Ross Chastain's postseason hopes end after New Hampshire mechanical failure
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ross Chastain was eliminated from the NASCAR Cup Series Chase following a drivetrain failure during the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026. Chastain’s vehicle showed signs of trouble early on, leading to an early exit and a last-place finish. He entered the race needing significant points to qualify but faced a 63-point deficit. With only one race remaining in the regular season, his chances for advancement to the postseason ended with the mechanical issue, marking a disappointing conclusion to his season despite a one runner-up and five top-five finishes in the first 24 races.
- •Chastain suffered a drivetrain issue at New Hampshire, ending his race early.
- •He finished in last place and was eliminated from Chase contention.
- •Chastain had a points deficit of 63 before the New Hampshire race.
- •Only one race remains in the regular season at Daytona.
- 1:01 AMMotorsport.com — Ross Chastain on issue that left him with last-place finish and ended Chase hopes
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ross Chastain on issue that left him with last-place finish and ended Chase hopes
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ross Chastain Eliminated From NASCAR Chase After New Hampshire Disaster
"Entering New Hampshire, Ross Chastain was still a longshot in the battle to make the 2027 NASCAR Cup Chase, but his chances are now officially over. Just 41 laps into the race, Chastain took his No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet behind the wall, and his day was over. Chastain finished 36th (last), scoring just one point. It was also Chastain's first last-place finish of the 2026 season. So ...Keep reading
"Ross Chastain entered New Hampshire needing a major result to keep his NASCAR Chase hopes alive. A race-ending drivetrain failure instead brought his postseason bid to an abrupt end.
"Chastain was the first driver to fall out of Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 24, 2026, 1:01 AMRoss Chastain on issue that left him with last-place finish and ended Chase hopes
Entering New Hampshire, Ross Chastain was still a longshot in the battle to make the 2027 NASCAR Cup Chase, but his chances are now officially over. Just 41 laps into the race, Chastain took his No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet behind the wall, and his day was over. Chastain finished 36th (last), scoring just one point. It was also Chastain's first last-place finish of the 2026 season. So ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:01 AMRoss Chastain on issue that left him with last-place finish and ended Chase hopes
Chastain was the first driver to fall out of Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:05 PMRoss Chastain Eliminated From NASCAR Chase After New Hampshire Disaster
Ross Chastain entered New Hampshire needing a major result to keep his NASCAR Chase hopes alive. A race-ending drivetrain failure instead brought his postseason bid to an abrupt end.
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