NASCAR star Ross Chastain, he of the ‘Hail Melon,’ promotes safe driving

Ross Chastain, famous for his “Hail Melon” mad dash into the NASCAR Championship 4 in 2022, was in Richmond on Friday to help Virginia DMV promote … safe driving?

“What happened to my friend changed the way I think about driving forever,” said Chastain, telling the story of a close friend who, in 2011, was involved in a serious car crash that left him with life-altering injuries and unable to walk again.

“When people get behind the wheel, they should remember – the real victory lap is making it home. Wearing a seat belt and choosing a sober driver aren’t just safety tips – they’re decisions that save lives,” Chastain said…

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