€™t do it, theyâ€™ll run all over you,&#8221; Hendrick shared at the time. â€œHe doesnâ€™t have to be that aggressive. I guess at this point in the race maybe youâ€™re super aggressive, but you just donâ€™t run people up in the fence. Heâ€™s going to make a lot of enemies. Itâ€™s hard to win a championship when youâ€™ve got a lot of paybacks out there,â€ the team owner further said. Image Credits: Imago However, Chastain, who was being constantly criticized for his aggressive driving style made a comeback only a month later when he clinched the pole position at Nashville Superspeedway and even finished the race P1. Later, in a post race interview, the driver hit back at critics and said, â€œThis is incredible. This is for every little kid out there anywhere in the world, when you are criticized and you are going to be competitive,Â they will try to tear you down. You will start believing in them. You canâ€™t do it.â€ &nbsp; Ross Chastain Social Media  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RossChastainRacing/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosschastain/  Twitter https://twitter.com/RossChastain/  &nbsp;  Full Name Ross Lee Chastain  Popular Name Ross Chastain, Watermelon Man  Birth Date December 4, 1992Â   Birth Place Alva, Florida, U.S.  Age 31  Height Â &#8211;  Weight Â &#8211;  Parents Ralph Chastain, Susan Chastain  Siblings Chad Chastain  Nationality American  Ethnicity Caucasian  Net Worth $4 million  Salary Â &#8211;  Spouse Â &#8211;  Relationship/Marital Status Â Dating Erika Anne Turner  Children Â &#8211;  Profession Â Stock car racing driver  Team Trackhouse Racing  &nbsp;

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