Ross Chastain had duties in Nashville on each Saturday and Sunday. He went by way of a strong weekend, ending fifth within the Xfinity Collection race and eleventh within the Cup Collection race. Regardless of these showings, he was left unhappy after leaving one specific field unchecked: the Professional Late mannequin occasion, Battle of Broadway 150, on the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
The Trackhouse Racing driver took half within the race alongside Josh Berry in 2024. He had such a enjoyable time racing that he anticipated to be taking part this time round as properly. Sadly, exterior components hindered that need.
He defined to the press, “It simply prices some huge cash. Final 12 months, Tootsies sponsored us to do it, and that was only a massive carry for all of us and them.” This time round, he didn’t have that help.
He continued, “I wish to be part of short-track racing. However this week, or simply this 12 months main into it, it simply didn’t actually make sense. And, yeah, there’s no actual motive. It simply didn’t work out. I wish to do it once more, however it takes a whole lot of effort.”
Final 12 months, he engaged in a fiery battle with Berry. The drivers raced one another exhausting for the win, just for Trey Craig to steal the glory from below their noses.
Chastain reaffirmed following the race that it received’t be his final time participating in it. He mentioned, “My life with Trackhouse attracts me to Nashville lots. This city makes me really feel at residence, and now I’ve bought a race on the Fairgrounds below my belt. It received’t be my final. I promise you that.”
Hopefully, the celebs will align higher sooner or later and permit Chastain to battle different professional late mannequin drivers on the historic race observe as soon as once more.
Josh Berry’s heartbreak within the 2025 Battle of Broadway 150
Berry’s weekend in Nashville practically bought off to a super begin. He took the checkered flag for the Battle of Broadway 150 in first place and was initially declared the winner. However the pleasure didn’t final lengthy. His automobile was disqualified for a left-side weight violation within the post-race technical inspection, and his outcome was voided.
He had led 93 laps and dominated the day earlier than this unlucky reality got here to mild. The driving force had optimistically hoped that his victory within the quick observe occasion would carry momentum into his Cup Collection begin. However issues ended up going in opposition to his needs, and he managed to complete Sunday’s race solely in thirtieth place. What began as a dream resulted in a nightmare.
