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Chastain recalls connection with Dolly Parton at Bristol event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:57 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Chastain recalls connection with Dolly Parton at Bristol event

Summary

Ross Chastain reflected on his connection to Dolly Parton while at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 26, 2026. He shared memories of having Parton's music during family road trips and expressed how special it was to feature her image on his race car at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2022. Chastain was giving media rides to preview the upcoming race weekend, which will see the NASCAR Cup Series return to Bristol in two weeks. His comments underscore the blended worlds of motorsports and music.

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By the Numbers

•Chastain reminisced about Dolly Parton during a media event at Bristol.
•Parton's image was featured on Chastain's car in 2022.
•He described listening to Parton's music on family road trips.
•Chastain offered high-speed rides to media at Bristol on August 26.
•The NASCAR Cup Series will return to Bristol in two weeks.

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1:57 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR driver Chastain remembers the late Dolly Parton and their connection in 2022

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BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ross Chastain was at Bristol Motor Speedway Wednesday morning, taking members of the media on high-speed thrill rides around the iconic short track to preview the upcoming race weekend. While spending time at the track, the NASCAR Cup Series driver reflected on a special moment from 2022 when country music legend […]
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