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Ross Chastain Shares Emotional Message After Watkins Glen Pole Position

September 15, 2024
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Ross Chastain has shared an emotional message after he clinched the pole position at Watkins Glen.

At the Watkins Glen International raceway, Chastain piloted his Busch Light Chevy Camaro to the top of the leaderboard. The victory saw him beating formidable competitors, including teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Daniel Suárez, and edging out noted rival Martin Truex Jr.

Watkins Glen is renowned for its challenging track, where securing the pole position can provide a decisive advantage. Reflecting on his journey, Chastain remarked, as quoted by YardBarker:

“So much, so much work, Kim. Turning right seems so simple, but gosh, it’s just been such a challenge for me.”

Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on September…


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The event saw the Trackhouse Racing Team dominating qualifying rounds, with both Chastain and Suárez advancing to the final round. Shane van Gisbergen, representing Kaulig Racing but affiliated with Trackhouse, also showcased a stellar performance, securing top-10 positions for three Trackhouse-affiliated drivers.

Chastain continued:

“I’ve went to Skip Barber Driving School to learn how to turn right, I’ve leaned on Josh Wise and Scott Speed, so much, the instructors at Skip Barber.

“Chevy has taken us out to Spring Mountain and done schooling with Ron Fellows and instructors there. It wasn’t any one thing it was so many years of trying to learn how to do this.

“For our Busch Light Chevy, this is just a career moment, a lifetime achievement to go faster than everybody in the Cup Series. It’s just unbelievable for Trackhouse and myself.”

The significance of securing the pole at Watkins Glen cannot be overstated. The track’s unique layout places a premium on starting position, and Chastain’s hold on the pole gives Trackhouse Racing a tactical edge heading into the event.

NASCAR Cup Series: Watkins Glen Starting Grid

  1. Ross Chastain
  2. Martin Truex Jr
  3. Shane Van Gisbergen
  4. Alex Bowman
  5. Austin Cindric
  6. AJ Allmendinger
  7. Joey Logano
  8. Daniel Suárez
  9. Noah Gragson
  10. Michael McDowell
  11. William Byron
  12. Chase Briscoe
  13. Kyle Busch
  14. Chase Elliott
  15. Ty Gibbs
  16. Tyler Reddick
  17. Christopher Bell
  18. Corey LaJoie
  19. Zane Smith
  20. Kyle Larson
  21. Ryan Preece
  22. Denny Hamlin
  23. Austin Dillon
  24. Chris Buescher
  25. Erik Jones
  26. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
  27. Daniel Hemric
  28. Brad Keselowski
  29. Carson Hocevar
  30. Ryan Blaney
  31. Josh Berry
  32. Bubba Wallace
  33. Harrison Burton
  34. Juan Pablo Montoya
  35. John H. Nemechek
  36. Justin Haley
  37. Todd Gilliland
  38. Kaz Grala

NASCAR Cup Series: Playoffs Standings

  1. Joey Logano: +0
  2. Ryan Blaney: +45
  3. Christopher Bell: +40
  4. Tyler Reddick: +33
  5. William Byron: +33
  6. Alex Bowman: +27
  7. Austin Cindric: +27
  8. Chase Elliott: +24
  9. Daniel Suárez: +22
  10. Kyle Larson: +15
  11. Denny Hamlin: +2
  12. Ty Gibbs: +1

On The Bubble:
13. Brad Keselowski: -1
14. Harrison Burton: -16
15. Martin Truex Jr.: -19
16. Chase Briscoe: -21



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