Ross Chastain is a full-time NASCAR Cup Series racer who drives the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the Trackhouse Racing team. Chastain is popular with his nickname ‘The Watermelon Man’ or the ‘Melon Man’. This is because he comes from a long line of watermelon farmers. On occasions when he bags a victory, Chastain busts a watermelon on the ground to celebrate it.
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Apart from driving full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, Chastain is also a part-time racer. He races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series where he drives the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro for DGM Racing.
In another part-time role, the American star also drives in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driving the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports. Ross also has a younger brother who competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Chad Chastain. Through his racing career and endorsements, Chastain is said to have amassed an estimated net worth of $4 Million.
Summary of Ross Chastain’s Net Worth
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Salary | $2 Million(Chip Ganassi) |
| Endorsements | McDonald’s, Chevrolet, Clover, AdventHealth, and Moose Fraternity |
| Age | 30 |
| Team | Trackhouse Racing |
Ross Chastain’s Race Wins
The American racer enjoys multiple endorsements with major brands but there is no clarity over how much Chastain earns from them. He was born in Florida and began competing at the age of 12 after being inspired by his father’s racing hobby. In his short-track career, Chastain was hugely successful as he amassed over 50 wins in several feature events.
In 2011, Chastain made his debut in the Truck Series with Turn One Racing but did not deliver an impressive result. But from his 100 appearances in the Campin Truck Series, Chastain has bagged four wins. His latest win came at the 2022 North Carolina Education Lottery 200.
In Xfinity Series, Chastain has grabbed a total of two wins and one pole in the 197 races. He has also won 2 NASCAR Cup Series races in 150 appearances. Both of these wins came to him in the 2022 season with the Trackhouse Racing team.
