What are your opinions of Ross Chastain?

He is what NASCAR needs right now. He’s someone that people talk about. As an athlete, it’s very hard to get people talking about you every week and it seems like Chastain has fans in the palm of his hand every single race weekend.

Ross is the image of how i wish more NASCAR drivers were. Hard as hell, willing to give you the bumper, stands up for himself, races to win the race.

Ross Chastain is EXACTLY what Nascar needs. He's Mr Excitement every single week. My new favorite driver.

NASCAR needs more drivers like Ross. He’s one of the few standout personalities to break into NASCAR in the last decade. And he’s also incredibly entertaining to watch, just like that dude in the 42 that he clocked on Sunday.

Love him or hate him, you gotta at least appriciate that the man is a walking highlight reel.

Ross Chastain is what the sport needs right now. Everytime he's mentioned, he's involved in something, EVERYONE talks about it. Numbers go up. Social media goes up. Ross Chastain has grinded his way to where he is today. From Stacey Compton taking a chance on him over a decade ago, getting shafted with the DC Solar ordeal, working hard wherever he goes. Is he probably overaggressive on track? Probably, but so was Dale Sr. at times. The agrression comes from him clawing his way in the lower ranks, and we need that in a sea of bland personalities (cause godforbid someone breathes the wrong way according to NASCAR).

Ross has that Dale Earnhardt style racing that NASCAR needs, but he needs to be able to capitalize at moments when he's not running over people

Like it or not he’s absolutely driving NASCAR right now. He’s not the most popular driver like Chase Elliott but he’s here to stay.

The Wall Ride at Martinsville will always be one of NASCAR's finest moments. Just to think of what went to through Hamlin's head as he saw Chastain pass him just before the finish line. HAH!!! Classic stuff. I think that just might be more memorable that the fabled "pass in the grass" (which really wasn't a pass).

I respect Ross for what he is and this is coming from a massive MTJ fan. Drivers like him have that aggression from clawing tooth and nail for every opportunity. I’ve seen it first hand in motocross. And his moves bring back that passion the sports been missing like Jeff Gordon said about his Dega win after fans threw beer cans at him.

That wall ride he did at Martinsville last year was amazing

I've been a fan of Chastain ever since when he drove for BKR in the truck series, I like that he's aggressive and doesn't * bleep * around. I love his celebration with the watermelon smash because it's funny. He's had to get his way up to the cup series, not fed on a silver platter like most of them. When Ross wins, I'm excited to heck. Hopefully he can win sometime this year?

I LOVE Ross, even though my 2 other favorite drivers are Bowman and Gragson, the incidents here and there are a small price to pay for the action and entertainment he provides week in and week out

I’ve been a Ross Chastain fan since 2015 because he’s from my home state/home county, he’s one of the few examples of drivers getting in a great team cuz of talent despite clawing his way to get to the top so many times, he’s got talent and shows he can be a successful driver! He’s a talented driver, but brainless and careless. I really love seeing Ross Chastain race hard and show his talent, but I don’t like it when he causes crashes or takes our other drivers and such. I’m a fan of his talent, but I hate it when he does cause issues and show no respect. I hate it when favorite racing drivers of mine have their dirty moments and disrespectful moments. I root for them cuz they’re talented and show they can win races and championships, like Will Power, The GOAT! Other than that, I’m happy to root for Ross. He’s making Lee County proud! :) (except when he’s causing problems)

I think ross is an absolute menace but i can't help but love him, he's great for the sport and he's gonna be a great villain for a long time

Love the fact that he isn't some walking billboard,but he just needs to embrace the villain persona

We need to at least respect that he is one of the most interesting drivers in the sport. The fact that he isn’t well known out of the Nascar sphere is idiotic because he could bring in new fans.

He is a great driver but he needs to clean up his driving a little

Ross Chastain races every race like it's his last and he has every right to. Dude's career almost died several times

He might not have a winning pedigree, but he is a top 5 machine. Just look at the points standing. Also, last year, 2 wins,0 in the playoffs, still got second. He (or maybe trackhouse) knows how to play the game. Would be curious if he is out performing the trackhouse equipment. Dont think so, Suarez runs with him most of the time, suarez is just more prone to mistakes.

Ross Chastain has been the best thing to happen to NASCAR in a decade. He’s the perfect juxtaposition to the new generation of baby face nepo-baby drivers like Chase Elliot and the Dillons. A guy that comes in to every race and drives like his job depends on it. That will do anything to win, and won’t back down to the old guard teams like Hendrick and JGR. Ross and Trackhouse emerged right as my interest in the sport began to wane. Now, I’m back to watching every race, and loving it. All hail the melon farmer.

Ross is my favorite driver since around his win at Talladega last year. My original fav was Dale Sr when I was a kid, then Dale Jr. I went the last several years without a fav but Ross is hitting all the spots. Ross Chastain - Bustin' Jaws and Breaking Laws!

Chastain does make things more interesting, and he certainly has his good moments and a good story, but when he gets into with people, it is just at stupidly frustrating times, and sometimes for no good reason at all. You could say his first win at COTA was a precurser to his reputation, since he junked two car on his way to win, one (Bowman) who did him no wrong but was in the crossfire of Dinger. The win is on the line that lap, so you can say there was good reason for it, though anything but clean. The entirety of Gateway was just garbage from him. He and Truex at Dover 2022 wasn't really clean either, as Truex wrecked because of a very late block that upset Truex's car. Him and Truex again at Atlanta 2, obviously more incidents with Hamlin. Him and Blaney at one race. Him and Kyle Busch I believe. Those are just the 2022 incidents that I remember off the top of my head. People want to compare him to Sr., but Sr. got flack for this too back in the day. He was booed at Charlotte a few times, his home race. Booed at Bristol after Rattling Terry's cage. Started the chain of events at Atlanta 1992 that lead to the end of Davey Allison's season, for no good reason at all, on lap 2. People that want good racing, regardless of era, don't like to see one guy junk cars for no reason. People rather see side by side racing to the line than a guy wrecking or spinning another guy before the line. It's this mentality for many fans is why Chastain is more frustrating than entertaining. Rather than the Sr. comparison, he actually reminds me more of a younger Keselowski, 2009-2014. Keselowski, especially in 2014, was making many veterans mad for absolute dumb reasons. The two big ones for him were Charlotte 2014, when he drove Hamlin dirty, sideswiped Kenseth on pitroad postrace when Kenseth's belts were off, and rear ended Steward after that. Then Texas the incident between him and Gordon. You could say the door was open, but it was smarter to stay behind Johnson and possibly shoot low if he got off the bottom. Going to the middle was stupid because the hole was still small and it could've damaged his tire instead of Gordon's. Not to mention Harvick was sick of him too that race. While the incidents are different, the bad decision making makes it feel like Keselowski and Chastain is a better comparison. Down the road he will be remembered more fondly for his best moments as well as what hes overcome, but right now outside of Denny Hamlin he is the most divisive driver in Cup right now, and will be until he cleans it up. You can still be exciting without being dirty. Kurt Busch and Kyle Larson proved it last year at Kansas. Of course you have the hail melon. You had the Atlanta finish this year. Watkins Glen has had plenty exciting but fair battles. Jimmy Spencer was named Mr. Excitement not really because of his on and off track scuffles, but because he had the closest win in history the year electronic timing and scoring was implemented. Like I said before, people tend to like these moments better, especially today. He will get there, but he is going to have to endure the wrath of a good part of the fanbase for now.

When I raced cars and motorcycles I heard all the same shit as what people whine about over Ross Chastain, people dislike someone that has confidence in themselves and aren't afraid to get closer to the edge than anyone else.

Big fan! He is aggressive, as he should be. These other drivers are too corporate.

Anyone have a link to that interview with Chastain on the farm with the 42 car?

He's one of my 3 favorite drivers in Cup right now! I've also had the opportunity to meet him several times and he's genuinely one of the nicest people I've ever met. First time I met him was Fall Richmond 2018 just after his first win- he had a Team Chevy appearance and when most drivers sign a couple autographs and dash, Ross stayed an additional like 15 minutes to sign EVERY autograph, shake EVERY hand, and take EVERY selfie. Awesome guy and fun to root for! I do tire of defending his more egregious antics so I hope he cleans up, but he's GREAT for the sport and I don't want him to change.

You will never get less than 100 from Ross. Good or bad as it may turn out,but history remembers the bold. I don't agree with everything he does,but respect the hell out of the man for staying hungry.

I personally like him a lot. In my opinion, NASCAR needs more aggressive drivers to make it more interesting. He is a breath of fresh air. I will admit that he does take it too far sometimes. PLEASE DONT FLAME ME IN THE REPLIES

In my opinion, I love Ross Chastain. He's bringing back that old school bumping and banging style of driving. One thing for certain: Chastain has made Nascar FUN again.

I feel that hes gonna take over for Kyle Busch who was the one always being hated and being the villian, byt Kyle has moved from those days nowadays and is just a very grizzled veteran lol, meanwhile Chastain is coming up and getting everyone angry, becoming the villian, so i love him for it

After not paying any attention to the sport since early childhood (my only view into the sport was my first ever best friend & Nascar 04' & 05' games) I got really into it & started watching full seasons in 2020. I struggled to find a driver I resonated with until the last lap at COTA last year. Ross captivated my attention & I'm not looking back. Been a wild ride but I'm a Chastain fan through & through. Love him or loathe him he's defintely spiced up the sport 🔥

Ross Chastain is that one kid that bullies everyone on the playground but then is an angel in front of the adults 💀

He's something new. He races the way he wants to and won't back down because of it. That's something you rarely see nowadays.

He knows exactly what hes doing. Notice him sit back just so slightly on every restart. Hes on the edge of the rules, and principles. I like him but also hate him.

I still can't get over the fact that people are saying that Ross Chastain won't win championship once he makes the final 4 because the drivers won't let him yet people where saying the same thing about Ty Gibbs yet still ended up winning the Xfinity Series championship. I say matter how much the drivers try to not let him win a championship they can only do so much until he actually wins a championship. Which is why I don't even try make those kind of bogus statements. You just can't pin that on a driver like it's a label and hope it rings true in the future. Pfft

I Love Denny, Ross, Kyle Busch, Gragson, Truex, and a bunch of other who have all gotten into ross, so whenever I see something like that, it's crazy, and I love it lol as a fan of everyone who has gotten pissed at Chastain and Chastain himself, this is fun asf

I'm a fan of clean driving style, probably influenced by watching F1 for over a decade. It was only last year that I gave NASCAR a try. My stereotype of NASCAR was all about bumping and rubbing, so discovering clean drivers like Chase Elliott made me really happy. I can tolerate Ross Chastain's aggressive and daring driving style because the current playoff format in NASCAR sometimes forces drivers to do whatever it takes to win. However, regardless of how friendly and kind he may be off the track, his repeated lack of respect and casual apologies after making mistakes on the track are the reasons I can't support him.

NASCAR should make Ross, employee of the month. They should make one of those cheesy, employee of the month portraits, with a smiling Ross Chastain, wearing his name badge, and hang one in everybody's garage area!!

Love the man!! He is the best thing to happen to NASCAR

I laugh my ass off every time I see the Hail Melon! That's an all time classic!

Whatever way you cut it, Ross is a gripping engima. Acts like he doesn't know the rules but crushing it. Either he is brillant or the luckiest hack to hit the track. Drivers can't stand him because he thinks and acts for himself, doesn't bow to pedigree and partly because his ready apologies dilute their frustrations of intent. Does he or doesn't he know exactly what he's doing? That's what I find most captivating.

Fans want drivers who have personality and then when kfb or Chastain or Elliott or others show some personality fans say they're just whining or being stupid I love nascar , but man the fan base is some of the most bipolar groups I've ever seen , Chastain is an awesome

I only love Ross he gets no hate from me. He is out there racing for himself only and there is nothing wrong with that. Fuck those other guys! 😂

Though I would never compare Chastain to the late Dale Sr. I see him No different than Sr. was back in the day. Very Blue collar, very relaxed, and also genuine. Without wanting to be Sr. himself, he is the modern day intimidator. Just think about it for a bit race fans.... Honestly (coming from a Chase Elliott fan). Chastain will be the driver (if he plays his role the same way) to become the most loved or hated driver in NASCAR. He is the kind of guy that by the skin of his teeth will win at any cost. No he doesn't have the championships under his belt, and his accolades are few and far in-between, but he truly is the making of something interesting that we haven't seen in a long while. He finally strike a great deal with Trackhouse and actually starts to perform for the team. A new team with large ambitions to be great. He is consistently in the top 5 or 10 if not taking the whole pie, and he makes moments happen on track that we haven't seen for some time. He takes risks, and truly drives the damn car like he stole it. Everyone has a reason to hate Chastain for the way he drives (including me), but you cannot deny that he is the man that NASCAR has been looking for, for some time now. He is what he is and isn't apologetic about it. This man spent years racing, never once thinking he was going to be a serious contender and now look at him. He is reckless, he is ambitious, he is borderline insane.......... But seriously..... Was Dale Sr. truly any different? I grew up a Gordon fan, so naturally, I disliked Dale, but that is because I preferred a certain style of driver to be my liking.... Hence why I am an Elliott fan, even though Elliott is softer than Gordon was in ways, but I can respect what Dale was as a man, and what he tried to accomplish, same as I can sort of respect Chastain for his road to greatness. This guy has grit, has ambitions, and is talented. Though I don't like how he drives..... I don't always hate it either. The only thing Chastain needs right now in his career, is his own Jeff Gordon. Someone who has skill, and drives with great talent, but also won't take his shit and is willing to play the cards they are dealt with, with zeal and carisma different from Chastain. I personally, don't know where I stand with Chastain. Loved him 4 years ago, then hated him. Loved him two years ago, then hated him. Those conflicting feelings are what change racing and revolutionize who WE are as a sport. He brings something to the table no matter what you think of him. Not even someone as controversial as Kyle Busch has been able to create such an interest in todays times. while KB is considered the villain to most, Chastain creates a vail in which even the good in this story can't tell if they side with him or not, and that is what makes this interesting. I am glad to see Chastain on the grid, even if he takes my driver out in some dumbshit and has me seething from his actions. IMO, he is the closest we have had to the late Dale since he himself passed away, but in a different tone, one that is more relative to our time now in this sport.

I have liked Chastain since he was 18, driving part time for Stacy Compton in trucks. When he got that shot with Ganassi in 2018, he became my favorite overall driver, if he had won or not. (I like Hamlin and Kyle Busch too)

I follow him since JD days in Xfinity. He surprised many people, I consider him as an autentic driver.

Been a fan of him since the gnassi xfinity days and I’m so glad he has risen to where he is now!

Drives like Dale Sr. In his rookie years he will become one of the best!

I like Ross because he'll do anything to race hard. He thinks outside the box and regardless of his "only two wins" he's up front pretty much every week threatening for a win. Kyle Busch has spent his entire career racing in a similar style and a horrible attitude. Has Kyle every gotten this much focus from the media and other drivers with everyone on the track blaming him for everything? Nope. Unlike Kyle, Ross doesn't cry about everything and blame everyone else. I never cared for his obviously fake apologies after incidents, but if you paid any attention this week.....he didn't apologize....at all. And he didn't need to. I think he's had enough of the BS and everyone blaming him for everything, especially when he didn't even touch them (Noah).

I used to be a Jimmie Johnson fan. Ever since he stepped away from the 48, I couldn't pick a driver. Until Ross Chastain. The Don'tGiveAFuck tour is rolling baby

He threw a good punch when "tough guy" grabbed his uniform & started pushing.

Ross is a true racer. I lost interest in racing after Dale passed but Ross has peaked my interest in racing again.

I agree with Austin, NASCAR needs him and i believe more drivers like him. Also, i feel there should be more drivers doing podcasts and KZfaq. Thanks for the video 😎👍

I like having Chastain in the pack purely out of his Chaotic Evil energy

Ross "Blue Shell" Chastain

I’m a Denny fan and I think Ross is the best heel in the sport.

I like it. It's great having someone that actually drives that hard.

As a Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Kyle Busch fan, I absolutely love Ross Chastain. The only thing I dislike about Ross, is Ross not owning it as the villain role like my two all time favorites (Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Kyle Busch) did, and the fact that he doesn’t win much. Other than that, I absolutely love his aggressive take no prisoners driving style. I’ll say this, as of right now, Kyle Larson is who I’m considering being my next favorite driver (once Kyle Busch retires). However, if Ross gets to where he’s winning consistently, continues to drive aggressive, and eventually wins a championship or maybe even multiple, he’ll definitely become my next favorite once Rowdy retires. Now some might ask, why do you say that? Because if you look at my top 5 personal all time favorite NASCAR drivers (1. Dale Earnhardt, 2. Kyle Busch, 3. Darrell Waltrip, 4. Tony Stewart, and 5. Rusty Wallace), then it’s not hard to figure out why I like Ross Chastain. I can’t even get mad when he gets into it with KFB, because honestly, I’d do the same thing (if I was talented enough to be a NASCAR driver for a good team). Aggressive driving, willing to use the bumper if it means winning the race, doesn’t care if fans boo you or not, that’s what I look for in the drivers I root for. And that’s why I base my future favorite driver off of my top 5 all time favorite drivers. Oh yeah, before I forget, the last and final thing I don’t like about Ross is he doesn’t provide sound bites like Dale Sr., Kyle Busch, DW, Smoke, or Rusty. As for everything else, get those wins, compete for championships and keep doing what you’re doing Watermelon man 🍉

im a chase elliot fan and ross won me over as a fan and i hope he keeps this aggressiveness up and not give the agreesiveness up.. the only thing i say he needs to get better is bumping them off without wrecking. he has dale sr type of racing and that is old school racing noone really does that driving enough todays racing. lets go chase elliot and ross chastain.

As a Busch brothers fan.... ....I like Ross Chastain, he's probably my favorite driver to come into the Cup series in the last 6-8 years

Ross Chastain is comparable to Darth Vader: The Villain you gotta love

I bet if he even lightly taps Larson one more time it won't end well for him. Same with Gragson, Hamlin, and if He INTENTIONALLY wrecks Harvick... Oh boy...

He got that Dale Sr. aggregation but where dale would give them a chance to get out of his way Ross just drives through them. It would change because his team owner like the results he putting up

Chastain has definitely kept it interesting. Love him or hate him, he's got you tuning in. I just need the hollow apologies to stop.

I love Chastain, he is such a charismatic guy with some bold moves! I hate Chastain, since he picks fights with the most toxic drivers/fanbases

I LOVE ROSS CHASTAIN !!! I'm not a bandwagon jumper. I'm old, when I like a guy, I stay loyal. Kurt Busch was my guy until the "stiff" cars hurt my man and made him retire. How could I not become a fan of Ross after that wall ride. I wasn't a Dale Sr. fan much, didn't hate him, but I would cheer on Bill Elliot. I was a real cowboy (round them up), and farmer. I'm not a fan of rich kids getting free rides to Nascar because of their daddy. Ross is from the dirt. GO>> WATERMELON HEAD

Chads like CHADstain Beta cucks don't That's pretty much the summary

Chastain brought me back to this sport after not following it since Earnhardt Sr.

Chastain is what the sport needs. His driving style reminds me of Dale sr. Though he ain’t Dale. He is coming in his own way.

Yes, I'm a fan of Ross Chastain. He is a racer. He is probably the most calculating driver on the track. Brilliant.

he crazy like that. simple as.

As a Larson fan. I’m also a Ross fan. Yeah Dover sucked. But Poole let off the throttle in the middle of a straight so I mean still Ross fault but Poole didn’t help himself. I love Ross aggression. Nascar needs his aggression. But I also agree he should own the villain role. Take it in stride. F those people crying lol

Ross Chastain is a household name

Chastain brings the frenzy and excitement back to NASCAR whether good or bad

I like a lot of things about him he's talented will move you but I'm really tired of him just taking out good drivers for no reason. That incident with Larson is a good example he kept forcing Larson up when he was already in the wall there's no room left but kept going.

I root for RFK, Ryan Newman, an Ross Chastain

I love him. He’s a great racer.

Ross is the new age Dale Earnhardt. The driver who everyone loathes with his no holds barred racing style.

ROSS CHASTIN lives rent free in every other Cup driver's head.

May seem funny but I never ate a single watermelon until Ross Chastain came into the Cup Series. Now I love eating watermelons 🍉 because of him.

Drivers have honestly had enough. When Mr. Hendrick makes a statement about your driving you've done fd up

I'm a Chase Elliott fan. And started not liking him because he crashed Elliott a few times. But then again he makes interesting storylines with his "antics". So I'm in the middle on Ross Chastain

Honestly there is not much difference between Stenhouse Jr. And Chastain.. besides a decent playoff run and the wall ride. I like both drivers and they have entertainment value but the art of racing is to balance the two styles. I think people love Chastain's potential because of the mile 1/2's.

If he can stop wrecking people every race I wouldn't mind him. Nascar can be bump and grind all day but if you're wrecking people's races (weekends really). I really want a nice aggressive race.. But I want a race not a bunch of wrecked cars that can no longer race.. If I wanted a demolition derby I'd go find a demolition derby to watch.

I don’t watch NASCAR but I love this guy lol

he is saving NASCAR LMFAO!

Like i said on Eric's Video. People want the Earnhardt era without the Earnhardt (Ross). Let Ross Eat!!!! I'm a Larson Fan and wear both there numbers on Sundays.

I wanna see how bad someone wants to win….tired of the “good guy” or nice guys”…show me some hunger and attitude

I’d been a Larson fan, but I love Chastain, I’m not upset with him how he races. Frankly hearing Larson I think he is a bit jealous of how Chastain made a wall ride work.

NASCAR fans: We need more characters in the sport Chastain actually showing some character and generating buzz Fans: No, not like that..

I mean.. I love Ross.. ever since his days Driving that Plain #15 Black car for Jay Robinson. And that 4 for JD Motorsports Yes he's aggressive but the one thing that gets annoying about him sometimes is that when he gets into it with someone He apologizes for his mistakes over and over and over and over only for him to do it again the next race and Sometimes in life not everyone accepts Apologies that easy.. also idk why do people blame him for that whole Gateway deal happened with chase last season. I feel like that was more on Austin Dillon Making it 3 wide. Not to mention i totally forget sometimes that his Brother races in the truck series since you see the last name. In the banner. Chastain... but its not ross. Its his brother Chad

As a die hard Chase Elliott fan I'm a Chastain fan. He is good for the sport

Hamlin will always be hated by me along with all Toyota drivers excluding LCM because I have no problems with them yet

I can’t even lie, once Harvick retires at the end of this year, I think Chastain will be my new favorite.

Ross is interesting. Both on and off the track. And Drivers that are interesting are good for NASCAR

Eh, Chastain does what Chastain does. The inner machinations of his mind are en enigma

I like Ross. This is exactly what NASCAR needs. He's fighting to win. These other kids need to nut up and drive their cars.

Ross is exposing all these spoiled baby kids driving, he’s old school, love it