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L: Ross Chastain. R: Denny Hamlin. Image Credits: Imago.
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L: Ross Chastain. R: Denny Hamlin. Image Credits: Imago.
Ross Chastain has become somewhat famous when it comes to watermelon-based activities. The melon man has had his share of stints and on-track antics to be shot into popularity. Now, with his first race win anniversary approaching, Chastain decided to celebrate his win with a rather ambitious task, which of course involves a watermelon.
Recently, it was NASCAR journalist Jeff Gluck who revealed the Trackhouse Racing driver’s plans.
From the inbox: @RossChastain is going to commemorate the anniversary of his first career Cup win this weekend by dropping a watermelon off the 251-foot-tall observation tower at COTA.
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) March 20, 2023
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Chastain plans on throwing a watermelon off the 251 ft tall tower at COTA this weekend. Receiving this news, several fans could not control their urge to throw in a joke or two. Considering the recent tussle between Chastain and Denny Hamlin, fans brought up jokes on how the watermelon would somehow bounce off and go hit Hamlin.
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While most of the reactions were lighthearted, there was a certain faction that did not approve of the melon man dropping a melon.
Fans react to Ross Chastain as he prepares for the melon drop
It is certain that his melon drop would surely be a sight to behold for NASCAR fans. What a fantastic way to commemorate his first win anniversary in this sport, right? Fans surely would be anticipating a spectacle. However, on social media, fans remained divided on the melon-smashing idea.
Jeff Gluck on Twitter: Ross Chastain dropping a watermelon from COTA’s observation tower. from NASCAR
Talking about Chastain’s upcoming melon drop one fan joked, “And somehow, Denny Hamlin walks by at that exact time..”
Another fan said, “Sure everyone at ground level will be wearing NASCAR-approved ponchos that are watermelon juice repellent.”
Yet another fan joked that it was the “Most “Florida Man” Ross Chastain thing ever lol.”
I’ll catch it
— Erik Jones (@Erik_Jones) March 20, 2023
Knowing him, he’ll probably drop the watermelon on Hamlin.
— Jon Iaccino (@ji711) March 20, 2023
Despite all the jokes, there were quite a few individuals who did not like the melon drop idea.
Might be time to move on from the watermelon bit.
— Michael Curry (@_michaelcurry_) March 20, 2023
Tim Fedewa did this first. Copycat. 🙄
— Brian Murphy (@Brian_Murphy_) March 20, 2023
Anyone else tired of the watermelon bit?
— Dave Mazerolle (@DaveMazerolle4) March 20, 2023
Who cares
— 8Fan (@J_S_jla) March 20, 2023
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It's just my own opinion but I think the Smashing watermelon thing is just right down stupid🤷♂️
— Sweet George, Willie & Tiffany (@sweetgeorge48) March 20, 2023
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Despite the crowd being split on the watermelon spectacle, one thing is for sure: it definitely would be a delight to witness the drop in person. Just hopefully, no one decides to walk under the tower at that exact moment.
