American racing driver
NASCAR driver
Chad James Chastain (born October 31, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series , driving the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series , driving the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro for DGM Racing . He is the younger brother of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain .
Racing career
Early career
Chastain has competed in races across the southeastern United States, winning over 40 features ranging from late models to the Florida Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing (FASCAR) Pro Truck Series, and was also the 2016 Pro Late Model champion at 4-17 Southern Speedway .[ 1]
NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series
2021
Chastain was announced as driver of the No. 45 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International in 2021, replacing his brother Ross, who was ruled ineligible to run the race.[ 2] [ 3]
2022
In 2022, Chastain raced in No. 41 for Niece Motorsports at Indianapolis Raceway Park . He would also race in the No. 44 at Richmond Raceway .
Xfinity Series
2023
On March 13, 2023, it was announced Chad would make his debut in the 2023 RAPTOR King of Tough 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the No. 91 for DGM Racing , a ride his brother Ross also shares. He would finish 24th at Atlanta, 32nd at Dover, 29th at Nashville and 30th at Pocono.
Chastain’s car at Pocono Raceway in 2023.
Motorsports career results
NASCAR
(key ) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. )
Xfinity Series
Craftsman Truck Series
* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points
References
^ "Chad Chastain to drive for Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen" . Jayski . Retrieved August 8, 2021 .
^ "Chad Chastain Making Truck Debut With Niece at Watkins Glen" . Frontstretch . Retrieved August 8, 2021 .
^ "Chastains take over Watkins Glen for race weekend" . WBBH . Retrieved August 8, 2021 .
^ "Chad Chastain – 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results" . Racing-Reference . NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 19, 2023 .
^ "Chad Chastain – 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results" . Racing-Reference . NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2021 .
^ "Chad Chastain – 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results" . Racing-Reference . NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 26, 2022 .
^ "Chad Chastain – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results" . Racing-Reference . NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 2, 2023 .
External links
Personnel NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Drivers Crew chiefs
(41) TBA
(42) TBA
(44) TBA
(45) Phil Gould
Former drivers Former personnel
Tom Ackerman
Cody Efaw
Mike Hillman Jr.
Jon Leonard
Wally Rogers
Mike Shiplett
Partnerships and affiliations