It has been 20 years since the NASCAR Racing 2003 (NR2003) video game was launched. To this day, it is still considered one of the best NASCAR simulator games of all time. In fact, Trackhouse Racing [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/trackhouse-racing-team/] team co-owner Justin Marks confessed that his NASCAR interest began, thanks to the game. According to him, the team would have never existed without this game to capture his interest. Safe to say, that statement intrigued many in the NASCAR community, including Dale Earnhardt Jr [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt-jr/]. For the uninitiated, NR2003 is an offline racing simulator that caters only to NASCAR. Of course, with each passing year, there have been several more NASCAR-themed video games and simulation games. However, it seems that none of them could even hold a candle to NR2003 [https://nr2k3.weebly.com/], not even the latest game, NASCAR: Ignition. READ MORE: Denny Hamlin Adds Savage Sarcasm to LA Coliseum Reports After Dale Earnhardt Jr Lead Outraged NASCAR Reactions [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-denny-hamlin-adds-savage-sarcasm-to-la-coliseum-reports-after-dale-earnhardt-jr-lead-outraged-nascar-reactions/] HOW HAS TRACKHOUSE RACING PERFORMED SINCE ITS DEBUT? Despite being a fledgling team, having been in the sport since 2021, the outfit has grown in leaps and bounds. The first season was a little shaky as the organization got the first-season jitters. Nevertheless, they still enjoyed a couple of Top 10 finishes during the 2021 campaign, finishing as high as fourth. It was only when the 2022 season kicked off, and they recruited a certain watermelon farmer, that the team truly shone. Safe to say, Ross Chastain [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ross-chastain/] helped the team soar to new heights. Trackhouse Racing [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-02-05T232230Z_836893148_MT1USATODAY19929985_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BUSCH-LIGHT-CLASH.jpg]Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) leads driver Bubba Wallace (23) into the coliseum track for the sprint race at the Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Right off the bat, Ross Chastain established himself as a championship threat. If you ask Denny Hamlin, Chastain was also an on-track threat. Chastain banged in consistent Top 5 finishes during the campaign, snatching two wins in the process. In fact, he recorded 13 Top 5 finishes in the 2022 Cup Series [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/] season. WATCH THIS STORY: Dale Earnhardt Jr Comes Clean on His “What the ** Are You Doing” Daytona Wreck [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-dale-earnhardt-jr-comes-clean-on-his-what-the-are-you-doing-daytona-wreck/] Even teammate Daniel Suarez managed to chip in with his maiden Cup Series win, and five Top 5 finishes during the year. Now, both drivers will enter the 2023 season with designs to go one step further and make themselves even bigger threats. 

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Dale Earnhardt Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Net Worth Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a former NASCAR Cup Series racer. He also goes by the name &#8220;Dale Jr.&#8221; or &#8220;Junior&#8221;.  Nowadays, he&#8217;s a part-time racer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Additionally, he&#8217;s a NASCAR analyst and commentator for NBC. Dale Jr. comes from a family of motorsport drivers with his late father Dale Earnhardt Sr. a record seven-time Cup Series champion in NASCAR. Having competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1999 to 2017, Dale Jr. remains one of the most successful drivers of his time. HOMESTEAD, FL &#8211; NOVEMBER 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AXALTA Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) As per reports, Junior has an approximate net worth of $400 million. Having come from a well-established background, he has made good use of the resources at his disposal. From 2008 to 2015, Dale earned approximately, $20-24 million, making him the highest-paid NASCAR driver then. In fact, he earned a record $30 million in 2008. Dale Jr was made it to the Forbes list of the World&#8217;s Highest Paid Athletes in 2017. He earned $21.4 million then as it marked his last season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The majority of Dale&#8217;s earnings have come through endorsements and sponsorship deals. Some of his well-known endorsement partners include Chevrolet, Goody&#8217;s, Wrangler, Axalta, Gillette, EA Sports, and many others. Dale Jr. also owns a media production company named Hammerhead Entertainment. He also works as an analyst for NBC Sports. Additionally, his book &#8220;Racing To The Finish: My Story&#8221; was released in 2018. The book received positive feedback from the fans. Dale&#8217;s a thorough businessman and has ventured into different industries so far. Most relatably, he co-owns JR Motorsports, the racing team that participates in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In addition to this, he also owns a number of automobile dealerships and restaurants. In 2013, he started his podcast The Dale Jr. Download under his Dirty Mo Media productions. Along with his wife, Junior runs a vodka brand named High Rock Vodka. As far as stores are concerned, Dale Jr has his own merchandise store. In addition to that, his team, JR Motorsports, too has its own merchandise store Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Early life Dale Jr was born and brought up in Kannapolis, North Carolina. At an early age, he saw his mother Brenda Lorraine and father Dale Earnhardt Sr. get divorced. With his father being away racing, his stepmother played a major role in raising him. Prior to racing, Junior used to service cars and carry out their maintenance at Dale Sr&#8217;s car dealership. As for his educational qualifications, he is an alumnus of Mitchell Community College with an associate degree in automotive technology. Prior to that, he attended Oak Ridge Military Academy. A few years down the line, he started attending and graduated from Mooresville High School. Even Rodney Childers, the current Stewart-Haas Racing crew chief, and Junior&#8217;s close friend graduated from the same school. In 1996, his NASCAR career officially began with the Xfinity Series. Dale Jr competed in the series for a while, winning two championships in the process. In 1999, Dale Earnhardt Jr made his Cup Series debut, competing in just five races. A year later, he made his full-time debut in the premier class. Dale Jr officially made his Xfinity Series debut in 1996 at the age of 21. Having won the competition twice, he started his NASCAR Cup Series campaign with only fives races in the 1999 season. A year later, he competed full-time and became the first rookie to win NASCAR&#8217;s All-Star race. Dale Earnhardt Jr’s family and personal life Dale Jr. has been happily married to his wife, Amy Reimann. It was in 2009 that the couple first met each other. Amy was hired as the interior designer for Dale’s house in Mooresville, North Carolina. Interestingly, she did not have any idea who Dale was back then. They clicked instantly and started dating. After six years of dating, Junior proposed to Amy in 2015 and tied the knot a year later in December 2016. The wedding took place at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. With just more than a year of their marriage gone, Junior and his wife Amy announced the arrival of their first child, Isla Rose Earnhardt. Interestingly, Amy even took a ride in a NASCAR car while she was pregnant with Isla at Martinsville in 2017. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA &#8211; APRIL 08: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Hellmann&#8217;s Fridge Hunters Chevrolet, poses for photos with his wife Amy Earnhardt, and their daughters Isla Rose (R) and Nicole on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 250 powered by Call 811.com at Martinsville Speedway on April 08, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) In October 2020, Isla got promoted to the elder sibling with the arrival of Dale Jr’s second child, Nicole Loraine. Despite racing being in their blood, Junior isn’t that keen on encouraging his daughters to join the sport. He thinks he would rather love it if they get a degree and thereafter get a super job. Dale Earnhardt Jr and his NASCAR journey Dale Earnhardt Jr had an impressive NASCAR Cup Series career. He started his 19-year-long Cup Series career started at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. His debut came in the Coca-Cola 600 where he finished 16th despite finishing the qualifying lap in the eighth-quickest time. Dale Jr&#8217;s one Cup Series season saw him participate in only five races in 1999. That being said, he never had to look back from the 2000 season as he participated full-time and graced the tracks with aggression and passion. He went on to win 26 races in his Cup Series career, taking part in 631 races in total and finishing 149 and 260 times in the top five and top ten respectively. Having won a good amount of races, Dale Jr provided some memorable on-track performances. One of his finest victories came in the Daytona 500 in 2004. It just took Junior four years into his Cup career to win his first Daytona. The race saw him go head-to-head with NASCAR great Tony Stewart. In addition to that, the 2001 Pepsi 400 will also remain a special one for Dale Jr. It was just five months since Dale Sr. died at the 2001 Daytona 500. Junior was making a return to the sport and went on to win the race by overtaking six cars in the final lap. The victory saw Dale celebrate in front of 1,00,000 fans. In his Cup Series career, Dale Jr preferred either the #8 or #88 on his cars. From 1999 to 2007, he drove the Chevrolet #8 for Dale Earnhardt Inc. Post 2007, he joined Hendrick Motorsports and drove the Chevrolet #88. He enjoyed more success while driving the #8 car as he registered 17 wins using that. Dale announced his retirement from the top division of NASCAR in 2017. His last race was at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida. He finished 25th in his final race, failing to make it to the playoffs in his ultimate Cup Series season. Since then, Dale Jr has been a regular figure in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Dale Earnhardt Jr’s awards and achievements Dale Earnhardt Jr has enjoyed a good amount of success in his NASCAR career. He started off with his first NASCAR Cup Series win in 2000 at the Texas Motor Speedway whilst driving for Dale Earnhardt Inc. The victory saw him break his father&#8217;s record for requiring the fewest starts by a driver to secure his first victory. Dale Jr recorded the win in just his 12th start. One of the most notable achievements of his Cup Series Career would be to win the Daytona 500 twice. He did this in 2004 and 2014, with two different teams. By doing so, he became the 11th driver to win it multiple times. In addition to his victories, Dale Earnhardt Jr has a tremendous record when it comes to winning the Most Popular Driver award. Dale Jr has won the award 15 times in his career. What makes it even more amazing is that he did it for consecutive 15 years from 2003 to 2017. Only Bill Elliott, the father of Chase Elliott, has won it more (16 times). Junior has also two Xfinity Series championships to his name when he won it back-to-back in 1998 &amp; 1999. As a motorsport team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr has won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship five times in his career. With Dale Earnhardt Inc, he did it in 2004 and 2005. The other three have come with JR Motorsports in 2014, 2017, and 2018. Like his father, Dale Jr is also a NASCAR Hall of Famer. Dale Earnhardt Jr’s NASCAR team Along with his sister Kelley Earnhardt, his brother-in-law L.W. Miller and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, Dale Jr runs the JR Motorsports. The team was started in 2006 and is currently strongly competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. JR Motorsports has more than 140 employees and fields four full-time entries in the Xfinity Series. Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Miguel Paludo, and Dale Jr himself form the Xfinity drivers&#8217; lineup for the 2023 season. Their superstar driver Noah Gragson left to join Legacy Motor Club in the Cup Series for the new season. If that wasn&#8217;t enough, Gragson poaching some of the JR Motorsports crew surely wouldn&#8217;t have boded well with Dale Jr. It is going to be an uphill task for Junior&#8217;s team this season without the presence of last season&#8217;s runner-up Gragson. Dale Earnhardt Jr and North Wilkesboro Speedway After hosting over 90 races, the North Wilkesboro Speedway was shut in 1996 citing arguments that the track wasn&#8217;t large or fancy enough. Dale Jr along with local boosters and state officials have been pushing hard for years to revive the venue. Eventually, they succeeded in reviving the Speedway with a late-model stock race in August 2022. Dale Earnhardt Jr was taking part in a late-model stock race for the first time since 1997. For this historic race, he drove a green no. 3 Sun Drop Chevrolet which bore a throwback paint scheme resembling the late model he used to drive in the early 1990s. Most notably, it was his first race at North Wilkesboro since 1995. After qualifying sixth, Dale Jr stayed in and around the top 10 positions. Unfortunately, midway through the race, his rear quarter panel sustained some damage. Despite the event, he came back strongly to finish third, lagging just behind second-placed Mason Diaz and the winner of the race, Travis Kvapil. Dale Earnhardt Jr and the plane crash It was on August 15, 2019, that Dale Jr was traveling with his wife Amy, just over a year-old daughter Isla and their family dog on their private Cessna aircraft. While attempting to land at an airport in Elizabethton, Tennesse, the aircraft crashed because of issues with the landing gear and a section of the right wing. Unfortunately, the plane ran off the runway and went 400 feet down a hill before slamming through a chain-link fence. The aircraft eventually caught fire but all five passengers including the two pilots and the dog escaped in time through the main cabin door. Luckily, all of them survived with no major injuries suffered because of the crash. Junior was back in action at Darlington Raceway just two weeks after the race. Back then, he said, &#8220;It was a very tough experience to go through. I try not to get into that, think about (it happening to my family) too much. Things happen for a reason. You just try to learn from it and move on. Dale Jr added, “I love my daughter so much and enjoy being around her and look forward to watching her grow up and experiencing a lot of things with her going forward. That just made you realize that that much more. I’m just thankful and ready to live our lives.” What is Dale Earnhardt Jr doing post-retirement You can take the driver away from the racing but you cannot take the racing away from the driver. That has been the case with Dale Jr post his retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017. Despite hanging his helmet, he has been quite actively involved in off-track ventures. He has been seen regularly featuring for NBC as a commentator and as a NASCAR analyst. Dale&#8217;s podcast &#8220;The Dale Jr Download&#8221; has been doing wonderfully well, attracting a lot of listeners. He prefers to give more insights to his fans and relishes discussing controversial topics. Junior is bold and outspoken with his comments on the podcast. In fact, he once even encouraged NASCAR drivers to be outspoken and hold everyone accountable if it&#8217;s bothering their safety in the cars in any fashion. Dale Earnhardt Jr is very active on social media, especially on his Twitter account. He uses it to voice out his opinion time and again, sometimes either using sarcasm or hilarious remarks. He once used the medium to make fun of former Richard Childress Racing driver Clint Bowyer. In addition, he provides his fans with regular updates about his personal and professional life using social media. Of course, Dale Jr has his own team JR Motorsports with which he is very much involved. Furthermore, he and his wife Amy, have collaborated with Sugarlands Distilling Company to start a new vodka brand. It&#8217;s named &#8220;High Rock Vodka&#8221; and is a premium, handcrafted vodka. Dale Jr released his book &#8220;Racing To The Finish: My Story&#8221; in 2018, narrating his story behind the wheel. Since announcing his retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017, it looks pretty clear that Junior has zero interest in returning back to race at the highest level. His off-the-track ventures keep him heavily occupied. It would take something special to bring him back to the Cup Series and maybe challenge his two-faced rival Kyle Busch. As of now, Dale Earnhardt Jr is at peace and keen on running his team, podcast, and other ventures successfully.  Name Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr.  Born 10th October 1974  Place of Birth Kannapolis, North Carolina  Nationality American  Education Associate Degree  Parents Dale Earnhardt Sr and Brenda Lorraine  Wife Amy Reimann  Children Isla Rose (2018) and Nicole Loraine (2020)  Height 6’00”  Weight 165 lbs/75 kg  Team JR Motorsports  Car #88 Chevrolet Camaro  Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>Daniel Suarez: Net Worth 2024, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Daniel Suarez?</strong></h2>
As the only Mexican driver in the Cup Series, Daniel Suarez has definitely turned quite a lot of heads. Currently, he competes full-time in NASCAR's top division, driving the No.99 for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/trackhouse-racing-team/">Trackhouse Racing</a>, and part-time in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">Xfinity Series</a>, driving the No.14 for SS-Green Light Racing in partnership with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/kaulig-racing/">Kaulig Racing</a>.

[caption id="attachment_934733" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-934733 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-02-17T033230Z_1193738549_MT1USATODAY17701299_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="Daniel Suarez" width="1920" height="1347" /> Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarez FamilyÂ </strong></h2>
Born on January 7, 1992, Suarez is not a single child. He has two sisters and a younger brother too. His parents are Alejandro Suarez and Rosaline Garza. While the driver was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he currently lives in Huntersville, North Carolina.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarezâ€™s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
While the driver is currently not married, he got engaged to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-who-is-daniel-suarezs-fiance-meet-trackhouse-racings-cup-series-stars-girlfriend-julia-piquet/">his longtime girlfriend, Julia Piquet</a>, in 2022. Notably, Julia Piquet is the daughter of three-time Formula One world champion and racing icon, Nelson Piquet. The couple met when Suarez had first moved to the United States. Interestingly, Julia's brother Nelson Piquet Jr was helping Suarez with his English skills and later even played cupid when he introduced the Trackhouse Racing driver to his sister.

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Suarez also has an interesting connection to three-time Formula One champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/">Max Verstappen</a>. As it turns out, the two might even end up as brothers-in-law as Verstappen is dating Julia's sister Kelly Piquet.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarez Net Worth 2024Â </strong></h2>
As per reports, Daniel Suarez is approximately worth $6 million and his salary with Trackhouse Racing is estimated to be $4.5 million. Apart from that, he also has an online store <a href="https://danielsuarezracing.shop/">www.danielsuarezracing.com</a>, that sells merchandise and other items, such as mugs and stickers.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarez Career Timeline</strong></h2>
Daniel Suarez began his racing career with karting way back in 2002. Then, in 2008, he moved to Mini-Stocks, which is the preliminary category of NASCAR Mexico. And, just two years later, the driver moved to the NASCAR Mexico Series, driving for Telcel Racing. Notably, he won 'Rookie of the Year' in his debut year. In 2012, the Suarez started participating in the K&amp;N Pro Series East.

However, his big break came in 2015 when he debuted full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 18 for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing/">Joe Gibbs Racing</a>. And soon the stars aligned as he ended up winning the title just the next year. Subsequently, the Mexican driver debuted in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">Cup Series</a> in 2017.

[caption id="attachment_1084305" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1084305 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-13T001612Z_2087061605_MT1USATODAY18527193_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-TOYOTA-SAVE-MART-350.jpg" alt="Daniel Suarez" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jun 12, 2022; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) celebrates the win by splashing wine at the NASCAR Toyota - Save Mart 350 event at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarezâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Daniel Suarez enjoys a partnership with several high-profile brands such as Pristine Auction, Freeway Insurance, Quaker State, Mac Tools, Zippy Paws, Jockey, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Chevrolet, Choice Privileges, Commscope, Telmex, Alpine Stars, Coca-Cola and Bell Helmets.

[caption id="attachment_2651529" align="alignnone" width="5609"]<img class="wp-image-2651529 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-15T032824Z_529669932_MT1USATODAY22524595_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-QUALIFYING.jpg" alt="" width="5609" height="3739" /> Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarezâ€™s NASCAR Career Stats</strong></h2>
The driver has competed in 287 races in the NASCAR Cup Series and has clinched two wins, 60 Top 10s and three pole positions. In the Xfinity Series, he has three wins, 56 Top 10s and six poles in 87 races. Now, coming to NASCAR's third division, the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-truck-series/">Craftsman Truck Series</a>, the racer has one win, 16 Top 10s and one pole in 28 races.

And, last but not the least, in the NASCAR Mexico series, Daniel Suarez has 11 wins, 39 Top 10s and 13 pole positions in 76 races.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarezâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
Daniel Suarez's path in NASCAR has been iconic from the very start. Not only was the driver the first Mexican to participate in a NASCAR race, but he was also the first driver of his ethnicity to win a Cup Series race. He achieved the feat in 2022 at Sonoma Raceway in his 195th start, by beating RFK racing driver Chris Buescher.

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He also won the Xfinity Series back in 2016 and became the first international winner of the series. Apart from that he was also crowned Corona Series Rookie of the Year and Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year in 2010 and 2015, respectively.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Suarez in Popular Culture</strong></h2>
Apart from professional stock car racing, Daniel Suarez has also tried his hand in several other ventures. Among the most notable one is him lending his voice in Cars 3, for the character Daniel "Danny" SwÃ©rvez. Apart from that, he also had a cameo role in the Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista starrer movie Stuber(2019).
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">January 7, 1992</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Monterrey,Â Nuevo LeÃ³n,Â Mexico</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">32 (as of March 2024)</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">166 lb (75 kg)</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Alejandro Suarez, Rosaline Garza</td>
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<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Â Two brothers and one sister (names unknown)</td>
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<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Mexican</td>
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<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Mexican</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Approx. $6 million</td>
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<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Approx. $4.5 million</td>
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<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Â -</td>
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<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Engaged to Julia Piquet</td>
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<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Â -</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Â Stock car racing driver</td>
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<td style="width: 33.1335%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.963%;height: 24px">Trackhouse Racing</td>
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Daniel Suarez

Daniel Suarez: Net Worth 2024, Stats, Salary, Wife and More Who is Daniel Suarez? As the only Mexican driver in the Cup Series, Daniel Suarez has definitely turned quite a lot of heads. Currently, he competes full-time in NASCAR&#8217;s top division, driving the No.99 for Trackhouse Racing, and part-time in the Xfinity Series, driving the No.14 for SS-Green Light Racing in partnership with Kaulig Racing. Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Daniel Suarez FamilyÂ  Born on January 7, 1992, Suarez is not a single child. He has two sisters and a younger brother too. His parents are Alejandro Suarez and Rosaline Garza. While the driver was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he currently lives in Huntersville, North Carolina. Daniel Suarezâ€™s Wife and Children While the driver is currently not married, he got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Julia Piquet, in 2022. Notably, Julia Piquet is the daughter of three-time Formula One world champion and racing icon, Nelson Piquet. The couple met when Suarez had first moved to the United States. Interestingly, Julia&#8217;s brother Nelson Piquet Jr was helping Suarez with his English skills and later even played cupid when he introduced the Trackhouse Racing driver to his sister. https://twitter.com/Daniel_SuarezG/status/1596273065524350976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1596273065524350976%7Ctwgr%5E0f207dc7e5e41a37adfc757193d527057856ee08%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.essentiallysports.com%2Fnascar-news-who-is-daniel-suarezs-fiance-meet-trackhouse-racings-cup-series-stars-girlfriend-julia-piquet%2F Suarez also has an interesting connection to three-time Formula One champion, Max Verstappen. As it turns out, the two might even end up as brothers-in-law as Verstappen is dating Julia&#8217;s sister Kelly Piquet. https://twitter.com/Daniel_SuarezG/status/1739106464059228474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1739106464059228474%7Ctwgr%5E77b5bd1c23a66a2e1588f5dc7cb85a4bd504328b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.essentiallysports.com%2Fnascar-news-who-is-daniel-suarezs-fiance-meet-trackhouse-racings-cup-series-stars-girlfriend-julia-piquet%2F Daniel Suarez Net Worth 2024Â  As per reports, Daniel Suarez is approximately worth $6 million and his salary with Trackhouse Racing is estimated to be $4.5 million. Apart from that, he also has an online store www.danielsuarezracing.com, that sells merchandise and other items, such as mugs and stickers. Daniel Suarez Career Timeline Daniel Suarez began his racing career with karting way back in 2002. Then, in 2008, he moved to Mini-Stocks, which is the preliminary category of NASCAR Mexico. And, just two years later, the driver moved to the NASCAR Mexico Series, driving for Telcel Racing. Notably, he won &#8216;Rookie of the Year&#8217; in his debut year. In 2012, the Suarez started participating in the K&amp;N Pro Series East. However, his big break came in 2015 when he debuted full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 18 for Joe Gibbs Racing. And soon the stars aligned as he ended up winning the title just the next year. Subsequently, the Mexican driver debuted in the Cup Series in 2017. Jun 12, 2022; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) celebrates the win by splashing wine at the NASCAR Toyota &#8211; Save Mart 350 event at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Daniel Suarezâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Daniel Suarez enjoys a partnership with several high-profile brands such as Pristine Auction, Freeway Insurance, Quaker State, Mac Tools, Zippy Paws, Jockey, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Chevrolet, Choice Privileges, Commscope, Telmex, Alpine Stars, Coca-Cola and Bell Helmets. Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports Daniel Suarezâ€™s NASCAR Career Stats The driver has competed in 287 races in the NASCAR Cup Series and has clinched two wins, 60 Top 10s and three pole positions. In the Xfinity Series, he has three wins, 56 Top 10s and six poles in 87 races. Now, coming to NASCAR&#8217;s third division, the Craftsman Truck Series, the racer has one win, 16 Top 10s and one pole in 28 races. And, last but not the least, in the NASCAR Mexico series, Daniel Suarez has 11 wins, 39 Top 10s and 13 pole positions in 76 races. Daniel Suarezâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Daniel Suarez&#8217;s path in NASCAR has been iconic from the very start. Not only was the driver the first Mexican to participate in a NASCAR race, but he was also the first driver of his ethnicity to win a Cup Series race. He achieved the feat in 2022 at Sonoma Raceway in his 195th start, by beating RFK racing driver Chris Buescher. Jun 12, 2022; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) celebrates his win of the NASCAR Toyota &#8211; Save Mart 350 race event at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports He also won the Xfinity Series back in 2016 and became the first international winner of the series. Apart from that he was also crowned Corona Series Rookie of the Year and Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year in 2010 and 2015, respectively. Daniel Suarez in Popular Culture Apart from professional stock car racing, Daniel Suarez has also tried his hand in several other ventures. Among the most notable one is him lending his voice in Cars 3, for the character Daniel &#8220;Danny&#8221; SwÃ©rvez. Apart from that, he also had a cameo role in the Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista starrer movie Stuber(2019). Daniel Suarez&#8217;s Social Media  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/danielsuarezgarza/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/DanielSuarezG  Twitter https://twitter.com/Daniel_SuarezG    Full Name Daniel Alejandro SuÃ¡rez Garza  Popular Name Daniel Suarez  Birth Date January 7, 1992  Birth Place Monterrey,Â Nuevo LeÃ³n,Â Mexico  Age 32 (as of March 2024)  Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)  Weight 166 lb (75 kg)  Parents Alejandro Suarez, Rosaline Garza  Siblings Â Two brothers and one sister (names unknown)  Nationality Mexican  Ethnicity Mexican  Net Worth Approx. $6 million  Salary Approx. $4.5 million  Spouse Â &#8211;  Relationship/Marital Status Engaged to Julia Piquet  Children Â &#8211;  Profession Â Stock car racing driver  Team Trackhouse Racing

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>Ross Chastain: Net Worth 2024, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</b></h1>
<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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<td style="width: 366.486px;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RossChastainRacing/">https://www.facebook.com/RossChastainRacing/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 366.486px;height: 48px"><a href="https://twitter.com/RossChastain?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">https://twitter.com/RossChastain/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">Ross Lee Chastain</td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">Ross Chastain, Watermelon Man</td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">December 4, 1992<span class="noprint ForceAgeToShow">Â </span></td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">Alva, Florida, U.S.</td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">31</td>
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<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">Chad Chastain</td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">$4 million</td>
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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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