On Sunday, Ross Chastain secured his third NASCAR Cup Series victory with a win over Martin Truex Jr. in the Ally 400 at Richmond Raceway. Chastain, driving the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, held off Truex in a thrilling finish to take the checkered flag.
Chastain started the race in third place and was able to maintain a top-five position for most of the race. He was able to make his move late in the race, taking the lead from Truex on lap 391. From there, Chastain was able to hold off Truex and take the win.
The win is Chastain’s third in the Cup Series and his first since winning at Daytona in July of 2020. It is also his first win at Richmond Raceway and the first win for Chip Ganassi Racing since Kurt Busch won at Bristol Motor Speedway in April of 2019.
The victory is a huge accomplishment for Chastain, who has been racing in the Cup Series since 2018. He has had a successful career so far, with seven top-five finishes and 22 top-ten finishes. He has also been a consistent presence in the Xfinity Series, where he has won four races and finished in the top-ten in points three times.
Chastain’s win is also a big moment for Chip Ganassi Racing, which has struggled to find success in recent years. The team has not had a driver finish higher than sixth in points since Jamie McMurray in 2015, and has not won a race since Kurt Busch’s victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2019.
The win is also a big moment for Ally Financial, which sponsored the race. The company has been a major sponsor of NASCAR since 2018 and has seen its brand grow significantly since then. This win is sure to further increase Ally’s presence in the sport and help it reach even more fans.
Overall, Ross Chastain’s win at Richmond Raceway was a huge moment for him, Chip Ganassi Racing, and Ally Financial. Chastain’s win is sure to be remembered as one of the biggest moments of his career, and it will be interesting to see how he builds on this success going forward.
