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<h2><b>NASCAR Playoff Schedule</b></h2>
The 2023 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">NASCAR Cup Series</a> regular season finished off in emphatic fashion after a thrilling race at Daytona. Now, the much-awaited playoffs begin for this year's campaign with 16 drivers challenging for the title. While the competition only gets intense, it only gets tricky with the venues involved for the remaining 10 races.

Kickstarting with the Round of 16, the first race takes place on 3rd September with the Southern 500 at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/darlington-raceway/">Darlington Raceway</a>. It is then followed by the race at Hollywood Casino 4000 at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/kansas-speedway/">Kansas Speedway</a> on 10th September. After that, the round of 16 ends with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/bristol-motor-speedway/">Bristol Motor Speedway</a> on 16th September.

Once that's done, then begins the round of 12. It starts with the Autotrader Echopark Automotive 400 race at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/texas-motor-speedway/">Texas Motor Speedway</a> on 24th September. Following that, the Cup Series moves to the Yellawood 500 at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/talladega-superspeedway/">Talladega Superspeedway</a> on 1st October. Finally, the round ends with the Bank of America Roval 400 race on 8th October at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/charlotte-motor-speedway/">Charlotte Motor Speedway</a> Roval.

[caption id="attachment_2069888" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2069888" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-08-27T035119Z_812682395_MT1USATODAY21286511_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-COKE-ZERO-SUGAR-400.jpg" alt="NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> Aug 26, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) leads the field during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

After the six races begin the Round of 8, first with the South Point 400 race at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/las-vegas-motor-speedway/">Las Vegas Motor Speedway</a> on 15th October. The second race of the round will be carried out on 22nd October at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/homestead-miami-speedway/">Homestead-Miami Speedway</a>. Once that's done, the penultimate race of the 2023 season will be the Xfinity 500 race at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/martinsville-speedway/">Martinsville Speedway</a> on 29th October.

Eventually, the final race of the campaign will be at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/phoenix-raceway/">Phoenix Raceway</a>, bringing curtains to this year's action on 5th November. While these 10 races will be conducted on different tracks, the format of the playoffs makes it an exciting affair.
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<td><strong>Round of 16</strong></td>
<td><strong>Round of 12</strong></td>
<td><strong>Round of 8</strong></td>
<td><strong>Championship race</strong></td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun., Sept. 3 - Southern 500 - Darlington Raceway <strong>(Winner: Kyle Larson)</strong></td>
<td>Sun., Sept. 24 - Texas Motor Speedway <strong>(Winner: William Byron)</strong></td>
<td>Sun., Oct. 15 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway <strong>(Winner: Kyle Larson)</strong></td>
<td>Sun., Nov. 5 - Phoenix Raceway</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun., Sept. 10 - Kansas Speedway <strong>(Winner: Tyler Reddick)</strong></td>
<td>Sun., Oct. 1 - Talladega Superspeedway? <strong>(Winner: Ryan Blaney)</strong></td>
<td>Sun., Oct. 22 - Homestead-Miami Speedway <strong>(Winner: Christopher Bell)</strong></td>
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<td>Sat., Sept. 16 - Bristol Motor Speedway <strong>(Winner: Denny Hamlin)</strong></td>
<td>Sun., Oct. 8 - Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval <strong>(Winner: AJ Allmendinger)</strong></td>
<td>Sun., Oct. 29 - Martinsville Speedway</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<b>NASCAR Cup Series playoff format</b>

The current playoff format isn't as difficult as it looks to understand. The Cup Series playoff uses an elimination-style format possessing four rounds in total. It starts with the Round of 16 where all the 16 drivers in the playoff compete in three races.

However, at the end of those three races, the four drivers below the cut-off line get eliminated. Then begins the Round of 12 which also contains competing in three races. Again, the four drivers below the cut-off line get eliminated, leaving 8 of them.

With the same logic and rules applied in the Round of 8, it all comes down to the last four remaining drivers. It goes down to the wire at Phoenix Raceway with the Championship 4 race where the best four drivers in the competition battle for the title in Arizona. Interestingly, the points system involved makes the competition more wild with time.
<h2><b>NASCAR Cup Series points system</b></h2>
The regular season gave a glimpse of how the desperation of winning points could prompt drivers to their limits. Despite his best efforts, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chase-elliott/">Chase Elliott</a> failed to make it to the playoffs this season, the first time ever he did that in his career. While points weren't enough to help his cause, the same could not be said for the final 16 drivers in the playoffs.

Without a doubt, every driver would be fighting to finish as high as possible in every race. The 10 races would see 36 to 40 drivers competing depending on the event or the track. The race winner would get 40 points, the second-place finisher would get 35 points, the third-place finisher would get 34 points, and so on. Notably, drivers who finish between the 36th and 40th position would get a single point.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To be good is one thing.</p>
To be great is another.

The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NASCARPlayoffs</a> begin Sunday. <a href="https://t.co/QF7nWIDGlJ">pic.twitter.com/QF7nWIDGlJ</a>

? NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1696681733523918871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
Another mode of earning points would be through stage wins. 10 points would be awarded for winning each stage. Since the race is divided into three stages, 10 points each will be awarded for Stage 1 and Stage 2 wins. Not only that, while these 10 points are for the winner, the second place gets nine, the third place gets eight, and so on until the 10th place gets a single point.

For example, if a driver wins one of the first two stages and fails to finish the race, he would still end the race with 10 points. At the same time, if a driver wins both the first two stages and the race, he could go on to win 60 points in total. What this does is give every racer an incentive to strongly compete in every phase of the playoff race.

It is worth mentioning that drivers who have accumulated playoff points in the regular season will be carried forward in the playoffs. This would give them a small advantage and a slight leeway in case things go wrong in a race. Having said that, surviving in the playoffs is as difficult as qualifying for it.
<h2><b>What makes a driver qualify for the NASCAR playoffs?</b></h2>
It is no secret that qualifying for the NASCAR playoffs is no less than an achievement. Despite his best efforts, it took <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bubba-wallace/">Bubba Wallace</a> six years to get into the playoff for the first time. In fact, the introduction of Next-Gen cars has only made it more tricky.

Mathematically, a win in the regular season doesn't assure a place in the playoffs. However, more often than not a victory has almost secured a place in the playoffs. Since the current playoff format was introduced in 2014, the Cup Series hasn't witnessed more than 16 different winners in a regular season.

So practically, a win does help in making it to the playoffs. In the event there is more than one driver without a win competing for the spot, the drivers with the most overall points make the cut. In fact, it is with this logic that Wallace and two other drivers made it to the playoffs in 2023.
<h2><b>Who are the NASCAR drivers in the playoffs?</b></h2>
During the course of 26 races in the regular season, there have been some remarkable performances, to say the least. While a few of them were unexpected, it has certainly brought a different flavor to NASCAR's top-tier racing. Both <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/william-byron/">William Byron</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/martin-truex-jr/">Martin Truex Jr</a> have raced incredibly well to cement their place at the top.

While the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing/">Joe Gibbs Racing</a> driver won the regular season championship, Byron would hope to go all the way in the playoffs. Another <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/hendrick-motorsports/">Hendrick Motorsports</a> star who has done well this season is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kyle-larson">Kyle Larson</a>. While he won two races in the regular season, he could have easily won more had it not been for some unfortunate events.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In his final season, <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinHarvick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KevinHarvick</a> will be racing for his second championship. ?</p>
The No. 4 clinches a spot in the 2023 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NASCARPlayoffs</a> on points. <a href="https://t.co/1nipRDyQ8v">pic.twitter.com/1nipRDyQ8v</a>

? NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1693375004472152498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a></blockquote>
It must not have been easy for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rick-hendrick/">Rick Hendrick</a> given how they only have two drivers in the playoffs this campaign. However, that's not the case with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-gibbs/">Joe Gibbs</a> as along with Truex Jr, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/denny-hamlin/">Denny Hamlin</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/christopher-bell/">Christopher Bell</a> have also made it to the final 16. While Hamlin's contract situation at JGR remains uncertain, it is a massive opportunity for him to win his first-ever championship.

Speaking of JGR and contracts, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/richard-childress/">Richard Childress Racing</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kyle-busch/">Kyle Busch</a> also made it to the playoffs with three wins this season. One of the biggest surprises of the final 16 would be <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chris-buescher/">Chris Buescher</a>. His late surge in the regular season saw him register three wins in the last five weeks.

The playoffs will also see <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ross-chastain/">Ross Chastain</a>, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ryan-blaney/">Ryan Blaney</a>, Michael McDowell, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ricky-stenhouse-jr/">Ricky Stenhouse Jr</a>, who all made it through a single win in the first 26 races of the season. However, the ones to make it without a win are Bubba Wallace, the retiring <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-harvick/">Kevin Harvick</a>, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/brad-keselowski/">Brad Keselowski</a>. It is certainly interesting to see if there's a new winner this time around.
<h2><b>What playoff drivers have won the NASCAR Cup Series championship before?</b></h2>
Winning the NASCAR Cup Series hasn't been an easy task. Despite his terrific experience and skills, Denny Hamlin has struggled to win it once in 19 years. Having said that, he has had drivers alongside him who have won it before. In fact, even the current bunch of drivers in the playoff know what it is like to be a title winner.

Out of the 16 drivers, 6 of them have already won it previously. This year's regular season champion, Martin Truex Jr has already won the Cup Series back in 2017. With his incredible form this campaign, he is undoubtedly one of the front-runners to repeat the feat.

Along with Truex Jr lies Kyle Busch who has also known the amazing feeling of being a Cup Series champion. Having won it twice, the RCR driver would be inching to win it with his new team. Other former championship winners include Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, and Kevin Harvick. While all of these drivers have the potential to double their tally, it would take a wild effort for them to go all the way this season.
<h2><b>NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings</b></h2>
Clearly, winning the championship will be the agenda for all the final 16 drivers involved. While it is easier said than done, there is no discounting anyone involved. Currently, William Byron and Martin Truex Jr lead the charts with 36 playoff points to their name each.

They are followed by Denny Hamlin and Chris Buescher who have 25 and 21 playoff points respectively. All the next four names are some of the brightest names in the sport. Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, and Ross Chastain take up the next four spots with 19, 17, 14, and 11 playoff points respectively.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Appreciate all the kind notes this week from fans, media, friends, partners and my teammates.</p>
After all we?ve been through, I?m still standing; hungry and ready for the 2023 nascar playoffs to begin<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/6neverQuits?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#6neverQuits</a> <a href="https://t.co/Uu38wIjECI">pic.twitter.com/Uu38wIjECI</a>

? Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/keselowski/status/1696307508241944861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2023</a></blockquote>
While the list only gets more spicy, the outcome only gets more unpredictable race after race. Brad Keselowski and Tyler Reddick have 10 and nine playoff points to their name so far. With eight points to their name, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney occupy the two spots just above the cutoff line going into the Round of 16.

The final four before the race at Darlington sees Michael McDowell in the 13th place with seven playoff points. Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Kevin Harvick have five and four points to their name respectively. Last but not least, Bubba Wallace has failed to win a playoff point in the regular season. It is interesting to see how he does in his playoff debut, especially how he deals with the non-playoff drivers.

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Latest Standings:</strong></span>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Driver</strong>?</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">?Points</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#24 William Byron</span></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center">4126</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">#20 Christopher Bell</span></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center">4110</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#12 Ryan Blaney</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#5 Kyle Larson</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#45 Tyler Reddick</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4096</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#11 Denny Hamlin</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4089</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#19 Martin Truex Jr</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4089</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#17 Chris Buescher</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4063</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#6 Brad Keselowski</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2263</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#1 Ross Chastain</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#23 Bubba Wallace</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2216</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#8 Kyle Busch</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#22 Joey Logano</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#4 Kevin Harvick</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#34 Michael McDowell</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>#47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2136</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><b>Do non-playoff drivers also compete in Playoffs?</b></h2>
Unlike other sports, NASCAR interprets elimination differently. Despite not making it to the final 16, the non-playoff drivers remain part of the balance 10 races in the 2023 season. Most notably, they would hope to win and help their team gather more points.

With not much at stake, many opt to try out different tactics and setups during these races. The best a non-playoff driver can finish at the end of the season would be with a 17th-placed finish. Other than that, some of the drivers also tend to use this opportunity to help their playoff-qualified drivers in their bid to win the title.

Having said that, it is worth noting that NASCAR tends to take strict actions on any mala fide act or intent on track indicating in this direction. Some even do it with revenge in their mind due to past duels earlier in the campaign. So, there's plenty for even the non-playoff drivers to make the final 16 an entertaining affair.

NASCAR Playoffs

NASCAR Playoff Schedule The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series regular season finished off in emphatic fashion after a thrilling race at Daytona. Now, the much-awaited playoffs begin for this year&#8217;s campaign with 16 drivers challenging for the title. While the competition only gets intense, it only gets tricky with the venues involved for the remaining 10 races. Kickstarting with the Round of 16, the first race takes place on 3rd September with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. It is then followed by the race at Hollywood Casino 4000 at Kansas Speedway on 10th September. After that, the round of 16 ends with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on 16th September. Once that&#8217;s done, then begins the round of 12. It starts with the Autotrader Echopark Automotive 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway on 24th September. Following that, the Cup Series moves to the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on 1st October. Finally, the round ends with the Bank of America Roval 400 race on 8th October at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval. Aug 26, 2023; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) leads the field during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports After the six races begin the Round of 8, first with the South Point 400 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on 15th October. The second race of the round will be carried out on 22nd October at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Once that&#8217;s done, the penultimate race of the 2023 season will be the Xfinity 500 race at Martinsville Speedway on 29th October. Eventually, the final race of the campaign will be at Phoenix Raceway, bringing curtains to this year&#8217;s action on 5th November. While these 10 races will be conducted on different tracks, the format of the playoffs makes it an exciting affair.  Round of 16 Round of 12 Round of 8 Championship race  Sun., Sept. 3 &#8211; Southern 500 &#8211; Darlington Raceway (Winner: Kyle Larson) Sun., Sept. 24 &#8211; Texas Motor Speedway (Winner: William Byron) Sun., Oct. 15 &#8211; Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Winner: Kyle Larson) Sun., Nov. 5 &#8211; Phoenix Raceway  Sun., Sept. 10 &#8211; Kansas Speedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick) Sun., Oct. 1 &#8211; Talladega Superspeedway? (Winner: Ryan Blaney) Sun., Oct. 22 &#8211; Homestead-Miami Speedway (Winner: Christopher Bell)  Sat., Sept. 16 &#8211; Bristol Motor Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin) Sun., Oct. 8 &#8211; Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval (Winner: AJ Allmendinger) Sun., Oct. 29 &#8211; Martinsville Speedway   NASCAR Cup Series playoff format The current playoff format isn&#8217;t as difficult as it looks to understand. The Cup Series playoff uses an elimination-style format possessing four rounds in total. It starts with the Round of 16 where all the 16 drivers in the playoff compete in three races. However, at the end of those three races, the four drivers below the cut-off line get eliminated. Then begins the Round of 12 which also contains competing in three races. Again, the four drivers below the cut-off line get eliminated, leaving 8 of them. With the same logic and rules applied in the Round of 8, it all comes down to the last four remaining drivers. It goes down to the wire at Phoenix Raceway with the Championship 4 race where the best four drivers in the competition battle for the title in Arizona. Interestingly, the points system involved makes the competition more wild with time. NASCAR Cup Series points system The regular season gave a glimpse of how the desperation of winning points could prompt drivers to their limits. Despite his best efforts, Chase Elliott failed to make it to the playoffs this season, the first time ever he did that in his career. While points weren&#8217;t enough to help his cause, the same could not be said for the final 16 drivers in the playoffs. Without a doubt, every driver would be fighting to finish as high as possible in every race. The 10 races would see 36 to 40 drivers competing depending on the event or the track. The race winner would get 40 points, the second-place finisher would get 35 points, the third-place finisher would get 34 points, and so on. Notably, drivers who finish between the 36th and 40th position would get a single point. To be good is one thing. To be great is another. The #NASCARPlayoffs begin Sunday. pic.twitter.com/QF7nWIDGlJ ? NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 30, 2023 Another mode of earning points would be through stage wins. 10 points would be awarded for winning each stage. Since the race is divided into three stages, 10 points each will be awarded for Stage 1 and Stage 2 wins. Not only that, while these 10 points are for the winner, the second place gets nine, the third place gets eight, and so on until the 10th place gets a single point. For example, if a driver wins one of the first two stages and fails to finish the race, he would still end the race with 10 points. At the same time, if a driver wins both the first two stages and the race, he could go on to win 60 points in total. What this does is give every racer an incentive to strongly compete in every phase of the playoff race. It is worth mentioning that drivers who have accumulated playoff points in the regular season will be carried forward in the playoffs. This would give them a small advantage and a slight leeway in case things go wrong in a race. Having said that, surviving in the playoffs is as difficult as qualifying for it. What makes a driver qualify for the NASCAR playoffs? It is no secret that qualifying for the NASCAR playoffs is no less than an achievement. Despite his best efforts, it took Bubba Wallace six years to get into the playoff for the first time. In fact, the introduction of Next-Gen cars has only made it more tricky. Mathematically, a win in the regular season doesn&#8217;t assure a place in the playoffs. However, more often than not a victory has almost secured a place in the playoffs. Since the current playoff format was introduced in 2014, the Cup Series hasn&#8217;t witnessed more than 16 different winners in a regular season. So practically, a win does help in making it to the playoffs. In the event there is more than one driver without a win competing for the spot, the drivers with the most overall points make the cut. In fact, it is with this logic that Wallace and two other drivers made it to the playoffs in 2023. Who are the NASCAR drivers in the playoffs? During the course of 26 races in the regular season, there have been some remarkable performances, to say the least. While a few of them were unexpected, it has certainly brought a different flavor to NASCAR&#8217;s top-tier racing. Both William Byron and Martin Truex Jr have raced incredibly well to cement their place at the top. While the Joe Gibbs Racing driver won the regular season championship, Byron would hope to go all the way in the playoffs. Another Hendrick Motorsports star who has done well this season is Kyle Larson. While he won two races in the regular season, he could have easily won more had it not been for some unfortunate events. In his final season, @KevinHarvick will be racing for his second championship. ? The No. 4 clinches a spot in the 2023 #NASCARPlayoffs on points. pic.twitter.com/1nipRDyQ8v ? NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 20, 2023 It must not have been easy for Rick Hendrick given how they only have two drivers in the playoffs this campaign. However, that&#8217;s not the case with Joe Gibbs as along with Truex Jr, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell have also made it to the final 16. While Hamlin&#8217;s contract situation at JGR remains uncertain, it is a massive opportunity for him to win his first-ever championship. Speaking of JGR and contracts, Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch also made it to the playoffs with three wins this season. One of the biggest surprises of the final 16 would be Chris Buescher. His late surge in the regular season saw him register three wins in the last five weeks. The playoffs will also see Ross Chastain, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Michael McDowell, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr, who all made it through a single win in the first 26 races of the season. However, the ones to make it without a win are Bubba Wallace, the retiring Kevin Harvick, and Brad Keselowski. It is certainly interesting to see if there&#8217;s a new winner this time around. What playoff drivers have won the NASCAR Cup Series championship before? Winning the NASCAR Cup Series hasn&#8217;t been an easy task. Despite his terrific experience and skills, Denny Hamlin has struggled to win it once in 19 years. Having said that, he has had drivers alongside him who have won it before. In fact, even the current bunch of drivers in the playoff know what it is like to be a title winner. Out of the 16 drivers, 6 of them have already won it previously. This year&#8217;s regular season champion, Martin Truex Jr has already won the Cup Series back in 2017. With his incredible form this campaign, he is undoubtedly one of the front-runners to repeat the feat. Along with Truex Jr lies Kyle Busch who has also known the amazing feeling of being a Cup Series champion. Having won it twice, the RCR driver would be inching to win it with his new team. Other former championship winners include Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, and Kevin Harvick. While all of these drivers have the potential to double their tally, it would take a wild effort for them to go all the way this season. NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings Clearly, winning the championship will be the agenda for all the final 16 drivers involved. While it is easier said than done, there is no discounting anyone involved. Currently, William Byron and Martin Truex Jr lead the charts with 36 playoff points to their name each. They are followed by Denny Hamlin and Chris Buescher who have 25 and 21 playoff points respectively. All the next four names are some of the brightest names in the sport. Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, and Ross Chastain take up the next four spots with 19, 17, 14, and 11 playoff points respectively. Appreciate all the kind notes this week from fans, media, friends, partners and my teammates. After all we?ve been through, I?m still standing; hungry and ready for the 2023 nascar playoffs to begin#6neverQuits pic.twitter.com/Uu38wIjECI ? Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) August 28, 2023 While the list only gets more spicy, the outcome only gets more unpredictable race after race. Brad Keselowski and Tyler Reddick have 10 and nine playoff points to their name so far. With eight points to their name, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney occupy the two spots just above the cutoff line going into the Round of 16. The final four before the race at Darlington sees Michael McDowell in the 13th place with seven playoff points. Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Kevin Harvick have five and four points to their name respectively. Last but not least, Bubba Wallace has failed to win a playoff point in the regular season. It is interesting to see how he does in his playoff debut, especially how he deals with the non-playoff drivers. Latest Standings:  Driver? ?Points  #24 William Byron 4126  #20 Christopher Bell 4110  #12 Ryan Blaney 4106  #5 Kyle Larson 4105  #45 Tyler Reddick 4096  #11 Denny Hamlin 4089  #19 Martin Truex Jr 4089  #17 Chris Buescher 4063  #6 Brad Keselowski 2263  #1 Ross Chastain 2219  #23 Bubba Wallace 2216  #8 Kyle Busch 2210  #22 Joey Logano 2198  #4 Kevin Harvick 2170  #34 Michael McDowell 2145  #47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr 2136  Do non-playoff drivers also compete in Playoffs? Unlike other sports, NASCAR interprets elimination differently. Despite not making it to the final 16, the non-playoff drivers remain part of the balance 10 races in the 2023 season. Most notably, they would hope to win and help their team gather more points. With not much at stake, many opt to try out different tactics and setups during these races. The best a non-playoff driver can finish at the end of the season would be with a 17th-placed finish. Other than that, some of the drivers also tend to use this opportunity to help their playoff-qualified drivers in their bid to win the title. Having said that, it is worth noting that NASCAR tends to take strict actions on any mala fide act or intent on track indicating in this direction. Some even do it with revenge in their mind due to past duels earlier in the campaign. So, there&#8217;s plenty for even the non-playoff drivers to make the final 16 an entertaining affair.

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<h2>Nascar Xfinity Series Standings, Schedule, Championship 2021, Results</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
NASCAR organizes a stock car racing series called NASCAR Xfinity Series. The minor league of NASCAR, the Xfinity series is considered as a stage for young drivers to venture up to the association's high-level hustling, the Cup Series.

The Xfinity Series races are held as a feeder race on the day preceding a Cup Series occasion planned for the end of that week.

Started in 1982, it was first called the Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series from 1982 to 1983. In 1984, the name was changed to the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series. This name endured from 1984 to 2002.

It was then called The NASCAR Busch Series from 2003 till 2007, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series from 2008 through 2014.

It is presently supported by Comcast by means of its buyer link brand Xfinity, hence the current nomenclature of the series.

[caption id="attachment_401094" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-401094" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201005232211/2020-10-03T233313Z_895798661_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-AGPRO-300-1.jpg" alt="NASCAR Xfinity Series" width="1920" height="1133" /> Oct 3, 2020; Lincoln, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Chase Briscoe (98) leads NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Noah Gragson (9) at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Sponsorship</h2>
On September 3, 2014, it was reported that Comcast would turn into the new sponsor of the Xfinity Series through its TV and web brand Xfinity. In 2016, NASCAR actualized a seven-race season finisher framework like the one utilized in the NASCAR Cup Series.

On August 21, 2019, NASCAR declared that the number of drivers of the NASCAR Xfinity Series will be reduced from 38 to 36.
<h2>Top Drivers</h2>
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 	<li>Kyle Busch - The two-time NASCAR Cup Series Winner and Xfinity Series Champion is the leader in the Xfinity Series in terms of most wins. He has 97 victories.</li>
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[caption id="attachment_423958" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-423958" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201026191109/GettyImages-1129425494.jpg" alt="Kyle Busch smiling in the Daytona 500 pre-race press conference" width="1920" height="1278" /> DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: NASCAR driver Kyle Busch speaks with the media during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
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 	<li>Mark Martin - Mark has participated in excess of 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. He has won 49 races.</li>
 	<li>Kevin Harvick - Kevin is two times Xfinity Series champion and has also won the Cup Series in 2014. He has 47 Xfinity victories.</li>
 	<li>?Brad Keselowski - The 2010 Xfinity Series Champion has raced in over 250 races in Xfinity Series. He has won 39 races.</li>
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[caption id="attachment_434609" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-434609" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-621218970.jpg" alt="Brad Keselowski after winning an Xfinity Series race in Texas" width="1920" height="1280" /> FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for pole position for the NASCAR XFINITY Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Playoffs</h2>
12 drivers fit the bill for the Xfinity Series postseason races. Success in the initial 26 races would propel a driver into the Playoffs. After the 26th race, the season finisher field of 12 drivers is set.

The Xfinity Series utilizes a similar elimination rule as the NASCAR Cup Series.

Season finisher comprises seven races divided into three sections. The first and the second part have three races each, after which four drivers are dropped. The last race is the Playoff finale where the last four drivers battle for the title.
<h2>2020 Season</h2>
[caption id="attachment_455702" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455702" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1165940843.jpg" alt="Austin Cindric celebrates during the NASCAR Xfinity Series" width="1920" height="1278" /> WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 03: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 MoneyLion Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 03, 2019 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)[/caption]

Chase Briscoe dominated the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series. He has won eight races.

The next driver on the list is Austin Cindric. He won three races in addition to the Regular Season Championship.

Following the Racing Lovers 250 at Richmond Raceway, Austin Cindric secured the Regular Season Championship. He became the 2020 Xfinity Series Champion in the wake of winning the season-finishing race at Phoenix.

Likewise, Team Penske clinched its sixth Owners' Championship, Chevrolet won the Manufacturer's Championship, and Harrison Burton took the NASCAR Rookie of the Year respects.
<h2>2021 Season</h2>
The 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series is the 40th season of the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The season will start at Daytona International Speedway with the Beef. It's What's for Dinner. 300 on February 13.

The normal season will end with the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17. The NASCAR Playoffs will end with the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 6.
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<td width="301">Stock Cars</td>
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<td width="301">United States of America</td>
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<td width="301">1982</td>
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<td width="301">????????? 2020- Austin Cindric

????????? 2019- Tyler Reddick

????????? 2018- Tyler Reddick

????????? 2017- William Byron

????????? 2016- Daniel Su?rez</td>
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<td width="301">NBCSN, Fox Sports, Eurosport, TSN, RDS</td>
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<td width="301">Daytona, Charlotte, Bristol, Talladega</td>
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Nascar Xfinity Series Standings, Schedule, Championship 2021, Results History NASCAR organizes a stock car racing series called NASCAR Xfinity Series. The minor league of NASCAR, the Xfinity series is considered as a stage for young drivers to venture up to the association&#8217;s high-level hustling, the Cup Series. The Xfinity Series races are held as a feeder race on the day preceding a Cup Series occasion planned for the end of that week. Started in 1982, it was first called the Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series from 1982 to 1983. In 1984, the name was changed to the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series. This name endured from 1984 to 2002. It was then called The NASCAR Busch Series from 2003 till 2007, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series from 2008 through 2014. It is presently supported by Comcast by means of its buyer link brand Xfinity, hence the current nomenclature of the series. Oct 3, 2020; Lincoln, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Chase Briscoe (98) leads NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Noah Gragson (9) at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports Sponsorship On September 3, 2014, it was reported that Comcast would turn into the new sponsor of the Xfinity Series through its TV and web brand Xfinity. In 2016, NASCAR actualized a seven-race season finisher framework like the one utilized in the NASCAR Cup Series. On August 21, 2019, NASCAR declared that the number of drivers of the NASCAR Xfinity Series will be reduced from 38 to 36. Top Drivers Kyle Busch &#8211; The two-time NASCAR Cup Series Winner and Xfinity Series Champion is the leader in the Xfinity Series in terms of most wins. He has 97 victories. DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 13: NASCAR driver Kyle Busch speaks with the media during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Mark Martin &#8211; Mark has participated in excess of 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. He has won 49 races. Kevin Harvick &#8211; Kevin is two times Xfinity Series champion and has also won the Cup Series in 2014. He has 47 Xfinity victories. ?Brad Keselowski &#8211; The 2010 Xfinity Series Champion has raced in over 250 races in Xfinity Series. He has won 39 races. FORT WORTH, TX &#8211; NOVEMBER 05: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for pole position for the NASCAR XFINITY Series O&#8217;Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) Playoffs 12 drivers fit the bill for the Xfinity Series postseason races. Success in the initial 26 races would propel a driver into the Playoffs. After the 26th race, the season finisher field of 12 drivers is set. The Xfinity Series utilizes a similar elimination rule as the NASCAR Cup Series. Season finisher comprises seven races divided into three sections. The first and the second part have three races each, after which four drivers are dropped. The last race is the Playoff finale where the last four drivers battle for the title. 2020 Season WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK &#8211; AUGUST 03: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 MoneyLion Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 03, 2019 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) Chase Briscoe dominated the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series. He has won eight races. The next driver on the list is Austin Cindric. He won three races in addition to the Regular Season Championship. Following the Racing Lovers 250 at Richmond Raceway, Austin Cindric secured the Regular Season Championship. He became the 2020 Xfinity Series Champion in the wake of winning the season-finishing race at Phoenix. Likewise, Team Penske clinched its sixth Owners&#8217; Championship, Chevrolet won the Manufacturer&#8217;s Championship, and Harrison Burton took the NASCAR Rookie of the Year respects. 2021 Season The 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series is the 40th season of the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The season will start at Daytona International Speedway with the Beef. It&#8217;s What&#8217;s for Dinner. 300 on February 13. The normal season will end with the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17. The NASCAR Playoffs will end with the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 6.  Category Stock Cars  Country United States of America  Inaugural season 1982  Last 5 winners ????????? 2020- Austin Cindric ????????? 2019- Tyler Reddick ????????? 2018- Tyler Reddick ????????? 2017- William Byron ????????? 2016- Daniel Su?rez  Current leader NA  Where to watch NBCSN, Fox Sports, Eurosport, TSN, RDS  Top Venues Daytona, Charlotte, Bristol, Talladega

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<h2>Austin Cindric 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Austin Cindric is an American racing driver. He contends full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Austin drives the No. 22 Ford Mustang for Team Penske.

He is the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion.
<h2>Austin Cindric: Stats and Championships</h2>
Cindric began his career in legends vehicle and Bandolero in North Carolina. In 2013 and 2014 he competed in the U.S. F2000 National Championship. In 2013 he completed seventeenth, driving for Andretti Autosport.

In 2014 he changed his team and joined Pabst Racing Services, completing fourteenth. He likewise contended in Historic Sports Car Racing. Austin even won a race in a Porsche 944.

In 2016, he drove the No. 6 McLaren for K-PAX Racing in the Pirelli World Challenge. Austin also joined Martin-McClure Racing for two K&amp;N Pro Series East occasions and for Brad Keselowski Racing in the No. 2 F-150 at Dover International Speedway.

During the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, he snatched the pole position for the season's solitary street course race. It was held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

In August 2017, Cindric joined Team Penske. He drove the no. 22 car for the Xfinity Series race at Road America.

In 2018, Cindric ran the full season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He drove three distinctive Ford Mustangs: Penske's No. 12 and No. 22 Fords, and the No. 60 Ford of Roush Fenway Racing.

On November 8, 2018, Team Penske declared that Cindric would contend full-time in their No. 22 Ford Mustang in 2019. MoneyLion was his primary sponsor.

In August 2019, Cindric won his first NASCAR Xfinity race with consecutive road course triumphs at Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio.

In 2020, he won the regular-season title with a 10th spot finish in the finale at Richmond. He entered the post-season with five victories. Cindric succeeded at Phoenix to win the 2020 Xfinity title.
<h2>Austin Cindric: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
As per the <a href="http://peopleai.com/fame/identities/austin-cindric">internet sources</a>, the Net Worth of the 2020 Xfinity Series Champion is $1 Million.
<h2>Auston Cindric: Sponsors</h2>
Primary sponsors of Austin Cindric are MoneyLion, Menards, PPG, Snap-on, Enersys, LTi Ford Mustang.

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<h2>Austin Cindric: Family</h2>
Austin Cindric is the son of Team Penske president Tim Cindric. He is the grandson of IndyCar group proprietor Jim Trueman.
<h2>How to contact Austin Cindric</h2>
Austin Cindric 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 Xfinity Series Champion.

Cindric is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austincindric/">Instagram</a>,?<a href="https://twitter.com/austincindric">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/austin.cindric/">Facebook</a>.
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<td width="301">Age</td>
<td width="301">22 Years</td>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">Columbus, Ohio</td>
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<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Team Penske</td>
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<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">MoneyLion, Menards, PPG, Snap-on, Enersys, LTi Ford Mustang</td>
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<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">1 ? 2020(Xfinity Series)</td>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">September 2, 1998</td>
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<td width="301">6?ft 4?in (1.93?m)</td>
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Austin Cindric

Nov 7, 2020; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric celebrates after winning the 2020 Championship and the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Austin Cindric 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Austin Cindric is an American racing driver. He contends full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Austin drives the No. 22 Ford Mustang for Team Penske. He is the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion. Austin Cindric: Stats and Championships Cindric began his career in legends vehicle and Bandolero in North Carolina. In 2013 and 2014 he competed in the U.S. F2000 National Championship. In 2013 he completed seventeenth, driving for Andretti Autosport. In 2014 he changed his team and joined Pabst Racing Services, completing fourteenth. He likewise contended in Historic Sports Car Racing. Austin even won a race in a Porsche 944. In 2016, he drove the No. 6 McLaren for K-PAX Racing in the Pirelli World Challenge. Austin also joined Martin-McClure Racing for two K&amp;N Pro Series East occasions and for Brad Keselowski Racing in the No. 2 F-150 at Dover International Speedway. During the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, he snatched the pole position for the season&#8217;s solitary street course race. It was held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. In August 2017, Cindric joined Team Penske. He drove the no. 22 car for the Xfinity Series race at Road America. In 2018, Cindric ran the full season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He drove three distinctive Ford Mustangs: Penske&#8217;s No. 12 and No. 22 Fords, and the No. 60 Ford of Roush Fenway Racing. On November 8, 2018, Team Penske declared that Cindric would contend full-time in their No. 22 Ford Mustang in 2019. MoneyLion was his primary sponsor. In August 2019, Cindric won his first NASCAR Xfinity race with consecutive road course triumphs at Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio. In 2020, he won the regular-season title with a 10th spot finish in the finale at Richmond. He entered the post-season with five victories. Cindric succeeded at Phoenix to win the 2020 Xfinity title. Austin Cindric: 2021 Net Worth As per the internet sources, the Net Worth of the 2020 Xfinity Series Champion is $1 Million. Auston Cindric: Sponsors Primary sponsors of Austin Cindric are MoneyLion, Menards, PPG, Snap-on, Enersys, LTi Ford Mustang. Oct 10, 2020; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) races during the Drive for the Cure 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Austin Cindric: Family Austin Cindric is the son of Team Penske president Tim Cindric. He is the grandson of IndyCar group proprietor Jim Trueman. How to contact Austin Cindric Austin Cindric 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 Xfinity Series Champion. Cindric is on all the popular social media platforms such as Instagram,?Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 22 Years  Residence Columbus, Ohio  Nationality American  Team Team Penske  Endorsements MoneyLion, Menards, PPG, Snap-on, Enersys, LTi Ford Mustang  Championships 1 ? 2020(Xfinity Series)  Birthday September 2, 1998  Height 6?ft 4?in (1.93?m)

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[caption id="attachment_434565" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-434565" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1125336692.jpg" alt="Chase Briscoe" width="1920" height="1274" /> DAYTONA, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Chase Briscoe, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Ford Nutri Chomps/Chewy.com (98) during qualifying for the NASCAR Racing Experience 300 on February 16, 2019 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Chase Briscoe: </strong>2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</h2>
Chase Briscoe is an American racing driver who contends full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 98 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing.
<h2><strong>Chase Briscoe: </strong>Stats and Championships</h2>
Briscoe began racing in 2001, contending in quarter midgets. After five years, he got back to racing, driving 410 sprint cars as a 13-year-old. He recorded 17 top-ten completions and a victory at the last race.

In 2013, Briscoe competed in the Peak Stock Car Dream Challenge and finished in the second position. Later in the year, he made his NASCAR K&amp;N Pro Series West debut at NAPA Speedway. He finished in the eighth position. Chase Briscoe ran two additional races, completing in thirteenth and 27th position.

In 2017, Briscoe joined the Ford Performance NASCAR Driver Development Program. He raced for the Camping World Truck Series group Brad Keselowski Racing, driving the No. 29 Cooper Standard Ford F-150 full-time. Briscoe completed third at Daytona in his Truck Series debut and was named the Truck Series' Most Popular Driver in 2017.

In 2018, Briscoe ran as a part-time racer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Soon thereafter, Briscoe won the debut Xfinity race on the Charlotte Roval race, holding off Justin Marks and Austin Cindric for the win. Briscoe raced as a full-time Xfinity driver for SHR's No. 98 in 2019. He has joined the SHR team for the Cup Series in 2021.

[caption id="attachment_417028" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-417028" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201020190615/2020-10-10T232051Z_872878207_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-RACE-CHARLOTTE-ROVAL.jpg" alt="Chase Briscoe drives during the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Roval" width="1920" height="1280" /> Oct 10, 2020; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Chase Briscoe (98) races during the Drive for the Cure 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Chase Briscoe: Family</h2>
Briscoe's father Kevin and grandfather Richard are also racers. While Kevin is a former Truck Series driver, Richard was a legendary team owner. He is married to Marissa Briscoe.
<h2>How to contact Chase Briscoe</h2>
Chase 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 Xfinity racer.

Briscoe is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/briscoe_5/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/chasebriscoe5">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chasebriscoeracing/">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Briscoe also has his own official <a href="https://www.chasebriscoe.com/">website</a> and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.
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<td width="301">25 Years</td>
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<td width="301">Married</td>
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<td width="301">Mitchell, Indiana</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">Stewart-Haas Racing</td>
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<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">Ford, Stewart-Haas Racing, Highpoint.com</td>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">December 15, 1994</td>
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<td width="301">6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)</td>
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Chase Briscoe

DAYTONA, FL &#8211; FEBRUARY 16: Chase Briscoe, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Ford Nutri Chomps/Chewy.com (98) during qualifying for the NASCAR Racing Experience 300 on February 16, 2019 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Chase Briscoe: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Chase Briscoe is an American racing driver who contends full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 98 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing. Chase Briscoe: Stats and Championships Briscoe began racing in 2001, contending in quarter midgets. After five years, he got back to racing, driving 410 sprint cars as a 13-year-old. He recorded 17 top-ten completions and a victory at the last race. In 2013, Briscoe competed in the Peak Stock Car Dream Challenge and finished in the second position. Later in the year, he made his NASCAR K&amp;N Pro Series West debut at NAPA Speedway. He finished in the eighth position. Chase Briscoe ran two additional races, completing in thirteenth and 27th position. In 2017, Briscoe joined the Ford Performance NASCAR Driver Development Program. He raced for the Camping World Truck Series group Brad Keselowski Racing, driving the No. 29 Cooper Standard Ford F-150 full-time. Briscoe completed third at Daytona in his Truck Series debut and was named the Truck Series&#8217; Most Popular Driver in 2017. In 2018, Briscoe ran as a part-time racer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Soon thereafter, Briscoe won the debut Xfinity race on the Charlotte Roval race, holding off Justin Marks and Austin Cindric for the win. Briscoe raced as a full-time Xfinity driver for SHR&#8217;s No. 98 in 2019. He has joined the SHR team for the Cup Series in 2021. Oct 10, 2020; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Chase Briscoe (98) races during the Drive for the Cure 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Chase Briscoe: Family Briscoe&#8217;s father Kevin and grandfather Richard are also racers. While Kevin is a former Truck Series driver, Richard was a legendary team owner. He is married to Marissa Briscoe. How to contact Chase Briscoe Chase 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 Xfinity racer. Briscoe 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, Briscoe also has his own official website and management team to keep track of proposals and requests.  Age 25 Years  Marital Status Married  Residence Mitchell, Indiana  Nationality American  Team Stewart-Haas Racing  Endorsements Ford, Stewart-Haas Racing, Highpoint.com  Birthday December 15, 1994  Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

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[caption id="attachment_455792" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455792" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1206473396.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1153" /> DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series NASCAR Racing Experience 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Justin Allgaier: </strong>Stats and Championships</h2>
Justin Allgaier is an American stock vehicle racer. He contends full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Justin drives the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports and is additionally a substitute driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 48 Camaro ZL1 1LE for Hendrick Motorsports.

Justin is the 2008 ARCA Re/Max Series champion. Moreover, he is also the 2009 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year.

Justin started his racing vocation at five years old in quarter midgets. He won over 100 races and five titles. He started stock vehicle racing at thirteen in the UMP Late Model Series. He raced for three seasons in the series. At sixteen years old, he raced in the ARCA Re/Max Series for the first time.

In May 2008, Allgaier marked an agreement with Penske Racing to drive four races in their No. 12 Dodge in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Allgaier then went on to drive the vehicle full-time in 2009. Justin presently races for JR Motorsports.

He finished the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity arrangement in the second position. Justin has won 14 races in the Xfinity series with 195 top 10 completions and 6 poles.

[caption id="attachment_440432" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-440432" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-10-10T232055Z_1527678817_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-RACE-CHARLOTTE-ROVAL.jpg" alt="justin allgaeir" width="1920" height="1280" /> Oct 10, 2020; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier (7) races Myatt Snider (93) during the Drive for the Cure 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><strong>Justin Allgaier: </strong>Sponsors</h2>
Sponsors of Justin Allgaier are BRANDT Professional Agriculture, Hellmann's, Klondike, Trademark Nitrogen, Suave Men, Off Axis Paint, Federated Auto Parts.
<h2>How to contact <strong>Justin Allgaier</strong></h2>
Justin 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 Xfinity Series driver.

Allgaier is on all the popular social media platforms such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/j_allgaier/">Instagram</a>,?<a href="https://twitter.com/j_allgaier">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justin.allgaier">Facebook</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Justin also has his own <a href="http://www.justinallgaier.com/">official website</a>.
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<td width="301">34 Years</td>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">Spaulding, Illinois</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">JR Motorsports</td>
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<td width="301">Endorsements</td>
<td width="301">BRANDT Professional Agriculture, Hellmann's, Klondike, Trademark Nitrogen, Suave Men, Off Axis Paint, Federated Auto Parts.</td>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">June 6, 1986</td>
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Justin Allgaier

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 15: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series NASCAR Racing Experience 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Justin Allgaier: Stats and Championships Justin Allgaier is an American stock vehicle racer. He contends full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Justin drives the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports and is additionally a substitute driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 48 Camaro ZL1 1LE for Hendrick Motorsports. Justin is the 2008 ARCA Re/Max Series champion. Moreover, he is also the 2009 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year. Justin started his racing vocation at five years old in quarter midgets. He won over 100 races and five titles. He started stock vehicle racing at thirteen in the UMP Late Model Series. He raced for three seasons in the series. At sixteen years old, he raced in the ARCA Re/Max Series for the first time. In May 2008, Allgaier marked an agreement with Penske Racing to drive four races in their No. 12 Dodge in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Allgaier then went on to drive the vehicle full-time in 2009. Justin presently races for JR Motorsports. He finished the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity arrangement in the second position. Justin has won 14 races in the Xfinity series with 195 top 10 completions and 6 poles. Oct 10, 2020; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier (7) races Myatt Snider (93) during the Drive for the Cure 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Justin Allgaier: Sponsors Sponsors of Justin Allgaier are BRANDT Professional Agriculture, Hellmann&#8217;s, Klondike, Trademark Nitrogen, Suave Men, Off Axis Paint, Federated Auto Parts. How to contact Justin Allgaier Justin 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 Xfinity Series driver. Allgaier 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, Justin also has his own official website.  Age 34 Years  Residence Spaulding, Illinois  Nationality American  Team JR Motorsports  Endorsements BRANDT Professional Agriculture, Hellmann&#8217;s, Klondike, Trademark Nitrogen, Suave Men, Off Axis Paint, Federated Auto Parts.  Birthday June 6, 1986

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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? </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 Chastain’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 at <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/chip-ganassi-racing/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Chip Ganassi Racing</a> in 2021. Since joining the Trackhouse Racing 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 Chastain’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 Chastain’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 Chastain’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 at 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 you’ve got guys like Chase Elliott saying, ‘Go beat his a*s,’ everyone is sick and tired of him and nobody has the b*lls to go up and get him.”</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. It’s good, done and over with, and we have been able to move on and laugh about it now,” </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>“I don’t care if he’s driving a Chevrolet if he wrecks our cars. I don’t care. I’ve told Chevrolet that. If you wreck us, you’re going to get it back. If you don’t do it, they’ll run all over you,"</em> Hendrick shared at the time.

<em>“He doesn’t have to be that aggressive. I guess at this point in the race maybe you’re super aggressive, but you just don’t run people up in the fence. He’s going to make a lot of enemies. It’s hard to win a championship when you’ve got a lot of paybacks out there,”</em> the team owner further said.

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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>“This 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, they will try to tear you down. You will start believing in them. You can’t do it.”</i>

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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: 76.8472px;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 366.486px;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosschastain/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/rosschastain/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.8472px;height: 48px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<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"> </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: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">Ralph Chastain, Susan Chastain</td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<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">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">Caucasian</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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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px"> Dating Erika Anne Turner</td>
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<td style="width: 41.5645%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px"> Stock car racing driver</td>
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<td style="width: 280.288%;height: 24px">Trackhouse Racing</td>
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