Final Laps: Bell wins, Chastain's bold move to advance to Championship 4 | NASCAR

[@colten53]

Not only is this an insane video game move in real life. Not only did he gain 5 positions in one corner on the last lap. He also beat the one person he needed to finish ahead of by inches to continue his championship chase. This will go down as an all time clutch move in NASCAR history

[@Nickgyw6]

Yep. Absolutely insane.

[@keanueraine]

He wins next week, this move will be looked at and pointed at for the next decade.

[@yukinfahoo]

@@keanueraine Im already calling it the craziest move in racing history! And I hope he does win it all!

[@Huntinggolds]

He didn’t need to beat Denny just had to finish with in two spots. But without the move he doesn’t even get there. So still a awesome Hail Mary move from Ross!

[@LouieMeekin]

@@keanueraine *Century tbh

[@1972challenger]

Chastain just cemented himself as a legend

[@williamwindex3890]

EXACTLY

[@TheKracH3adJeff]

Yeah

[@rhatala27]

Hah, cemented.

[@815scorpius7]

Somebody will try to win that way eventually

[@hudsboy1049]

A legendary child? Sure, I'll roll with that.

[@cctitansfan]

As a 20 year fan of Nascar,this was the coolest thing I've seen.Ross threw a hail Mary and it paid off.

[@michaelcollins1899]

actually Edward's did it 1st lol, with less than great results

[@ONTHEEDGEFRED]

I've been watching for close to 50 years and it was the damndest thing I've ever seen.

[@benjaminmacdonald7656]

Same. What a great moment.

[@dcdanger6151]

So now every last lap at Martinsville ends like this, Nascar will ban it

[@justind4763]

@@dcdanger6151 lol yep, but it's an honor to have a rule named after you

[@Derangedteddy]

This is indisputably the ballsiest, craziest, best move in NASCAR history.

[@tritontransport]

Yeah that I think surpasses Dale Sr driving through the grass at riverside to pass two cars 🤔

[@albertpeterson5585]

...watermelonist.

[@The_RC_Enthusiast]

@@tritontransport have to consider the stakes involved with this race. Even without context this is still an all time move

[@samwheel5162]

1974 firecracker 400

[@nascarfanatic2425]

@@samwheel5162 Pearson's slingshot on Petty is nothing compared to this.

[@alextothehbro]

One of the only times a 5th place finish is a bigger story and celebration than the victory. Loved it.

[@AEMoreira81]

Up to 4th because BK got disqualified.

[@ncdldnascarcupheaddiecastl4568]

My dad, me and my brother were screaming and replaying the scene when chastain slid in their. I have been watching for two years and my dad has been on and off since the 2000s. We’ve never seen anything like that ever.

[@VeiTheOne]

I lost my mind and spilled my soda when I saw Chastain do that! Unbelievable!!

[@JoshJackson13]

I saw him hit Denny as the checked flag flew. I was so surprised when they said Chastain is in after watching Denny driving his but off threw the field. I knew he was like 5 spots back. Glad Toyota didn't get 2 cars in. #22,2022,2timechampion

[@prathamagarwal5509]

hey man I have been trying to get into nascar can you pls help me lol

[@ncdldnascarcupheaddiecastl4568]

Wdym

[@P-M-869]

I have been watching NASCAR Since the '63 Daytona 500 and I have never seen anything like that. At first, I thought someone crashed.

[@MrFatLipx]

Chastain could go on to never win another race and fade into obscurity next year. It wouldn't matter. He will forever be a legend with this move.

[@frankdesbaux]

If he was forever a legend he wouldn't have faded into obscurity.

[@hctaz]

@@frankdesbaux nah. Legends fade away, but not the story of the thing he did. 30 years from now, somebody will ask, “remember that crazy guy who rode the wall to take fifth place that one time? I wonder what happened to him afterward.”

[@critterhandstand8965]

As a Hamlin fan I was shaking in disbelief after I saw Chastain shoot through the corner. What a move.

[@gallonofmilk]

Same, I was shocked and sad about hamlin

[@jrmyl]

And as a Chastain fan, I was bummed that he wasn't going to make it. When I saw him flying up at the finish line I couldn't believe it. Went from one extreme to the other in emotions. Totally a hail mary type move. Still in disbelief. Wonder how that will affect future race finishes. Maybe more drivers will try that move now.

[@2FAST4U127]

Same and Ross chastain is so dumb

[@butterball2409]

Same. I love Hamlin’s response too. Stay classy Denny

[@striker31]

Yeah me as well, my mouth was wide open for about five minutes.

[@Jay12-12]

A track record that will never be broken

[@tritontransport]

What was his lap time and speed? Possibly a record for nascar cup but I think a nascar modified probably actually holds the track record. Edit looks like a modified driven by Greg sacks had the record at 18.746 seconds so curious what Ross ran . Looks like the cup record was 18.898 by Logano

[@Pokeyy]

@@tritontransport He ran an 18.845 there.. So not all time lap record, but def an all time cup record.

[@hopefloats7573]

@@Pokeyy until next year when someone else does it.

[@Pokeyy]

@@hopefloats7573 I doubt someone is gonna do it again, the car is scrap now, and as Chastain said “it did not feel good”. Remember you’re smashing yourself into the wall, I wouldn’t mentally be able to do that.

[@colten53]

@@Pokeyy It’s not just about trying it. Actually pulling it off is almost impossible. He very easily could have bounced off the wall and went towards the infield, cut a tire and slowed down immensely, or catch on something.

[@N-Scale]

That is THE MOST amazing finish I have seen in all my 55 years watching NASCAR

[@sohum_g]

my dude just took “send it” to another level 😭😭😭

[@elconquistador932]

Been watching since the 80's. Thats the craziest move that I can remember.

[@scottgrieb8095]

After everything that's happened in the feud this year between Chastain and Hamlin this is the ultimate troll finish. I love it.

[@howardwest2707]

I was thinking the same thing. Hamlin has to be fuming over it haha. He looked in total disbelief standing on pit lane afterwards. Bet he wishes he had done something about Chastain and that little list he had going.

[@randomgamer19170]

He even gave Hamlin a bump as he passed him across the line, it was EPIC

[@notcamoduck]

Chastain made an unbelievable move today, all because of a video game. See parents, video games do have good impacts.

[@firewoodblake1243]

Unreal. Every single person at the bar (even non Nascar fans) stopped and were watching the replay. Ross Chastain….I was on the fence before but I’m jumping on the Chastain fan bus. That was awesome.

[@gp75motorsports]

"On the fence" Just like Chastain was? :P

[@KristiLEvans1]

Same. I watched NASCAR since probably 1980, and basically lost interest completely, in the last ten years. But this kid…? Best believe I’m on the bus, too. That’s what racing used to be - pure balls.

[@Teggy96]

This is probably the greatest moment in Martinsville history. Mad respect to Chastain after that, holy cow!

[@RickCross777]

I've watched NASCAR all my life and that was the most crazy and creative move I have ever seen. Ross Chastain knew what he had to do and got it done!! They will be talking about that for decades after.

[@Rough_justice]

Bro. That shit had me SHOOK!!! Most insane move I’ve ever seen. My new favorite driver hands down.

[@AlexJeezyDaSnowmanRappa07]

Wow what a legendary move by chastain

[@christianalden4603]

My jaw dropped to the floor when I saw the move Chastain made on the last lap, man just made himself a legend in one race before the championship 4!

[@shelleyking8450]

What a ballsy move to get in. THAT'S what NASCAR needs. AND he did it without wrecking anybody else. When you have ONE CHANCE, you take it.

[@Heraclitus97]

You know this move is legendary, when a guy who has to win to advance, isn’t even being mentioned!

[@willblackerby9055]

I’ve watched Nascar most of my life. That move that Ross made was the gutsiest thing I’ve ever seen. Well done Ross. 👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻

[@colten53]

That was a video game move by Ross. You gotta respect how crazy that was and he picked up 5 positions with it in one corner!

[@tatechasers2393]

had to come back and watch it, thanks to video uploader for keeping it on Ross. still don't have anything nice to say about Woke Nbc

[@joemajeski4109]

They said his time for that final lap was TWO SECONDS FASTER than the best qualifying time!!!!! INSANE AND EQUALLY BRILLIANT

[@colten53]

@@joemajeski4109 It was actually the fastest lap ever at this track

[@dartmaster501]

@@colten53 Only for a NASCAR race car. His 18.8 on the last lap is equal to 100.72 mph. In the 2021 Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 Whelen Modified Tour race, Ryan Preece set the Martinsville Speedway track record with a 101.768 mph lap in qualifying.

[@dartmaster501]

@@joemajeski4109 Only for a NASCAR car. The Wheelen Modified qualifying speed record is faster.

[@jealva]

I’m a devoted Formula 1 fan (flew to the Monza, Italy race from California this year) but damn, this was the move of the year in motorsports as far as I’m concerned. I’ve got to watch some NASCAR racing now.

[@mgers75]

I was doing that move in Grand Tourismo 20 years ago. Never thought id see it pulled out in a real car race

[@MidTennPews]

Chastain just made every highlight reel from this point on. Gawd damn that was amazing to see.

[@mesc681]

That car belongs in a museum. Might be the best move in nascar history

[@whosjozikolnik]

I've had my mouth open for 10 minutes.. WHAT A MOVE!

[@Stevedelaney14]

I think it's been an hour & my jaw is still on the floor LOLOL

[@bookxnerd524]

I’ve been watching NASCAR for as long as I can remember with my mom and both of us were in disbelief at that finish

[@MrLuke5416]

Absolute GOAT.

[@ColtonMcCrackin]

THAT WAS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!! WHAT A HECK OF A MOVE BY ROSS!

[@tyler_okamoto]

My grandpa put me in front of the TV at 3 days old to watch my first NASCAR race in 1996 and this is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen on track. I wonder how this will impact future races with battling for wins at short tracks.

[@arendrollo]

That might be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in NASCAR LETS GO ROSS THE BOSS

[@a1e20]

Chastain with a 20,000 IQ move right there to pass Hamlin in the last 500-1000 feet

[@kevinkinney5445]

That is the best last lap action Ever! He just made himself an icon.

[@bnice9810]

Man what a move by Ross

[@noahprobably]

Not even a Chastain fan but I’m this man just went up to #3 in my favorite drivers

[@dantheracer16]

Unbelievable! That was ballsy from Ross Chastain! That's one way to get into the Championship 4, can't say he cheated or did anything illegal. He used the same track as everyone else! Glad to see my man C Bell in the Championship 4 and finally my beloved #20 car in with a shot of the championship!

[@regularperson7]

Chastain and Denny just seem to have a way with finding themselves in the same conversations. I'm definitely a Chastain fan after this season.

[@kulturkampf]

Chastain heard Jeff Burton say there was nobody in front of him to pass. Took it personally and said hold my 5th gear.

[@wendellmurphy5249]

😂

[@rickwilliams3515]

Hold my watermelon!

[@tayronachan]

Did he really grab 5th gear?

[@kulturkampf]

@@tayronachan he said he did. Lol

[@matthewmeyer123]

I was a Dale Jr fan for years and when he retired I've been looking for someone to ride with but not feeling the other drivers. I've been impressed with Ross all season and after the move I have my driver!!

[@truevendetta308]

“How many spots do I need!?” “6!” “F it….” *pedal to the floor. Balls of steel activated*

[@seanr4089]

The greatest finish in Nascar history and it wasn't even for the race win. Glad I was watching.

[@RyneParker]

What? WHAT?! What a mad man! Brilliant stuff from Chastain. Total bonzai move and he's in! A legendary performance.

[@theprettybond159]

That move single handed saved this race for me. Amazing

[@danielbinns4107]

Hamlin fan but that was probably the best thing i've seen on a racetrack in my life. Hoping Chastain or Bell gets it next week

[@timkis64]

had to watch that twice? WTF!!something didnt look right.a genious move.i didnt think chastain had it in him.that will make the highlight reel for the next 100 years.

[@bradmoon6857]

Nascar will be adding the "Ross Chastain" rule on Monday lmao

[@RisitasKEKW]

I’m not a nascar fan but i can’t stop watching this. What a legend

[@tom-dznuts]

Now THAT is how you make it into the NASCAR history reels… that man is a real race at driver like we haven’t seen in decades.

[@smallben7744]

Chastain really hit a wallride and it worked😂😂 Unbelievable

[@bucky13]

Maybe the most electric moment I've personally witnessed in stock car racing.

[@flyhighvolmtj1924]

Truly shows you want it bad enough? Been watching NASCAR with my dad for 37 years one of the best moves ive seen in while if ever NASCAR needs more this passion

[@Roland_the_Hero]

Probably the greatest racing move in the history of NASCAR

[@DEXTER35able]

Now I know Ross Chastain is my kind of man. I've been looking for someone to root for since all my other guys retired, and now I know. That simply was the coolest, ballsiest, once in a life time move... And since it had so much riding on it, it may be the best move in NASCAR history. I'm delighted to have seen it live, and I've been fired up all evening from it.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Same. I quit watching til my old man showed me this clip - and he’s never seen a NASCAR race in his life. I love my old DW, but now there’s a kid I can root for again.

[@VeiTheOne]

UTTERLY INSANE!!! That's the play of the year!!!!

[@Robert-S-World]

Best move I have seen in NASCAR in recent years this is the kind of thing NASCAR needed to get people talking about the sport

[@EvilInfernoWolf]

That was unreal I've watched nascar since I was a kid I swear to god ive never ever seen that done before Holy smokes

[@ATrainGames]

Straight outta Days of Thunder!!! Ross Chastain is a LEGEND!!! That goes up there with Craven v. Bush at Darlington for greatest finishes in NASCAR history! I'm rooting for Chase Elliott, but am NOT going to be disappointed if Ross wins the title!

[@RoyBaty]

Unbelievable. Happy for Ross. NASCAR will probably have a new rule next year making that move illegal. Call it the Chastain rule.

[@brianschaffer9220]

I have been watching NASCAR since 1986, and that finish Tops them all. Even Topped the finish between Craven in Kurt Busch Finish

[@kesleycottrell1416]

That was the craziest move l have ever seen and I've been watching NASCAR forever. That boy is a bit touched.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Lol! Well said!

[@Druzel_Da_Bestest]

People are going to be talking about this finish for a long time.

[@jerryjohanan1940]

You can see it now a tear in Dale senior's eye from heaven said boy that is one hell of a move

[@LeftyGretzky]

Comparing Dale with Chastain the GOAT, is a GD violation

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

That's the kind of nascar I want to see , balls to the wall. Hell yeah!!👍👍🏁🏁

[@dale83jr]

Some where Carl Edwards is smiling ear to ear. That was awesome!!!

[@racerrick]

Been a Chastain fan for a few years, used to be hard to find a t-shirt/merch at the races to support Ross, that wont be the case now! Freaking awesome!!!

[@KristiLEvans1]

You knew it, man. Just saw this kid for the first time today, and I gave up NASCAR ten years ago. This kid gives me hope.

[@tennbones]

This will go down in history right along side Earnhardt Sr and his pass in the grass. It's one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.

[@mooky1959]

That move rates right up there win Earnhardt flipped over and got back in to finish the race definitely awesome

[@PeteV80]

How can Chastain not be your favorite driver? Lmao. Genius.

[@kerrylewis2581]

One of the most clutch moves in the history of sports

[@zacheryaidenshow8481]

“I used to do this in Nascar 2005 on the Gamecube”.

[@JBK353]

If Ross wins the championship that move should put him in the HOF lol. I love it.

[@user-iw1nw4du8x8]

I still can not believe I saw it, best move in NASCAR of all time

[@stevenhooten4275]

He must have seen me and my cousin racing on ps2 way back in the late 90s to early 2000s on nascar thunder 2004 our favorite nascar game because the seasons just keep going

[@albertpeterson5585]

...actually, it was the 2005 edition (he mentioned it in the interview.)

[@averagegulpin]

Bro took “riding the wall” to a whole new level

[@Sothrnbluz]

Man, Chastain made such a great move, i had to rewatch it like 10 times.. lol

[@quinstallings3121]

Incredible! Ross just gained himself a new fan

[@elconquistador932]

I think he gained a lot more fans than that, lol 👍🏼. I'm a Ford guy but always liked our local boy!

[@KristiLEvans1]

Probably a million of them.

[@duopolaris2741]

The crowd loved what Chastian did to beat out Hamlin!! A move even Dale Earnhardt Sr would smile, laugh, and say good job!

[@ChazTheFloofer]

I think everyone booed Denny too when he had his interview

[@ephraimsmith6179]

And that ladies and gentlemen, is how you get into the championship 4.

[@cowboyfan35]

I’ve never seen anything that cool in my life!!

[@user-Dr.]

This is the kind of stuff that may help put NASCAR back on the road to recovery, it takes an Earnhardt kind of driver to bring in the fans.

[@maureenobrien4968]

Chastain saving the race by pulling what is probably the most absurd move in NASCAR history. At least Hamlin’s not in the final 4 now!

[@tedioussugar384]

Either Chastain or Elliott needs to win that championship.

[@curtisfluke8993]

I think the “pass in the grass” just became the #2 pass in NASCAR.

[@turnerra24]

Greatest move in nascar history hands down 👊

[@Jay-gf8tm]

Wow Chastain really is one of a kind

[@sortedit-itssorted4197]

Instant legend!

[@four-en-tee]

This is one of the coolest moments to ever happen in sports, period Thats it, i'm going out and buying a used copy of NASCAR Thunder 2004 at my local Vintage Stock. I gotta try this myself, lol.

[@lucask5]

WOW! What a move.

[@tomnsuemoss]

Got my #1 Ross Chastain t-shirt at Michigan in August it's a keeper.

[@thepuckchucker]

Helluva a perfomance out of #20 Christopher Bell, and #1 Ross Chastain that was a crazy successful finish for him too. WOW, good race today.

[@thepuckchucker]

@Boss Sellars I've watched Nascar for about 30 years and never seen anything like that move by chastain.

[@hollywooddre5]

Ross Chastain is the funniest Nascar driver ever! That move was a Nascar Heat move 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elkinsinboxinc]

He used that wall as a slingshot to catapult himself from 10th to 5th.

[@Landmasters]

I was so dejected on the 2nd to last lap, I thought it was a done deal. Then just as Bell crosses the line I looked up and saw this red car charging on the outside behind Brad, got confused, saw the Moose, and realized Chastain crossed in 5th place Only Ross could find a way to outshine Bell pulling his 2nd consecutive playoff win to advance this year. Still a pretty bad Martinsville performance for the Next Gen, but that finish helped it a lot

[@grapefruit14532]

Ross took the Carl Edwards move and perfected it. Well done young sir.

[@DeaconMike]

Dale Sr. would even be impressed & proud of that move by Ross.

[@cupchamp5]

Holy shit!!!! What a move!! Now THAT"S racing!!

[@nchoonigan]

"It was a video game move..." Yep, wall riding certain corners was a race winning strategy back when Project Gotham Racing 2 was still on Xbox Live (PGR2 was the first thing that came to mind lol).

[@jakesheinfeld4603]

Bro I love chastain what a awesome move!!