Chad Chastain

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.

Chad Chastain
Chastain’s Xfinity Series car in 2023 at Pocono Raceway
Born	Chad James Chastain (1998-10-31) October 31, 1998 (age 26) Alva, Florida, U.S.
Achievements	2016 4-17 Southern Speedway Pro Late Model Champion
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
4 races run over 1 year
Car no., team	No. 91 (DGM Racing)
First race	2023 RAPTOR King of Tough 250 (Atlanta)
Last race	2023 A-GAME 200 (Dover)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
5 races run over 3 years
Truck no., team	No. 41 (Niece Motorsports)
2022 position	55th
Best finish	55th (2022)
First race	2021 United Rentals 176 at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
Last race	2023 SpeedyCash.com 250 (Texas)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
Statistics current as of April 29, 2023.

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

NASCAR Xfinity Series results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	NXSC	Pts	Ref
2023	DGM Racing	91	Chevy	DAY	CAL	LVS	PHO	ATL 24	COA	RCH	MAR	TAL	DOV 32	DAR	CLT	PIR	SON	NSH 29	CSC	ATL	NHA	POC 30	ROA	MCH	IRC	GLN	DAY	DAR	KAN	BRI	TEX	ROV	LVS	HOM	MAR	PHO	97th	01	[4]

Craftsman Truck Series

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	NCTC	Pts	Ref
2021	Niece Motorsports	45	Chevy	DAY	DRC	LVS	ATL	BRD	RCH	KAN	DAR	COA	CLT	TEX	NSH	POC	KNX	GLN 34	GTW	DAR	BRI	LVS	TAL	MAR	PHO		87th	3	[5]
2022		41		DAY	LVS	ATL	COA	MAR	BRD	DAR	KAN	TEX	CLT	GTW	SON	KNX	NSH	MOH	POC	IRP 30							55th	21	[6]
		44																			RCH 30	KAN	BRI	TAL	HOM 30	PHO
2023		41		DAY	LVS	ATL	COA	TEX 34	BRD	MAR	KAN	DAR	NWS	CLT	GTW	NSH	MOH										79th	3	[7]
	Young's Motorsports	20	Chevy															POC DNQ	RCH
	Niece Motorsports	44	Chevy																	IRP DNQ	MLW	KAN	BRI	TAL	HOM	PHO

^* Season still in progress
¹ Ineligible for series points

References

1. "Chad Chastain to drive for Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen". Jayski. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
2. "Chad Chastain Making Truck Debut With Niece at Watkins Glen". Frontstretch. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
3. "Chastains take over Watkins Glen for race weekend". WBBH. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
4. "Chad Chastain – 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
5. "Chad Chastain – 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
6. "Chad Chastain – 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
7. "Chad Chastain – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 2, 2023.

External links

• Chad Chastain driver statistics at Racing-Reference