Ross Chastain says he is trying to track down a young fan who reportedly needed stitches after being struck by debris from his exploding brake rotor during the Cracker Barrel 400.
The Trackhouse Racing driver revealed the situation during a recent appearance on the Like a Farmer podcast.
Chastain said he wants to make sure the fan is okay and hopes to send something to them after the frightening incident at Nashville Superspeedway.
Ross Chastain trying to contact fan injured during Nashville race
Chastain’s race ended early when the right-front brake rotor on his No. 1 Chevrolet exploded during the Cracker Barrel 400. Teammate Connor Zilisch suffered a similar failure in the same race.
Reports from the speedway suggested debris from Chastain’s car entered the grandstands, with several spectators sustaining minor injuries.
Speaking on the Like a Farmer podcast, Chastain explained that one fan, described to him as a child, reportedly required stitches after being struck by a piece of brake rotor.
“When my brake rotor exploded, a kid got hit with a piece and had to go get some stitches. So, we’re reaching out to him now, we’re trying to find him.”
Chastain said he and his team are actively trying to identify the fan and check on their wellbeing.
“We’re going to get ahold of him, see if he’s okay, and send him some stuff.”
The NASCAR Cup Series driver also said he had been told the fan returned to watch the remainder of the race after receiving treatment.
“The word was that he went and got stitches, and came back and watched the end of the race. That’s crazy, think about getting hit with a piece of brake rotor from a race car.”
The incident clearly left an impression on Chastain, whose focus now appears to be on making contact with the fan and ensuring they are doing well.
Multiple brake failures caused chaos during the Cracker Barrel 400
Chastain was not the only driver affected by brake problems during the race. Zilisch’s Trackhouse Chevrolet also suffered a right-front brake rotor failure in the opening stages.
A.J. Allmendinger and Chris Buescher experienced similar issues, while Ryan Preece saw his race come to an early end after brake rotor debris punctured his radiator.
The debris continued to create problems later in the event. On the final restart, Kyle Larson suffered a tire issue that was widely linked to rotor fragments left on the racing surface.
For Chastain, the mechanical failure was another setback in a difficult run of results. The 2022 Cup Series championship runner-up has fallen to 26th in the standings.
While the race itself ended in disappointment, Chastain’s priority now appears to be finding the fan and making sure the story has a more positive conclusion.
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