Ross Chastain had a disappointing performance in the Cup series race. During the final lap, there was a collision between Chastain and a Hendrick Motorsport driver, resulting in Chastain hitting the wall. This incident added to the ongoing issues between Chastain and the Hendrick Motorsport drivers.
The collision occurred when William Byron attempted a bold pass on Chastain. Chastain tried to block the move, but ended up hitting the wall as he couldn’t brake his car in time. After the race, there was curiosity among fans and experts about Chastain’s thoughts on the incident. However, according to Kickin’ The Tires, Chastain chose not to comment after being released from the medical center.
Chastain’s chances of achieving a top 5 or a podium were ruined by the incident, while William Byron managed to secure a third place finish without penalties. It remains to be seen whether Chastain will address the incident in the future or let his performance on the track speak for itself in the upcoming races.
A former NASCAR driver shared his opinion on the accident that affected Chastain’s race through his Youtube channel. He defended William Byron, stating that he is known for racing cleanly and not causing accidents. However, he also believed that Byron made a rare judgment error. The situation caused frustration among many, with some blaming Byron. Chastain was understandably disappointed, especially because Byron was not penalized for the incident. The former NASCAR driver believed that the decision not to penalize Byron was fair.