The Greatest Pass in Racing History

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[@Homeless_Pigeon_History]

that transition at 9:39 left me speechless, holy crap.

[@ripnob]

dude its perfect lmao

[@craigcampbell8560]

As a fan, I find it literally impossible to dislike Ross Chastain. I actually LAUGH every time I see that pass. It is literally one of the most insanely ridiculous things I've ever seen. It was a stupid idea that turned out to be pure genius. That one move probably got him more fans than any single race has ever made people fans of any other racer in the history of motorsports.

[@atamapatto]

It literally doesn't matter how many times I watch this pass or a video about it, I get chills every time. Just plain legendary.

[@_sentrility4574]

The pacing of information in this video kept me engaged throughout the whole thing, and when the end credits rolled around I was surprised to see 20 minutes had gone by! Incredible editing as well, awesome video man!

[@8thPlaceYT]

FUN FACT: All of the Championship 4 drivers from 2022 were from small towns

[@psychlops924]

1 thing about his second big break with the 42 Xfinity car: he got the ride because while he was racing the 4 car, he was also driving people’s motor homes to the track. One of the guys that hired him was the owner of DC Solar. He liked him so much, that he decided to make him his full time motor home driver, and that led to him getting Chip to agree to put Ross in the 42 car for a few races. The Darlington race where he fought with Harvick is really where he first got noticed big time (he was invited to the Dale Jr download after that). Loved the video, just thought that was a good bit to mention.

[@superbird4351]

I love the 2020 Darlington post-race interview because it shows how good Chastain is at the subtle mind games. Referring to Denny Hamlin as a future Cup champion is a back-handed way of highlighting his lack of championships and putting more pressure on Hamlin to go out and win one.

[@koyomiee1446]

1:27 already made me want to subscribe, and wonder why this only has 29k views, top tier shit

[@ItsNothin]

Amazing video! Your content is top tier! Keep up the good work! 👊0 Edit: Just finished watching... Thank you for this masterpiece! I really hope you make it in this community! This was an amazingly well put together and crafted video. Best of luck to you man!

[@superxavxii421]

Even as an F1 fan, I gotta say that this guy has one of the best racing moments in history locked for the rest of time

[@TurdFurgeson275]

Not sure you have to begin the sentence with “as an F1 fan”. You can just appreciate it. Not like you enjoying F1 changes anything.

[@joltionunivers]

The best part was the reaction from other drivers, they were laughing their asses off, well everyone but Larson, who called it embarrassing. Man was just mad Ross made it work when he failed.

[@stephenullman4534]

This was so very well done! Brilliant!

[@salty_jedi]

Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic content.

[@F0ES]

What i think is most underated thing about that race at martinsville was christopher bell amazing clutch W that he pulled off in a must win scenario!

[@bryalogicalgaming5817]

I can't agree that this is the best pass. He said it himself in the post race interview, and I did it as well when I was a kid. "I did it on the GameCube," is what he admitted. We all did this on the GameCube.

[@jayfindlay7793]

My favourite part about the hail melon, is the shot of Denny Hamlin just standing next to his car because you can tell he is absolutely fuming

[@TracksideViews]

Ross has been racing in NASCAR a lot longer than most realize

[@HikiZIMA]

ngl till this day I still rewatch that race, the impossible move. Kimi and Ross are the ones who will keep me watching this sport

[@moenchii]

That move was so ridiculous that even me, a guy from Germany who doesn't care about NASCAR at all, had seen and LOVED it.

[@MattSkitzYT]

this is by far one of the greatest videos and channels on this platform. incredible job highlighting an incredible driver. much love!! go #1!!!

[@doublenikkel]

Playing "Watermelon Man" at the end made me laugh so hard

[@Flashiny]

As soon as the Indy race was over I ordered my #1 hat and became an Chastain Fan.

[@scroffel5910]

Hooked. On. Every. Word. And I barely watch NASCAR! Great video, thumbs up, subscribed.

[@Autism_exe]

You just know denny was questioning if life was a simulation that night 😂

[@sensori.]

This is a great video, one of my favourites, definitely.

[@vladdydaddy5197]

He was thinking "fuck it". That's the only right answer.

[@jackhammerjt]

Lets go! A xmas video bout trackhouse

[@GT1646_]

I was at Martinsville. It was my first race, after having watched NASCAR on TV for a good chunk of my life. I couldn't believe it. The girl next to me looked at me and said "did that just f*cking happen?"

[@kdl0947]

Just discovered this channel love the vids! Was at this race last year, what’s wild is most of us on the front stretch didn’t see it until he was coming out of 4 because we were watching the 20 take the checkers lol

[@danny.shelton4190]

At martinsville I was right where he was when he finished and it was amazing to watch in person

[@SirRelkinstein]

I hate Ross Chastain just because his Martinsville move screwed my driver Denny Hamlin, but his move was absolutely the greatest move in nascar history, I never thought there would ever be a moment in nascar crazier than Craven vs Busch

[@chancegheno8096]

I'm starting to think that the 2020 xfinity series September Darlington finish was almost a foreshadowing of Martinsville in October of 2022 because at Martinsville in 2022 Ross passed Denny Hamlin and he and Hamlin were involved in the 2020 xfinity series September Darlington finish so I feel like a foreshadowing of Martinsville in 2022 was showcased At Darlington in 2020

[@afriendofafriend5766]

And some people claim this is going to happen every single race. Some people don't know what they're talking about.

[@ecardona53]

Facts, "this put nascar in the mainstream again" yeah until all the new viewers realize they don't drive like it's The Simpsons Hit & Run every race and stop watching.

[@bigboiseagle5966]

Masterfully put together video

[@martixak]

awsome video mate,youre the only person that can make me care about nascar.Just one unraleted nit pick,Whats the tune at 10:01, i lookd at the spreadsheet but i didnt find it, it sounds super nostalgic and i cant put my finger on it

[@EllyProductions49]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed! The song is "Exhilarate" by Kevin Macleod

[@appleinfl]

I grew up a Jeff Gordon fan and quit watching around 2012. Came back at the end of 2020 to see most of the legends retired. Pulled for the Hendrick cars but didn’t really have that one guy you always pull for. Ross changed that real quick into 2021. I watched it all unravel at Martinsville this year live. I remember cursing on the last lap “whelp that’s it he’s fucked” only to see the blur as I started walking to the fridge for another beer. I thought nothing was going to top that COTA win but the Hail Melon will forever be the most insane thing I’ve ever seen live in NASCAR.

[@shadowpho3nix228]

"I'm gonna do whats called a pro gamer move"

[@drumnbasssakuga9352]

the expression he makes with his eyes at 13:51 has me weak asf LMAO

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Just casually vibechecking ten other drivers Just cause Ross Chadstain

[@TAStormChasing]

You get the background music from classic video games? I heard sonic pinball level & donkey kong 64 music. Others sounded familiar too. Couldn't put a name on it though.

[@heyogie3840]

This is really well done, its a lot like an emplemon video. Good job!

[@stone7220]

You put Watermelon Man at the end! You mad man! :D

[@leifmcgraw6646]

fantastic video dude keep it up

[@Floridia098]

I love ross chastian, this man is absolute insane and i love it. He’s gonna be a champion

[@mtphilimanjaro9487]

Great video. Well done

[@beedyboy1395]

14:28 and the best of them, no doubt, come from -martinsville- *logano*

[@Ultrase7en767]

Ross took Justin's car, twice

[@heemanmcspeed]

Melon man truly is one of the drivers of all time

[@JJ48fan]

Ross is my favorite driver

[@seekingcirculation]

Absolutely banger video

[@innotech]

ever since this move I call wall riding in Forza Horizon the Ross Chastain special

[@aidangartner8786]

Great job, I love the structure of the vid, as someone not so familiar with nascar, getting this little bite of everything i need to know is great

[@bamaincali]

Ross Chastain is a future champion! Love that kid!

[@ChaseTPS]

I was at COTA this year.

[@TyeWills]

Beautiful

[@navdeepsingh3508]

I am subbed and ready for some NASCAR knowledge

[@odnamsrazor2364]

in Florida, we pronounce "Punta Gorda" as if you were saying "punt" and added an a at the end.

[@MFastnaught0947]

I have seen this type of claim made time and time again. And I will also say what I’m about to say again and again. The “Hail Melon” is crazy yes, but it is way to overhyped. Chastain rode the wall to make the final 4 and it had never been done before. There were way more insane moments in just this season. I mean, Kurt Busch retired, and Myatt Snider got his pilots license. The “Hail Melon” is no where near what it is made out to be.

[@baronvonjerch]

Very well done Ross Chastain, Steven Bradbury tips his hat to you :) That's a reference for my fellow Australians in the comments ;)

[@RACINGUS95]

Yeah, I know what you’re talking about 😂

[@bpcXD]

Me when the moose is loose:

[@brianglennon3694]

Man's woke up some time in the last few months and just said fuck it I'ma start making S1apsh0es quality vids now

[@leejones8082]

Martinsville is the greatest racetrack in the world.

[@HenryDaNinth]

What is the song at 7:52? I have a hard time finding it

[@cf8979]

Why does the last couple minutes sound like the outronto the sandlot

[@denis0885]

3:24 wait, is that the Casino Night Zone theme?

[@milkandacookie5424]

i appreciate the super mario galaxy music

[@ctoacu6188]

16:02 you know maybe using a clip of Suarez crashing while saying how good they were doing wasn't the best move... or maybe it was cause it shows how good they were and that didn't affect them... you've got me thinking.

[@lundellgabbe]

Bro imagine the g forces in that turn 😳

[@ohnobro624]

Good video bro

[@tylerjablonski2491]

This is good!

[@EmperorProd]

10:06 We saw how that went

[@nikkimejia6767]

9:16 LMAO you should've let the whole audio play.... "ese culo bota caca (heavy diarrhea nosie)"

[@GatoradeCupSeriesX94]

Ross Chastain VS The Wall

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

Hold on... So you're telling me the final race has only 4 cars?

[@eclipze9412]

No. its the full field but only 4 cars racing for the championship.

[@garetho03]

Move was so impressive it got Nascar into mainstream again

[@Codybac42306]

Bros putting out high quality videos like it’s going out of style. (Edit): I’m an idiot. “As frequently as the sun goes down” was me trying to use a metaphor. No wonder I failed English.

[@ticcytoccy69420]

thats how youtube works

[@EmperorProd]

Im wondering if it's a team

[@neurotic3015]

@@ticcytoccy69420 It isn't though? Have you ever noticed that there are plenty of youtubers who make good videos months inbetween? The fuck lmao

[@RECHARGED77]

... in antarctica

[@chasel4109]

fr

[@balzenhazelnut]

2:21 That's one reason I love Ross, he's still got his social graces. Still calls people "sir" and "ma'am", he's humble, and he's fun to watch!!

[@andrewwinslow9315]

Reminds me of another driver who scraped his way to NASCAR.

[@Gearhead221]

​@@andrewwinslow9315Mark Martin?

[@Bartman954]

Funnily enough, I know several V8 Supercars team owners. I said "Thank you sir" to Roland Dane who used to own and run Triple Eight/Red Bull Ampol Chev. He laughed and said "Mate you don't have to call me "sir.""

[@williamdowling7718]

Don't use sir with me, my dad's at home.

[@teipeu9033]

@@williamdowling7718 I'm not from America, could you explain what that means please? Is he telling him off or is it a respect thing?

[@julianjamison1]

"What was he thinking in this moment?... home, in the watermelon fields..." that gave me chills

[@JustGenius2001]

"Hail Melon" is the "Pass In The Grass" of this century. I don't think we'll ever see a spectacular move like that ever again.

[@musewolfman]

I'd argue that the "pass in the grass" is overhyped, Dale didnt actually pass anyone. He just kept it together real well.

[@JustGenius2001]

@@musewolfman Yeah, it should be called "The Save In The Grass" in my opinion. I think the reason why people call it "Pass In The Grass" it's because it rhymes.

[@jacobevenson8702]

@@musewolfman The real "pass in the grass" was Mike Skinner's off track expedition at Texas in 2001.

[@aidanrogers6767]

​@@jacobevenson8702Dale actually passed someone in the grass at Riverside I think. Two candidates

[@rosschastainfan1851]

I really hope Ross Chastain sees this video down the road its absolutely crazy and incredible how much his career has transformed into one of the most talented drivers in NASCAR today.

[@timexyemerald6290]

Nascar was Nobody sport to me until i found MELON MAN!!!😂

[@NASCARIn-CarRadio]

You're making the kind of content I and many others have always wanted, keep up the good work!

[@kinocorner976]

No matter if Ross ever gets back into a car or not. He’s forever cemented himself as a NASCAR legend.

[@thelockwoodhaze]

I never watched nascar a day in my life until I seen the move chastain pulled off I instantly became a fan and started searching you tube for videos of the history on the sport. And your content is by far the most supreme of them all. Continue onward brother and may god bless you (:

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

Check out slapshoes and emplemon has a couple absolutely top tier essays on Dale Earnhardt

[@zavtparticles6828]

@@EmoDKTsuchiya emp's Dale video puts a tear in my eye everytime.

[@worldcomicsreview354]

I had a spate of watching races from the 50's to the 70's a while back. Those guys (and a few girls) had balls, they were basically in road cars with a few bits of scaffolding welded in for rollover protection.

[@michaelvdbgd]

EmpLemon's Dale Earnhardt documentary is one of the best documentaries I ever seen. If not the best. Watched 3 or 4 times and still gives me goosebumps

[@silvy3047]

Crazy how things come full circle, like Ross getting his first professional ride in a car that was vacated by his future boss

[@AlphaHumphrey]

I just think that's perfect. It came full circle for him and I love it

[@BeagleBageler]

@@AlphaHumphreyI’m sure Justin Marks loves it too

[@Canalbiruta]

octavarium from dream theater proving itself again lol

[@nylonsheep6520]

In the words of EMPLemon, if you watch NASCAR for long enough, everything comes full circle

[@jamessmith1652]

Wonderful documentary, thank you, as an F1 fan Europe-side, whole world saw this wall-ride move (including F1 drivers tweeting e.g. Alonso and others) and I know a little about Nascar but had no idea of this guy's history. Thanks for sharing it. Wonderful to see the 'anti-hero' succeed! btw I have no doubt that wall-riding will be disallowed in future, doesn't take anything away from what he did though.

[@theothertonydutch]

F1 would be way more interesting if they changed the rules every season. And I don't mean arbitrary shit. I mean stuff like: No spoilers. Different engine types. Different types of tire width. Imagine the type of competition and development we would see.

[@adenkyramud5005]

@@theothertonydutch no team would agree to that shit. Do you have any idea how much money it costs to develop the fucking car? They're not gonna say "oh yeah we spent millions on this completely new and different car, let's do that again every year..."

[@Zildawolf]

@@adenkyramud5005 obviously yeah they'd never agree to that but it'd still be fun to watch if they did tho lol

[@Levi-tv5pd]

@@theothertonydutchthat would be the same as putting Porsche 919 LMP1 car against a Rally car and a motorbike. Each series need to have their standards, you can’t allow teams to build whatever the hell they want

[@RacingAtHome]

Yeah. The blandness of Sky's broadcast of Mexico essentially made me ignore F1 for the last 20 laps of that race. Then I was just stunned.

[@DannyBTalks]

This is the first video I was recommended from you, and I love this style of content. You have a serious editing talent. Instantly subscribed. Keep up the good work.

[@OTCHooly]

Totally agree DannyB

[@JoeKell365]

"Florida Man drives car straight into wall to make it into championship race"

[@vapecatt]

I love the style of editing and presentation in this video. To me it is very reminiscent of Emplemon nascar videos, and I rewatch those periodically. This is another one I'll probably rewatch from time to time. Great job man.

[@greatcanadianmoose3965]

you might also like Summoning Salt (who inspired Emplemon imo) just about video game speadrunning

[@allex_]

@@greatcanadianmoose3965 it’s funny you mention that, because both Emp & SS have said they’re inspired by Jon Bois. They all make awesome videos with similar styles!

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Bro did track cutting, wall riding, and impromptu PIT maneuvers. Basically, he's just a gamer. A _professional_ gamer.

[@Youcican]

True

[@GortTheCapybara320]

not only was the move just plain awesome, but rick allen, dale jr, and jeff burtons excitement in the booth really sell it rick allens "take a look at what he did!" will probably be one of the most memorable and iconic calls in nascar history

[@gaydes1012]

this move was the highlight of the race, nobody remembers the actual winners but everyone remembers this moment, when he just put the door to the wall and the pedal to the floor to make the cut for the championship.

[@timexyemerald6290]

His nickname is also Really hilarious and rememberable too. THE MELON MAN 🍉

[@channingchills]

I’ve become a huge fan of Ross over the last 2 seasons. Guy is gritty, self made, and has earned everything he has in this sport. He is one of the bright spots in a sport that is blighted by egregious nepotism. That Cup championship will be coming soon.

[@BlackFlagsMatter]

Been keeping up with your content since last year. Good to see you finally get the recognition you deserve!

[@Yoddic]

That was a great story! good story telling and plenty of info tucked in.... you deserve way more subs that you have.

[@CincoCinci]

This is the content NASCAR fans need

[@randomreviewsrebooted5156]

9:38 the smoothest transition in youtube history

[@mahoroaudibert3852]

17:20 is my favorite part of this video. The added sounds and visuals is amazing. The commentary too. Absolutely phenomenal video, keep it up

[@williamayers2647]

Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse Racing is my favorite driver and team combination!!! Go Trackhouse!!!

[@jegilles6824]

Amazingly done, love the backstory and context that leads up to “the pass”. Ross’s season was incredible considering a new team and relative inexperience. I’ve been a fan since the BKR days and although he had lots of rough patches, I still love him

[@evanj2400]

Ross Chadtain

[@crouchb15]

Chadstain