Ross Chastain
NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) speaks to reporters ahead of practice sessions before a NASCAR exhibition auto race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. An advertisement for HairClub is shown on a sign in the stadium. Logano recently used HairClub after struggling with alopecia. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
NASCAR Cup Series at LA Coliseum

Feb. 04, 2023 05:35 PM EST

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain speaks during the NASCAR Championship media day, Nov. 3, 2022, in Phoenix. NASCAR has essentially banned the “Hail Melon” video-game move driver Ross Chastain used at Martinsville Speedway to race his way into the championship finale. (AP Photo/Matt York, FILE)
NASCAR bans Chastain's wall-hugging move at Martinsville

By Mark Long Jan. 31, 2023 04:10 PM EST

NASCAR fan favorite Chase Elliott, left, is interviewed during the NASCAR Awards on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Chase Elliott wins most popular driver for 5th straight year

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 01, 2022 07:08 PM EST

Christopher Bell drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bell finishes 10th at Phoenix following Coy Gibbs' death

By John Marshall Nov. 06, 2022 08:26 PM EST

Joey Logano celebrates with his son Hudson after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race and championship Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Chase Elliott drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No favorite among NASCAR championship 4 ahead of finale

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 05, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

Joey Logano poses for the media after winning the pole for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. The race is for the championship on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 05, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Ross Chastain (1) leads Kevin Harvick (4) and Daniel Suarez (99) out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kyle Busch Motorsports switching to Chevy in Truck Series

Nov. 04, 2022 10:43 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Wall-hugging Chastain, red-hot Bell eye 1st NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson greets fans during driver introductions prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR two years after his retirement from the stock car series. Johnson bought a stake in GMS Petty Racing, a Cup team fronted by seven-time champion Richard Petty. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain speaks during the NASCAR Championship media day, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chastain's video game-inspired ride puts more eyes on NASCAR

By John Marshall Nov. 03, 2022 06:46 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) leads Denny Hamlin (11) and Noah Gragson (48) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR to crown three champions at Phoenix

Nov. 02, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Ross Chastain walks the track before practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Column: Chastain rides the wall into NASCAR's title race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Bell wins, Chastain rides the wall to earn title race spots

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 06:26 PM EDT

Joey Logano, right, talks with Ryan Blaney, left, before practice for the NASCAR auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Joey Logano in, tension for seven others in title qualifier

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Ross Chastain watches cars during practice for the NASCAR auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville

Oct. 29, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Joey Logano stands on pit road during NASCAR cup series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Daryl Graham)
Blaney crew chief returns in time for critical playoff race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2022 09:48 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates with the Red Bull team following the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Verstappen won the race and team Red Bull won the constructors' championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Last race for NASCAR drivers to make Final Four

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

Driver Chase Elliott gets into his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Column: 7 desperate drivers have NASCAR season on the line

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 24, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Larson wins NASCAR at Homestead, holding off Chastain at end

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 23, 2022 06:13 PM EDT