Ross
Chastain earned the second pole of his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series career
this afternoon at Phoenix International Raceway, and will start tonight’s “Lucas
Oil 150” from the top spot.
Chastain’s
fast lap in 26.987 seconds (133.398
mph) gave him the pole over outside pole starter Erik Jones, with Brendan
Gaughan, defending series champion James Beuscher and Max Gresham completing
the top six.
Despite
his second pole of 2013, Chastain ranks only 19th in championship
points, and said he had no set ride for next season.
“Things
aren’t looking too good right now,” admitted Chastain. “There is nothing in
place right now for me at BKR, or anywhere else, for that matter. Hopefully,
winning this pole and maybe a race or two before the end of the season will
help, but as of now, there’s nothing.
“My
goal for the 2014 season is to be at the race track every week and not back on
the farm. But right now, it’s not looking very good.”
Of course he's only 19th in points, he's not a full timer. And he has shown in the last few months that he deserves to be in that 19 truck next year.
ReplyDeletei hope he is back next year, looks like he is just starting to get a good feel for the trucks, ran a great race at phoenix and iowa
ReplyDeleteRoss Chastain is a very good person and a very good driver. Its been a pleasure working with him at BKR. I wish him well in the future. Alex Cunningham
ReplyDeleteThis is a great person and a better driver. There hopefully will be a team that see's what an asset he is. No DNF and is good on equipment. Compare his stats to anyone with only running 15 races and you will see. Good luck Ross
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