Ross Chastain Charlotte Truck Post-Race Report

Ross Chastain (@Ross Chastain), driver of the Brad Keselowski Racing (@TeamBKR) Melon 1 Ford F-Series, started in the 7^th position Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the 11^th Annual North Carolina Education Lottery 200. It was Chastain’s third start for BKR after finishing in the top 20 at Daytona International Speedway and Martinsville Speedway earlier this season.

Chastain had a solid start to the night racing in the top 10, before the caution came out on lap 72 for a wreck. Chastain said he was having trouble in the center off so, crew chief Chad Kendrick brought his Ford F-Series to pit road for one track bar adjustment, four tires and fuel.

The night all but came to a close for Chastain on lap 77 under green when there was a hole in the right rear of his Melon 1 Ford, forcing Chastain down pit road for two right side tires under green, knocking him off the lead lap.  

The yellow flag waved again on lap 101 and Kendrick called Chastain back to pit road for a half a track bar adjustment and fuel. Chastain was granted with the lucky dog, putting him back on the lead lap in the 17^th position. Chastain kept digging in the closing stages of the race and found himself placing in the 9^th position overall after an up and down night.

The No. 19 BKR team now sits 11th in NCWTS owner point standings, 151 points back from first.

“It was one of those nights at Charlotte, I have to thank my team for not giving up. We saw a fast race Truck slip out of contention, but we battled hard to get back on the lead lap and place in the top 10. I’m proud of everyone and we are looking forward to Dover in a couple of weeks.” – Ross Chastain 

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